I have been working with Tricia Veldman on my overall speaking - pronunciation, fluency and building confidence. She personalizes the class based on your needs, send emails after each session with feedback and topics to work on. I would highly recommend her and NY Speech Coaching.
I have learned so much while working with Caleb. I came to him looking for help on developing my ability to speak with presence.
He taught me technical exercises to improve breathing and speech production.
He helped me work with challenging emotions and sensations that would come up during my practice. I now speak with more authenticity and power.
He has helped me shift my orientation around intention and expression in ways that I didn't expect. Every aspect of my communication has improved tremendously.
I worked with New York Speech Coaching (NYSC) during the summer of 2018. It was life-changing, I can't recommend them enough!
I'm an immigrant with speaking, listening and self-confidence issues. Yet, my job, personal life and career ambitions require me to interact with many people. Voice coaching classes with New York Speech Coaching have been one of the most transformative undertakings of my life. NYSC helped me identify exact areas for improvement and we've been systematically addressing them through in person classes and occasional homework assignments. After each week, I have been noticing improvements: I have to repeat myself less, I have a better rapport with people and public speaking has been less terrifying.
I am glad that I found this place with a goal to improve my articulation. Over the past year, I did see amazing results and would highly recommend this place.
John Armstrong was very helpful and dedicated to helping me with not only my vocal skills as well as my overall communication skills, which was what I desperately needed. He understood specifically what I need/want to work on and designed exercises to help me address those skills. His method is proven helpful. I became much more aware of how to project my voice, and how to articulate and maintain continuity when speaking.
I took 3 months of classes with John Armstrong, and he has helped me tremendously to gain awareness of my voice. John is extremely good at breaking down the different physiological components that make up your speech, and works to build you up from the ground out (from breath control all the way to the mindset of effective speech). I had a blast learning from him, and would recommend anyone looking to increase their confidence in speech to give this place a shot.
I was starting a job doing magic at a restaurant/bar and was finding my voice would be fatigued and, in the noisy space, patrons would sometimes have trouble hearing me. I took a few lessons with Paul Geiger and was astounded. Not only did he help me find my voice for work, his training has helped me in my social life as well!
Presentation skills was always an area where I needed improvement. New York Speech Coaching taught me how to pace the rate of my speech, reduce the use of filler words and improve the tone of my voice. I felt more confident and spoke with greater authenticity - and received positive feedback from colleagues and clients. I would highly recommend New York Speech Coaching, and in particular, my coach to anyone wanting to speak and present more effectively. I look forward to continuing to work with my coach to improve my skills they are an insightful and compassionate coach who helped me achieve real results, and have fun while doing so!
After 5 years of good, hard work in real estate, I found myself looking for "out-of-the-box" ways to become even more successful. Real estate is an industry where your overall presence matters, and your presence on the phone is near as important as your effect in person; voice coaching was a natural fit.
Eliminating "filler words" was one major focus for me going in - my "ya know's" and "umm's" were working hard to diminish perceptions of confidence in my words. As I learned in my wonderfully effective sessions with John Armstrong, those words were but a symptom of underlying issues of breath and continuity. I saw improvement after the first session, and my continued work has helped me immensely. I changed real estate firms concurrently with starting my work with John, and have since been lauded for my "radio voice" by my new coworkers. I should also mention that the sessions are a lot of fun!
If you're looking to make improvements in your voice, or in your overall presence, this is a great place to start!
And if you're looking for a real estate agent with a great voice, look me up ;)
Ever since coming here I ve been lucky to work with New York Speech Coaching. They helped me with my speech abilities from day one and ever since then I d be perplexed of thinking how I was able to improve so much with them. Looking back to whom I was before I can say I m sincerely grateful to have someone who did so much and for me to progress so far in return. If there s anything I took out of this experience is that effort and commitment are truly helpful for me to be where I am now and I have New York Speech Coaching to thank for that.
