Voice Teacher. Soprano. Composer.
Holly McCormack currently teaches online voice lessons to motivated,
career-focused musical theater singers.
Her goal: To instill a reliable, healthy musical theater vocal technique while assisting each student in becoming a well-rounded singer/actor who can express themselves authentically on stage and in everyday life as leaders in their musical communities.
Holly's students have been accepted into
Vocal and Theater Degree Programs
at the following institutions:
career-focused musical theater singers.
Her goal: To instill a reliable, healthy musical theater vocal technique while assisting each student in becoming a well-rounded singer/actor who can express themselves authentically on stage and in everyday life as leaders in their musical communities.
Holly's students have been accepted into
Vocal and Theater Degree Programs
at the following institutions:
Ithaca College, NY
Institute for American Musical Theatre, NYC
Westminster Choir College, NJ
Hartt School of Music, CT
Baylor University, TX
Messiah College, PA
SUNY Fredonia, NY
Hartwick College, NY
Augustana College, Illinois
Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, NY
Nazareth College, NY
The College of St. Rose, NY
Holly has also taught
Workshops
for the following organizations:
Saratoga Children's Theatre
Broadway Upstate
TuneUp A Cappella Festival
Institute for American Musical Theatre, NYC
Westminster Choir College, NJ
Hartt School of Music, CT
Baylor University, TX
Messiah College, PA
SUNY Fredonia, NY
Hartwick College, NY
Augustana College, Illinois
Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, NY
Nazareth College, NY
The College of St. Rose, NY
Holly has also taught
Workshops
for the following organizations:
Saratoga Children's Theatre
Broadway Upstate
TuneUp A Cappella Festival
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
"Where shall I begin with Holly...? My 16 year old daughter, Blake, was extremely fortunate to have Holly as a vocal coach for nearly 2 years. Blake always had a lot of raw talent with her voice but we felt she needed a little instruction to bring her to the next level. After searching for a local vocal coach for some time, I stumbled upon Holly and it was like finding a needle in a haystack. She was everything we could have hoped for in a vocal coach and more! Holly is an extremely talented vocalist herself and knows how to bring the best out in her students. After only a month working with Holly, Blake's musical director asked her if she had been seeing someone vocally because she noticed a significant change in Blake's voice... a much richer and fuller tone. But most importantly... besides Holly's knowledge of music, she is an extremely kind and caring person. Any student would be lucky to have Holly McCormack as a vocal coach."
- Frank Zardezed (Parent)
"I have taken vocal lessons with Holly for about a year and every second of working with her has been an amazing privilege. Holly is beyond qualified for teaching both musical and classical styles. Holly has helped me from things as simple as basic techniques to aiding me in my college auditioning process. She has so many resources that she pulls from and she never fails have a positive attitude throughout all of her lessons. Never once have I felt that our lessons were stale or that I was not improving. Holly has helped me so much when it comes to singing, and when I look back to when I first started lessons with her, I can see how much working with her has helped to improve my voice in all aspects. Without Holly, I would not be the singer that I am today and I am so grateful for everything she has taught me."
- Noah Heimbach
"To say that Holly is a fantastic voice teacher would be a disservice. Holly is so much more than simply a voice teacher—she is an amazing instructor, guide, mentor, and supporter. I worked with Holly in preparation for a state pageant. I was not preparing for a college audition or NYSSMA festival, and at age 23, I was not a traditional voice student. That didn’t matter to Holly. She worked with me not only to hone in my vocal ability, but to help me gain confidence for the stage and in my life. Technical aspects of singing were certainly covered and because of her great teaching ability I felt very confident in my ability. But she also helped me with all areas of the performance: expressions, movements, posture, emotion, and even my walk to the microphone! We worked on so much more than simply singing in our lessons and it improved my performance 200% from when I first started working with her. When I took the stage at the competition I knew not only how to sing the notes, but how to feel the music and let it shine. I can never thank her enough for that."
- Lauren Crandall, Miss Upstate New York
"Working with Holly was a truly positive experience. I learned so many techniques I will use in the future and her bubbly personality makes lessons an enjoyment! Thank you for everything you've done for me!"
- Lydia Martin
“Holly McCormack is not only a remarkable, bright person but a wonderful teacher. After three years of her training I had developed a greater range, improved technique, and had a greater knowledge of all types of vocal music, including show tunes and classical arias. She prepared me for my college audition, in which I had to sight read as well as perform three songs in three different languages from three different time periods. Holly knew stylistic details and shared specifics from her own performing career which I believe guided me to singing my best at my audition. I have since been accepted into the music therapy program at my first choice, Nazareth College, and could not be more grateful for Holly's teachings!”
