This is the website of Ronni Lederman, a voice teacher in Rockland County, New York. This studio also welcomes students from nearby Bergen County, NJ.

Ms. Lederman works with both the singing and the speaking voice. The goal is healthy and free vocalism. The articles in this site are here to provide information about vocal technique that emphasizes breath support, resonance and relaxation of constrictor muscles for vocal ease, power, and beauty.

Who Benefits From Voice Lessons?

• Anyone who is looking to improve the tonal quality and strength of their singing or speaking voice while reducing vocal tension and voice fatique.


• Singers of any level, age or style who seek to improve breath support, diction, range, tone quality, and ease of singing. I specialize in helping people who feel that they "can't" sing, including those who claim to be "tone deaf". In reality this is hardly ever the case, and most people can learn how to sing or improve their speaking voice. I work with children age 12 and up, younger children who are singing professionally, teenagers, adults, seniors, aspiring singers and professionals.

What I Teach

• Breath support
• Customized vocal exersizes
• Breath Control
• Tongue, jaw and throat relaxation
• Open throat - low and/or free larynx, for improved resonance
• Diction, agility and articulation
• Vocal dynamics and control
• Posture and Alignment
• Development of registers and a blending of the "head" and "chest" voice.
• Different vocal styles
• Song/Dramatic interpretation, expression and musicality
• Believing in yourself!

Vocal Tips!

Did you know that very often the inability to sing in tune or accurately reproduce a pitch with your voice is a matter of in-coordination between muscle groups within your larynx? Especially for those of you who did not sing much as a child this is simply a skill you never had the opportunity to learn. It is surprisingly an easy one to acquire--easier than you think! Here is a great way to develop it.

Play a note on a keyboard or other instrument. Now deliberately sing a note lower than it. Play the note again. Now deliberately sing a note higher than it. You are not trying to be accurate here, instead you are trying to control pitch in different directions with your voice. If you can do this much you can now try to reproduce the pitch!

For previous vocal tips click here: More Vocal Techniques and Tips. This site is updated often so come back soon for more vocal tips!

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Did you know that there is no regulation or licensing of voice teachers in the US? This means that anyone can claim to be a voice teacher or a vocal coach regardless of whether they have received training or not. You must be careful when selecting a voice teacher! All voice teachers or vocal coaches are NOT created equal! Unfortunately, it is difficult for the inexperienced vocal student to know what to look for when looking for a competent teacher for singing lessons. To help you in this process I have devised a "Voice Teacher" checklist for the potential voice student, Click here to find out more!