- Chris R
I had my voice and speech training at New York Speech Coaching. My instructor helped me achieve my elocution goals by teaching me the proper way to articulate vowels and consonants and by training my hearing of different sounds. Moreover, my instructor extended genuine care for and friendliness towards her clients, in effect creating a safe comfort zone for clients to focus on communications training. I feel more confident to express myself, and highly recommend New York Speech Coaching for anyone wanting to improve their communication skills.
Getting a message across in a very effective way was always a target of mine that I didn't know exactly how to address in an optimized way. New York Speech Coaching helped me with structured exercises that go beyond accent reduction, inflection adjustments, urgency pulse management, and other techniques, to further understand and control the main drivers that support the delivery of a clear message.
We went through the nuances of American english on a step-by-step basis that really transformed the way I see the role of communication in different aspects. When I started lessons at the New York Speech Coaching, and I realized the several speech challenges I was facing to get to where I wanted I was immediately supported by a very customized approach that helped me to demystify and address those issues. This experience at the New York Speech Coaching has been enormously rewarding for me.
"I have been taking lessons at New York Speech Coaching for more than a year, both my colleagues and I noticed big improvement in my regular presentations. Before taking the lessons, I often find it difficult to bridge the gap between my goal and the feedback of my presentations. Sometimes, I blame it on the complexity of the subject matters. But after many lessons, notes and practices with my instructor, I learned not only better techniques to present confidently and effectively, but also important tips on how to prepare for a successful meeting. Whether English is your first or second language, the extra lesson time with NYSC is well worth it
"I ve been a student at New York Speech Coaching for almost 2 years now and am very pleased with my progress of significantly increasing the clarity of my pronunciation. More importantly, I have gained tremendous confidence in my ability to capture the attention of clients and peers (which have not gone unnoticed!). Given that it is key to success in my career and everyday life, I highly recommend New York Speech Coaching to anyone that wants to improve or sharpen their communication skills.
Cynthia Z
I worked with Paul Geiger and have learned a lot while having a wonderful time. Paul's emphasis on long vowels is a very helpful paradigm, and he embodies the model of relaxed excitement in his own speech. Both Paul and the staff were always on top of their work, following up quickly on commitments and making scheduling a breeze. I've recommended Paul to a few of my colleagues and will continue to do so.
"I am a young professional working at a design agency where I need to present my work in front of creative directors every day. I came to New York Speech Coaching (NYSC) because I was experiencing presentation anxiety. My instructor is very professional and really knows their craft. I have learned many valuable things from them, like how to control my breathing and to project confidence and clarity in my presentations. They have also helped me to comprehend and manage anxiety in more general situations. My instructor is a woman of many talents and I highly recommend them!"
"I had the pleasure of having an accent reduction coach at New York Speech Coaching. I had a great instructor. She was able to communicate all the concepts clearly and create a safe environment. She was great in explaining all the different sounds and provided me with the right material to apply them. I wish I can take another class soon." Berioska Ipinza (Actor and Producer LaMicro Theater)
I worked with New York Speech Coaching for about two months and I was able to tell a significant difference in the way I presented myself professionally and personally. My instructor was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about helping their clients achieve their goals and it shows in the take home techniques she provides and the extensive explanation behind each tasks we are did in session. New York Speech Coaching took the time to listen and gather feedback to made sure the work we did together was useful to me, which is rare to find in a coach of any kind. My instructor was humble, intelligent, well spoken, kind and passionate. After my time at New York Speech Coaching, I am now able to go into the room with the confidence and skills I need to succeed.
Before I met my instructor, I had tried a few public speech coaches. The difference was drastic. The amount of knowledge and understanding of the subject that my instructor has is incomparable and invaluable. She made me notice things about my speech and body movement that I had never noticed before. I got so much more out of these classes than just public speaking skills. It was very therapeutic and sometimes better than sessions with my therapist :). I can t recommend New York Speech Coaching more. I am a foreigner. Living in this country for 8 years I still couldn t figure out how to get rid of my accent when I wanted to and what it was that made me sound not American. Thanks to the classes now I know exactly what that is and what to do to correct it. One of the best parts of working with my instructor is that after the class she sends you an email recapping everything you worked on and shares additional information on the subject - very useful video links, articles etc. I will definitely be back for more lessons with New York Speech Coaching.