- Aubrey Baldauf
"Musically, Holly helped me to grasp a level of control my voice that I never expected to achieve! I was able to experiment and learn in many unique, fun, and challenging styles. My musical intelligence has soared as I was able to learn in a such welcoming environment! I was also introduced into many new concepts regarding musicality that have forever made me a better, more confident, performer. In addition to being a phenominal teacher, Holly is an uplifting and encouraging individual who I have had the privilege to learn from. I will be forever grateful for my wonderful experiences with Holly!"
- Claire Prunier
“Holly is an outstanding vocal teacher. She will help you grow beyond belief and you will hear great improvement in your voice almost immediately. She understands that every student learns differently and adjusts her teaching style to fit the student’s needs. Holly is not the type of teacher to push you to frustration. She has an encouraging, positive attitude towards everyone she meets and almost always has a smile on her face. I have been studying classical technique with Holly for over eight months.Through this short time Holly has taught me how to conquer auditions, sing from a healthier place and sing in 4 different languages. Holly has helped me get into the music program at Ithaca College, the school of my dreams. I could not have done this without her.”
- Kelly Meehan
“Holly is one of the most talented people I have ever met. She knows how to teach others in a way that they will understand. She's taught me how to find my voice, how to over come my stage fright and come out of my comfort zone, only to help me realize my passion for performing as well as educating. I have gotten into 3 different colleges for Music Education so far, and I couldn't have done it without her. She's a great person and a beautiful singer. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone, especially if you need help preparing for an upcoming performance or audition!”
- Katie Bovair
“Working with Holly helped me to practice for my college audition. She made me better as a singer and as someone still learning new things. With her help, I got into the music degree program at my first choice college."
- Cady Kuebler
"Holly not only helped me to follow my dreams and conquer my fears, but she gave me the tools and knowledge that I needed to do it. I loved working with Holly every moment that I was with her. I learned more from her in three months that I ever could have dreamed to learn on my own. I am now part of The College of St. Rose’s Class of 2018, and it's all thanks to Holly. I couldn't think of a better person to learn voice from, and that's not only because hers is so impressive. All in all, I would rate my experience a 20/10, and would wholeheartedly recommend her."
- Kylie Canavan
“Our daughter has been studying with Ms. Holly for the last two years and it has been a wonderful experience for our daughter! We have witnessed our daughter's tremendous growth in her musical talents, both technically and artistically. As parents, we are very pleased to have a teacher like Holly with her level of experience, talent, professionalism and positive attitude!”
- Suzanne Barrick (Parent)
“Holly McCormack has been teaching voice to my daughter (14 years old) over the past year and both the process and results have been amazing. I myself have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and, in my early professional career, taught/performed for over a decade. Holly’s methods and energy have been paramount in my daughter’s skill development and ever-growing enthusiasm. Her pitch control, ear, projection, tone, interpretation and confidence have all improved significantly. And, most importantly, her enthusiasm for singing, learning and practicing has been a joy to witness. I highly recommend Holly as a voice teacher. More than what she knows (and she is highly competent in terms of teaching methods/approaches), the incredibly positive energy and love of music/singing Holly has transmitted to my daughter as her student has done wonders to bring the out the best in her and nurture a true love of the art. I highly recommend Holly as a voice teacher because of the remarkable progress and development-of-self I’ve witnessed in my own daughter’s development. -Shem Cohen (Parent)
- Frank Zardezed (Parent)
"I have taken vocal lessons with Holly for about a year and every second of working with her has been an amazing privilege. Holly is beyond qualified for teaching both musical and classical styles. Holly has helped me from things as simple as basic techniques to aiding me in my college auditioning process. She has so many resources that she pulls from and she never fails have a positive attitude throughout all of her lessons. Never once have I felt that our lessons were stale or that I was not improving. Holly has helped me so much when it comes to singing, and when I look back to when I first started lessons with her, I can see how much working with her has helped to improve my voice in all aspects. Without Holly, I would not be the singer that I am today and I am so grateful for everything she has taught me."
