"I run a children's theatre program and am frequently asked to give recommendations for a voice teacher. Maureen Russell is the only teacher that I recommend. She understands each student's individual voice and helps them to develop the best approach for them. Not only does she get excellent results, but she also teaches the students how to select music that is appropriate for them and their voice and helps them to prepare appropriate songs for auditions. I can tell which students study with her because they are consistanty prepared for their auditions and the growth in their vocal technique is phenomenal. Time and again I have seen students who I never considered to be good singers, come in and blow me away! She has taught my own children as well, and she is very intuitive about where they are at each lesson and what needs to be done to help. I would give her my highest recommendation."
-Michele Sheehy Bowren, Founder of Creative Kids Playhouse in Orange County, CA
"Maureen is a tremendous vocal coach, but she also does so much more. In the three years our daughter has taken lessons from Maureen, she has coached every aspect of performance – monologues, scene work, singing, audition etiquette, character development, and more. Our daughter was initially reluctant to practice outside of her lessons. When we finally got her to explain why, she replied “I would practice every day if Ms. Maureen would practice with me – she makes it fun and I’m a better singer with her!” Whether in person or online, Maureen’s lessons are an excellent value for the money. She accomplishes so much in an hour and has been a very positive influence on our daughter."
-Lisa and Tim Diller, Southern California Parents
"Ms. Maureen has been instructing my daughter in voice and theater preparedness for over two years now. Education-wise my daughter has grown in her range, pitch, vocal strength, and timing. Ms. Maureen not only chooses fun songs, but she chooses a variety of songs so my daughter can experience different genres of theater, ranges , moods, and themes. My daughter loves the variety and finds that she can enjoy more than one type of musical theater as well as embracing the challenges of new types of music. Ms. Maureen does more than just teach her students voice lessons. Not only does she genuinely care for each of her students, but she encourages them to branch out and try new things, with this she instills a confidence in them both personally and vocally. I am beyond grateful that she is an influence and mentor to my daughter in addition to being an irreplaceable vocal coach." Susan D. Krol - South OC. Mom in CA.
"Maureen Russell is the most amazing vocal coach! She is a very talented musician and recording artist and has inspired our daughter in so many ways. Maureen taught her how to sing in pitch, perform on stage, build confidence, and all while having fun! We attribute much of our daughter's continued interest, passion and pursuit of music and the performing arts to Maureen. We strongly recommend Maureen as a vocal coach for the beginner to the professional!"
-Anna Backer, New York City Parent
"My time with Maureen was an unforgettable experience. Before she taught me how to sing, I wasn't brave enough to perform in front of judges or sing for Broadway auditions. Once I started singing lessons I became more confident and auditioned for Broadway and got a call back! Without Maureen, I wouldn't have had the guts to go to a performing arts camp." -Chelsea Backer, New York City voice student
“My daughter has been taking private vocal coaching with Ms. Russell for over 5 years. She leaves every single lesson uplifted and wanting to sing more. I am particularly impressed by Ms. Russel’s ability to encourage her students without giving false praise. If she says “you nailed it” you have actually nailed it. My daughter values this authentic feedback and her voice has matured dramatically under Ms. Russell’s tutelage."-Melissa Mazmanian, Irvine, CA Parent
"Maureen is the most amazing voice teacher. She has a unique ability to relate to my daughter, teach her to sing to bring out the best in her voice, and also to teach her the meaning of the songs she is learning. My daughter felt so comfortable with Maureen, and related to her on so many levels. She made a tremendous difference in her life- not only musically but as a role model and friend." -Joanne Stone, New York City Parent
"My daughter has been taking Voice lessons with Maureen since Feb. 2020. She has helped her with her auditions for musical theater, and helped her with the character roles she is in. She has really built up my daughters confidence and improved her vocal ability! When the pandemic hit, we changed from in person lessons to zoom lessons and my daughter is still progressing! My daughter looks forward to her lessons with Maureen, and can’t wait to see what music Maureen has for her. Thank you Maureen for doing what you do best!" -Mandie Davis, Southern California Parent
"Both of our daughters are students of Maureen’s. She is both a kind teacher and a consummate professional. While she never forgets that kids are kids, she strives to teach real vocal technique with an eye towards improvement and maximizing each student’s particular potential. She has played a very meaningful role and the vocal development of each of our girls.” – Melissa and Lawrence Rosenbloom, New York City