- Tamara Dove, singer, songwriter, performer
I had my voice and speech training with Tricia at New York Speech Coaching. Tricia taught me the core vocal techniques and how to cultivate discipline to articulate my ideas consistently with confidence. Tricia is empathetic and thoughtful, and she genuinely cares about her client. After my lessons with Tricia, my vocal tone have become more relaxed and grounded, and I have more control over my voice.
As an educator, being able to help young people develop their communication skills is a key ingredient of the teaching process. Wanting to provide more for my students, as well as refine my own skills, I turned to NYSC. I was warmly welcomed by their enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, and before long I gained new techniques in speaking, breathing, and providing feedback. The sessions are dynamic and engaging; the coaches provide lots of positive reinforcement. I sincerely recommend the services of NYSC to anyone looking to enhance their speaking skills at any stage of their career!
-Julian C., The City University of New York
"I am a 57 year old New Yorker with a fear of speaking in public. Discovering New York Speech Coaching has changed the way I think about my speaking after only three sessions. A lot of what I've learned from NYSC translates not only to my speech but to many other aspects of my life. Their sessions are part speech coaching and part therapy. They always make me feel better about not only my speaking skills but myself as well. I look forward to our sessions. I only wish I had known about NYSC sooner."
I worked with a younger associate - Tricia and she was professional, knowledgeable, supportive and a pleasure to learn with. We went beyond my original goal of eliminating an accent and worked on public speaking and general presentation. HIghly recommend NY Speech Coaching.
Doug Paulson is an amazing coach, he is passionate and knowledgeable about the human voice. Been working with him for almost a year, and my confidence and quality of speech has increased drastically. Top Notch Coach.
This review is long overdo. I worked with John a few years ago and the lessons I learned have helped my professional development immensely. I constantly remind myself of the lessons and techniques John taught me and still put them into practice today. If you are looking to enhance your professional development, then look no further than John West.
New York Speech Coaching has helped raise my game in making client and internal presentations. We started with the basics in improving speech patterns and have advanced to improving my overall presence and gestures. I feel more confident and effective and other executives have noticed the improvement. It has been a very high ROI experience.
Greg J
"I took some classes of accent reduction with New York Speech Coaching. My aim was to get rid of my Italian accent and I really wanted the course to be extremely specific. I didn't want to waste my time with general corrections that I could have found in a book. Therefore, at the very beginning I asked the instructor to hone in on my mistakes in the pronunciation and help me understand what I did wrong. They were 100% compliant with my request. I got very customized classes and I appreciated their ways very much. They were knowledgeable and encouraging and fun to work with! They were always very available to answer my questions and solve my doubts with lots of patience. I found all the teaching effective and purposeful. After only few classes I became aware of my main mistakes and of the ways I can correct them. Of course, now I need to exercise a lot, but I'm sure I can make it thanks to New York Speech Coaching!"
New York Speech Coach is the best! Over a few sessions, I went from a nervous wreck to a confident speaker for my upcoming presentation. Every session was productive, engaging and fun filled with useful exercises and drills. Not only did my coach improve my skills, but challenged me to get out of my comfort zone. I needed this and I learned many great techniques, tips, and tricks to help me along the way. I am grateful to have found my coach and I always look forward to my lessons.
I worked with John for about 4 months. There are different part of my speech that I wanted to improve. John is able to analyze my speech and pinpoint the areas for improvement. His approach is tailored specifically to me and I was amazed at the results. His teachings totally reshape my ideas of what speech is. He is a true blessing to the company and I highly recommend to see him.
My experience with NYSC has been nothing short of outstanding. Its coaches and staff have been very supportive, genuinely helpful, and impressivley knowlegeable. John showed me what a confident speaker should look like and sound like in the first two minutes of our first lesson together: very calm, pleasantly confident, and in the best possible sense of the word truly very loud! Being a soft-spoken type for most of my life, I found the vastness of his voice almost intimidating but at the same time I couldn t help thinking how right there in front of me I had the model of what I had always wanted to sound like in regard to the freedom of sound and how uninhibited it is, in fact, designed to be. John is caring and passionate about what he does, always au courant with what today s speech coaching industry has to offer, so I can now choose to be soft-spoken as it is no longer the only way for me.