- Noah Heimbach
"To say that Holly is a fantastic voice teacher would be a disservice. Holly is so much more than simply a voice teacher—she is an amazing instructor, guide, mentor, and supporter. I worked with Holly in preparation for a state pageant. I was not preparing for a college audition or NYSSMA festival, and at age 23, I was not a traditional voice student. That didn’t matter to Holly. She worked with me not only to hone in my vocal ability, but to help me gain confidence for the stage and in my life. Technical aspects of singing were certainly covered and because of her great teaching ability I felt very confident in my ability. But she also helped me with all areas of the performance: expressions, movements, posture, emotion, and even my walk to the microphone! We worked on so much more than simply singing in our lessons and it improved my performance 200% from when I first started working with her. When I took the stage at the competition I knew not only how to sing the notes, but how to feel the music and let it shine. I can never thank her enough for that."
- Lauren Crandall, Miss Upstate New York
"Working with Holly was a truly positive experience. I learned so many techniques I will use in the future and her bubbly personality makes lessons an enjoyment! Thank you for everything you've done for me!"
- Lydia Martin
“Holly McCormack is not only a remarkable, bright person but a wonderful teacher. After three years of her training I had developed a greater range, improved technique, and had a greater knowledge of all types of vocal music, including show tunes and classical arias. She prepared me for my college audition, in which I had to sight read as well as perform three songs in three different languages from three different time periods. Holly knew stylistic details and shared specifics from her own performing career which I believe guided me to singing my best at my audition. I have since been accepted into the music therapy program at my first choice, Nazareth College, and could not be more grateful for Holly's teachings!”
- Aubrey Baldauf
"Musically, Holly helped me to grasp a level of control my voice that I never expected to achieve! I was able to experiment and learn in many unique, fun, and challenging styles. My musical intelligence has soared as I was able to learn in a such welcoming environment! I was also introduced into many new concepts regarding musicality that have forever made me a better, more confident, performer. In addition to being a phenominal teacher, Holly is an uplifting and encouraging individual who I have had the privilege to learn from. I will be forever grateful for my wonderful experiences with Holly!"
- Claire Prunier
“Holly is an outstanding vocal teacher. She will help you grow beyond belief and you will hear great improvement in your voice almost immediately. She understands that every student learns differently and adjusts her teaching style to fit the student’s needs. Holly is not the type of teacher to push you to frustration. She has an encouraging, positive attitude towards everyone she meets and almost always has a smile on her face. I have been studying classical technique with Holly for over eight months.Through this short time Holly has taught me how to conquer auditions, sing from a healthier place and sing in 4 different languages. Holly has helped me get into the music program at Ithaca College, the school of my dreams. I could not have done this without her.”
- Kelly Meehan
“Holly is one of the most talented people I have ever met. She knows how to teach others in a way that they will understand. She's taught me how to find my voice, how to over come my stage fright and come out of my comfort zone, only to help me realize my passion for performing as well as educating. I have gotten into 3 different colleges for Music Education so far, and I couldn't have done it without her. She's a great person and a beautiful singer. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone, especially if you need help preparing for an upcoming performance or audition!”
- Katie Bovair
“Working with Holly helped me to practice for my college audition. She made me better as a singer and as someone still learning new things. With her help, I got into the music degree program at my first choice college."
- Cady Kuebler
"Holly not only helped me to follow my dreams and conquer my fears, but she gave me the tools and knowledge that I needed to do it. I loved working with Holly every moment that I was with her. I learned more from her in three months that I ever could have dreamed to learn on my own. I am now part of The College of St. Rose’s Class of 2018, and it's all thanks to Holly. I couldn't think of a better person to learn voice from, and that's not only because hers is so impressive. All in all, I would rate my experience a 20/10, and would wholeheartedly recommend her."
- Kylie Canavan
“Our daughter has been studying with Ms. Holly for the last two years and it has been a wonderful experience for our daughter! We have witnessed our daughter's tremendous growth in her musical talents, both technically and artistically. As parents, we are very pleased to have a teacher like Holly with her level of experience, talent, professionalism and positive attitude!”
- Suzanne Barrick (Parent)
“Holly McCormack has been teaching voice to my daughter (14 years old) over the past year and both the process and results have been amazing. I myself have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music and, in my early professional career, taught/performed for over a decade. Holly’s methods and energy have been paramount in my daughter’s skill development and ever-growing enthusiasm. Her pitch control, ear, projection, tone, interpretation and confidence have all improved significantly. And, most importantly, her enthusiasm for singing, learning and practicing has been a joy to witness. I highly recommend Holly as a voice teacher. More than what she knows (and she is highly competent in terms of teaching methods/approaches), the incredibly positive energy and love of music/singing Holly has transmitted to my daughter as her student has done wonders to bring the out the best in her and nurture a true love of the art. I highly recommend Holly as a voice teacher because of the remarkable progress and development-of-self I’ve witnessed in my own daughter’s development. -Shem Cohen (Parent)