I have not only seen great improvement through my instruction here but have also had a great time. New York Speech Coaching's faculty are both a wealth of knowledge and incredible instructors. During a lesson, we are able to work through both techincal aspects of my voice's resonance and my thought process of crafting presentations. The time with NYSC is invaluable and I'd recommend their instruction to anyone!
I have been working with Paul Geiger at New York Speech Coaching on my speaking and presentation skills. Paul has helped me develop better breathing technique, and to speak more fluidly and with more confidence. Paul is a fun an insightful person, and our sessions are always a welcome break to my day. I would highly recommend Paul and NYSC to anyone interested in improving their verbal communication skills.
I love working with Paul. He's been teaching me for almost a year now, and I've noticed a significant improvement in my voice. He has a great ear -- a common workflow is he'll have you say a number of sentences in different ways, listen for an indicator of what might be causing some undesirable quality or feeling, and suggest an adjustment. He'll keep making adjustments until there's almost something like a whoosh effect, where multiple things finally fit together to suddenly increase your resonance and volume. I've had problems with my voice for many years, so seeing results this quickly has been unexpected (but very welcome). I've tried other alternatives for improving vocal resonance and ease of projection, but none have been nearly as effective.
Once you understand the techniques Paul teaches, the rest is mostly consistent practice until new habits form, as he'll tell you himself. The practice itself is much more effective when you have a teacher like Paul giving you plenty of continuous feedback.
Some more concrete benefits I've experienced:
- Greater ease in projecting, especially in loud environments
- Improved vocal endurance, or time for which I can speak frequently before feeling strain
- Reduced vocal strain in general; previously I'd feel strained immediately when starting to speak rather than only after speaking for a while
- Greater resonance in normal speech, rather than having my voice muffled/stuck in my throat
- I actually have the option of speaking much louder now, rather than it feeling physically impossible
We're undoing years of bad habits here, so I'm still a work-in-progress, but I have no complaints. One of the best investments I've made in myself.
I engaged New York Speech Coaching for help with public speaking and had a great experience. Working with Paul Geiger I was provided with an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of how speech works and given specific instruction on how to apply those lessons. Paul was knowledgeable, perceptive, and easy to work with. It really was an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend Paul to anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills.
I initially came to New York Speech Coaching to improve on projecting my voice and my pronunciation. As a Hispanic native speaker I felt that I was struggling to communicate in the workplace. I have worked in top fortune 500 companies like Colgate Palmolive and Pfizer, and communication is especially important in the business world. I felt that my voice sounded weak and I wasn t happy with it. My New York Speech Coaching instructor was great at immediately identifying the issues what I needed to work on. After several exercises I have seen quite an improvement. Now I feel more confident, and when I do get nervous, I remember the technique of breathing and speaking slowly. New York Speech Coaching has really made a difference not only in my speaking but in my life. I definitely recommend New York Speech Coaching to anybody looking to improve their speaking skills. Don t wait any longer. This is the place to be! My only regret is that I didn t find them sooner.
Carmela - C.P.A.
John Armstrong is a absolutely fantastic coach! He'll give you a vocal warmup, exercises to perform, and will record, dissect and work on any issues you may be having. Ask for him, you'll love it!
I strongly recommend New York Speech Coaching services for anyone seeking speech improvement. In particular, I recommend Paul Geiger for anyone who is in the corporate world (like myself). Paul is an excellent teacher who is able to adapt his approach to his student's needs to communicate more confidently and effectively in business.
Before coming to New York Speech Coaching I was very concerned about the tone and quality of my speaking voice and how it might be interpreted by others in a work or interview setting. I was a bit apprehensive about using speech coaching, but working with New York Speech Coaching has been a really great experience. My Coach was extremely knowledgeable and thorough, taking the time to explain the why and how of each technique we practice.
My coach was thoughtful and engaging personality making each session challenging and enjoyable. I always walk away feeling like I've gained a new skill that I can use to help me produce the clear and assertive voice I want in my every day life. After working with New York Speech Coaching I can say that I've become much more confident and secure with my voice and I couldn't be happier.
As an architect I consider myself a real professional. However, when I first started giving tours for the AIA New York program I was admittedly a real rookie. The subject matter was clear to me and I was delivering accurate material but why was I so exhausted afterwards and why was my voice so strained the next day? Most grueling is an almost three hour trip around Manhattan on a boat with about 80 guests. This being New York, home of stage, screen, and television, I surmised there must be professional help here. I took a leap of faith and signed up with NYSC and took another leap of faith and met with my speech coach.
From day one NYSC turned me into a disciple. Starting with breathing (of course, why didn t I know that?) then on to highly specific exercises, NYSC helped me grow in confidence, smoother delivery, and needed vocal health. I ve gone back for refreshers since then as I was so pleased with the experience. That first leap proved to be critical. Today it is so rewarding to hear guests deliver praise for the tour experience with me - and I can enjoy the rest of the day and don t have to worry about a strained voice the next morning.
Working in the financial industry, it is essential to be able to communicate in a clear and precise manner in order to grow into senior leadership roles. New York Speech Coaching helped me make small adjustments necessary for me to improve my communication skills. They taught me how to slow down the pace of my speech, use proper breathing habits to sustain my voice and articulate words that contained sounds that came difficult for me to pronounce. Within a short period of time, my communication skills improved. I am now more confident and it has had a positive impact with people around me.
Gabe, Financial Services
It was an absolute pleasure interning at New York Speech Coaching two summers ago. As a speech language pathology major, I ve had some difficulties in finding an internship in this field due to there not being much. I was looking for an environment where I could get hands on experience which is exactly what I received at NYSC. I can confidently say that I ve grown and learned so much at NYSC under the guidance of the wonderful staff. Not only did I gain knowledge in speech pathology but I ve learned so much about speech coaching. The incredible instructors provided classes for the interns to help improve our communication skills. Not only am I more excited than ever to purse speech pathology, I m also well-equipped because of the tools I ve obtained and techniques I ve learned from NYSC. The interns were also entrusted with different administrative tasks which made us feel apart of the team. If you re someone who is interested in speech or see yourself becoming a speech coach, I highly recommend interning at NYSC!!
-Amanda T.
"I ve been a student at New York Speech Coaching for half a year now. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about public speaking and he provided me with invaluable techniques to improve my accent, tone, and content. They are empathetic, patient, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about my progress. And I am very pleased with my progress of significantly increasing interview skills. More importantly, I was much more confident throughout. I highly recommend New York Speech Coaching to anyone that wants to improve or sharpen their interview skills and reduce accent."
Public speaking has always been one of my GREATEST fears this is not a hyperbole in the slightest. Growing up, I was the student who would fake sick, or actually make myself sick, to avoid speaking in front of the class; and on those rare occasions I couldn t talk my way out of it, I would end up delivering a presentation completely red in the face, shaking like a leaf, and speaking in a voice that made me sound strangled. It should come as no surprise that I carried this fear with me from the classroom to the office, which resulted in me never having the courage to speak in meetings (even small ones!) and getting passed over for promotions.
I started my sessions at New York Speech Coaching hopeful, but skeptical that such a long-standing and deep rooted issue could be overcome, but working with my coach has been an absolute game changer for me! I went from being the person who ran away from every opportunity to speak, preferring to fake illness rather than stand in front of a room, to a person who confidently contributes in every meeting and practically leaps at any opportunity to speak in front of a group. The amount of co-workers and my leaders who ve mentioned that they ve noticed a change in me is both surprising and gratifying. I now speak with confidence and control and it s having a huge impact on my life, both professionally and personally.
-Katie C.
I and my brother have Paul Geiger as my coach and have to say he is amazing. Paul quickly knew what I need and how to improve. Would come back in the future.
My sessions at New York Speech Coaching have been the most impactful learning experiences in my career. NYSC understood exactly what I wanted to improve in my public speaking, and tailor-made lessons that fit both my needs and my learning style. My goal was to become a better and more calm public speaker; NYSC taught me not only that, but how to control my outward presence and how I m perceived in any situation. NYSC has a contagious energy that stems from their genuine belief in the power of what they teach; I always leave our sessions truly inspired.
I have worked with New York Speech Coaching every week for a few months. We have worked on various techniques from diaphragm breathing to continuity. I've always felt insecure when speaking especially when English is my second language. My instructor has helped me to speak with confidence and she made each lesson very fun and exciting. Lesson note from each session was also very helpful. My coach is a thoughtful and sweet training coach and a good listener! And all the staff at New York Speech Coaching is very friendly and makes the atmosphere very comfortable to work on your speaking skills. I highly recommend!
I present in executive and senior management meetings on a weekly basis and I'm often asked to public speak without much notice in various settings. Although I have read many books on public speaking and watched hours of Ted videos, I just More
I was referred to NYSC by a colleague who struggled with giving presentations. Ready to embark on a new career path I was lacking confidence in my own presentation skills, which would be a requirement for my new role. After signing up with New York Speech Coaching it didn't take long for me to start to see the benefits. My instructor not only provided me with the techniques to improve, but was also instrumental in building my confidence. There were honestly times I came close to giving up due to frustration but my instructors belief in me kept me going. I just recently gave a presentation at work and after a nervous start I successfully utilized breathing techniques to slow my pace down, recover, and give a great presentation. That wouldn't have been possible without New York Speech Coaching and my GREAT instructor.
Taking lessons at NYSC has significantly reduced my public speaking anxiety and improved my overall public speaking performance in just a couple of months. I'm pursuing a career change that entails significant professional speaking situations, and my anxiety was really starting to hold me back. With NYSC I've worked on different communication techniques specifically, and on breathing and voice production more generally. It's been incredible to see that with good coaching I, too, can become an effective and confident speaker. I couldn't be happier with this experience.
As an international lawyer, I am required to frequently present in both English and German at conferences. In order to practice and hopefully master my presentations, I was comparing several vocal coaches in Manhattan. I was looking for somebody that especially understands the situation in business presentations. The coaches at New York Speech Coaching are absolute experts in their field and I would like to emphasize some of my observations that stand out after working with them. They not only love what they do, they are also able to explain lots of the problems presenters face and offer solutions. New York Speech Coaching provides a stress-free environment in which it is easy and actual fun to face your deficits and work on them. I made substantial progress in a very short time (I believe) and will continue to work with New York Speech Coaching to fine tune my presentation style in all the ways they have shown me.
Thanks a lot! - Moritz M., Attorney
Sessions with New York Speech Coaching give me the practical tools and confidence that make me feel ready and prepared before a speaking engagement. I especially appreciate his guidance around making my gestures resonate and using space in the most useful way. I'm grateful to have New York Speech Coaching as a trusty resource! Kaylin A.
John Armstrong was awesome to work with. I went to improve upon public speaking and giving presentations. John was truly awesome. He challenged me and brought me out of my comfort zone. I think of him as more of a friend than an instructor. Well worth the time and money!
New York Speech Coaching helped me develop a 'presence' when speaking. With my weekly sessions, I learned to convey a message clearly and concisely. I learned the importance of voice projection, body language, enunciation, phrasing, eye contact, audience engagement, content organization, and other components of communication. They are the model communicators one would want to emulate. Every session is worthwhile and fun at the same time. I highly recommend New York Speech Coaching.
Alectis
Paul was fabulous to work with one-on-one. He helped me fine-tune my story for speaking engagements and grow awareness of my breathing and gesturing behaviors.
The ability to converse, communicate and connect to diverse audiences is critical both as a singer and media consultant. Interestingly, I was always much further along in confidence as a singer than as a speaker. I've presented many times over the course of my media career, but never felt fully natural doing it, the way I did with singing. With both speech and vocal (singing) coaches, New York Speech Coaching had just the right skillset for me to close the confidence gap. Before working with NYSC, I'd developed a vocal fry in my speech and often stumbled over my words, primarily due to my improper breathing and "urgency pulse" to speak before I was ready. Not only did it affect me as a performer but my presence as a speaker. Through fun and practical exercises and inspiring philosophies, I've grown tremendously as a communicator. Through better pacing, greater commitment to my words and a much-needed shift in perspective, I've moved closer and closer to my fully authentic self, one who can communicate not just through song, but in everyday life.
Paul Geiger is an amazing voice coach. In three short months I have significantly improved my projection and the quality of my voice. Paul has an uncanny ability to pinpoint what you need to improve, why, and how. I used to have a hard time being heard over loud background noise, not anymore! Paul has and continues to push the boundaries of what I am capable of doing with my voice. Paul is also a fun, caring individual, a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
Working with New York Speech Coaching on my speech has been a tremendous experience, in particular, gaining awareness of the way my mouth produces sounds. Getting to know your own muscles in a way that makes you more conscious of the way you sound when you speak would have been very hard on my own through self-study materials. I also appreciate the fact that the instructor walks me through the technical aspects of my training which deepens your knowledge and understanding of the reasons behind the exercises you chooses for you.
The coaches at New York Speech Coaching have a wealth of knowledge and a true passion for their craft; our private sessions are always packed with value. They are attentive and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!
Working with New York Speech Coaching was one of the best decisions in my life. They are so professional, patient, and kind. I made huge progress in accent reduction, public speaking, and business communication, and they also helped me with my interview skills which helped me get my internship offer! I was so nervous at the beginning of my first lesson, but New York Speech Coaching made me feel so comfortable. They encouraged me when I made mistakes which gave me even more confidence. I could feel that they were always there to help me succeed. - Alicia
As a professional speaker, someone who relies on his voice for a living, I knew I wanted an exceptional coach. Paul Geiger is an exceptional coach. Not only does he know what I should do to improve my voice, he can explain the theory behind why it works. That kind of expertise is rare, and indispensable. Paul is also professional, he follows up each lesson with an e-mail detailing what we covered during the session along with instructions for my homework. Thanks to Paul, my voice already sounds measurably better than it did before I began lessons. I couldn't recommend Paul and NYSC more highly.
Not only have I had articulation issues my whole life, but I ve also always struggled with singing, and these are not ignorable problems when your dream is to be an actor. I had consulted countless speech therapists and voice teachers to address my problems, but none of them were able to give me the answers that I needed. After so many mediocre teaching experiences, I had started to think that the art of voice lessons was a pseudoscience. Regardless, I decided to give speech coaching one more shot, and that s when I found New York Speech Coaching. Suddenly, all the answers that I thought didn t exist effortlessly filled our lessons. NYSC, through eloquent and uncomplicated instruction, showed me how attainable my speech and singing goals were as I improved every week. For the first time, I felt invigorated in my voice journey, and I would recommend NYSC to anybody looking for competent speech instruction.
I have felt insecure and embarrassed about my own voice for as long as I can remember, and I missed out on countless social and professional opportunities as a result. I was convinced I simply had a "bad voice".
New York Speech Coaching made me realize that there was nothing wrong with my voice, I just wasn't using it effectively. They taught me simple, powerful techniques to speak more clearly, confidently, and authentically -- using my own voice to its fullest.
The changes have been dramatic. At work, among friends, even when delivering speeches, I feel at ease and can focus completely on getting my message across and connecting with the listener.
New York Speech Coaching is fantastic. I only wish I had met them sooner!
I had the opportunity to work with Paul Geiger over several weeks. He is incredibly knowledgeable about public speaking and he provided me with invaluable techniques to improve my delivery, tone, and content. I have had a great experience working with him and I will continue to work with him to further improve my speaking abilities. I highly recommend Paul!
Tricia Veldman has been a wonderful speech coach giving me a helpful guideline on accent correction and public speaking. Also she carefully personalizes curriculum to address her student's specific goal in a given time frame and provides attentive follow-up to make sure progress aligns well with the goal. I would definitely recommend working with her to improve general eloquence.
I ve had vocal training with New York Speech Coaching over the past two months and have seen a great improvement in my ability to speak in front of large audiences. I learned how breathing is key in order to establish a good foundation when speaking. My instructor was also able to help me with my nerves and to trust in what I have to say without needing presentation notes. I now feel more confident when I am asked to make presentations. I would highly recommend New York Speech Coaching!
I came to New York Speech Coaching with the goal of increasing my executive presence. A strong executive presence is a valuable skill that is often not taught. However, with their guidance, I learned how to generate that almost unidentifiable X factor reminiscent of a seasoned orator . Things like speaking at a measured pace, using bumper stickers, and knowing where you re going and being able to take your audience there were a few of the key principles New York Speech Coaching taught me. These skills have become indispensable for my day to day. For anyone looking to level up in their professional leadership I would highly recommend New York Speech Coaching
I'm serious about improving my voice's tonality and presence, and Doug Paulson's physiology-driven approach has been indispensable. Because we focus on one precise and empirically-verifiable aspect of vocalization at a time, he instills a series of self-correcting feedback loops in me. He targets both an area of work and its corrective behavior with hawk-like accuracy. This is the only methodology which can lead to cumulative, permanent improvement.
I went to New York Speech Coaching to improve my voice for both speaking and formal presentations. If you've ever had physical therapy to recover from an injury (in my case, a broken arm) the experience is surprisingly similar. Like PT, it's a lot of work both in-session and after. Also like PT, it takes time.
I took about 20 lessons with John Armstrong over a period of about 6 months. For the first few months, the focus of my lessons was almost exclusively the mechanics of speech (breath, articulation, soft palate manipulation). Later, we added some of the subtleties of emotion and expression.
John Armstrong did an incredible job as an teacher. In our 1-on-1 sessions he did an incredible job triaging what aspects of my voice to work on first and then building a completely personalized and tailored lesson plan. John is also a great guy and very easy to work with.
Today, my presentations are more effective. My jokes are funnier. My voice no longer breaks or trails off at the end of sentences. Speech is vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly complicated. I still don't really understand how speech works, but at New York Speech Coaching, they do.
Everything from the scheduling to the welcome to the professional, personalized coaching was seamless. My coach took the time to listen to my reason for being there and tailored my sessions as such. Really can't recommend NY Speech Coaching highly enough!
When I moved to New York, a friend of mine referred me to NY Speech Coaching. After only a few sessions, I could already notice a significant improvement in my speech. I started receiving positive feedback from other people that I was speaking clearer, and this progress helped me build confidence and continue enhancing my speech and presentation skills. I am delighted with the results I achieved thanks to my instructor, who was a fantastic coach. She was very knowledgeable, and she kept a positive attitude that encouraged me to continue my development process. I had a tremendous experience at NYSC, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to enhance their speech.
I took lessons at NYSC from both John and Paul, and I could not have been more satisfied. I learned a lot about my own voice in the process and I ended lessons feeling a lot more confident in my public speaking and in controlling my breath/voice. The entire staff is friendly and laid-back, you'd almost think you weren't in New York anymore. A little bit about the coaches I worked with:
John: Really knows his stuff. I had training in voice and speech prior to my time at NYSC, and John taught me more than I could have imagined. I saw huge results with John in only a few sessions. He also gave me many tools and exercises to use on my own at home.
Paul: Also a great teacher, Paul is laid back and will put you at ease in the lesson. Paul gets results, but I never felt nervous or pressure going into his office. A joy to work with.
Improving my communication skills has always been a goal of mine. With law school coming up, I decided it was high time to make a conscious effort. Working with New York Speech Coaching made me realize just how valuable it is to better know my own voice. I learned that I have many versions of my voice, depending on how confident I am in a given situation, how I'm breathing or how my body is positioned. Using that knowledge, NYSC has taught me how to communicate more effectively, especially in situations where I don't feel completely comfortable. For me, training my voice has been about gaining more agency in how I present myself. I interviewed for a law school today, and I can already tell that a few sessions with NYSC have made a significant difference on that front! Needless to say, I highly recommend the service, and they have been fantastic instructors.
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