testimonials
Ariella seems to channel through her the wisdom of the universe. She has helped restore me to the birthright which is knowing and loving myself. When I cannot think my way out of a box in any given situation in my life, I have requested coaching from Ariella and she has provided it in the form of insight I didn’t even realize was available to me. I am eternally grateful to know her and feel truly fortunate to be among her clients.
Danielle Ezra
As a baseball radio broadcaster, my voice is my livelihood. Ariella and I focused our work primarily on breathing. She has terrific insight into how to use your diaphragm when speaking in a public setting. After working with her, I feel confident and vocally prepared for a 162 game season.
Cory Provus
Hi Ariella, I gave my 3 presentations today at the conference. Best ratings ever!! Normally avg. 3.9/5.0. This time 4.5/5.0. No monotone comments - content was great as usual. I used the Vocal WarmUp Essentials, affirmations, and your other suggestions for how to present and prepare to present - all went well. Just wanted to say thank you!!
~ DF
Working with Ariella in both my personal and professional journey was a wonderful experience. I found that Ariella truly cares about her clients and creates a unique program to help them each achieve their desired goals! She brings results through teaching the use of mind, body and soul. I stepped out if my comfort zone to learn new things. I believe my biggest ‘ah ha’ was learning how much my brain holds me back from speaking or singing in the way I desire – not my voice!!
I really appreciated the fact that we could have our sessions via Skype. With my hectic personal and professional life this was a huge time saver. And the weekly “Fun Work” was truly fun!
I would recommend the “Ariella Approach” to anyone looking to learn more about their voice, whether your journey is personal or professional… Or maybe both like mine!!
Miki, Corporate President
Ariella is more than a music coach…she is a healer who uses music to connect people to their souls. I started my sessions with Ariella knowing nothing about music. I was a business executive who had given up singing at age 7, thinking that music was not “manly”. Now, after 6 months of one-on-one sessions and workshops, I barely recognize myself. I am more open, more free, and without a doubt more effective. Ariella has opened in me a universe I never thought existed: One of free expression and joy! If you want to grow into who you truly are, take a chance and SING!
KC Hildreth
I started working with Ariella to improve my ability to be heard in social situations and to have a confident voice for dating. I was expecting to get some vocal exercises to practice – and I did – but what I got in addition was much more. Through practices that initially seemed to have little to do with the voice I slowly became more confident expressing the real me. She also helped me listen to my inner voice and have the courage to speak its truth. I would recommend working with Ariella to anyone who is ready to express their true selves in the world.
Eric N.
Ariella’s voice and performing presence are utterly infectious. My 2-year-old son will only listen to two albums. Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood on the Tracks’ and ‘Freedom’ by Ariella’s group Yeh Dede. and is a bit more sophisticated. He listens to 3 CDs. But he always reaches for ‘Freedom’ first. Thank you Ariella for helping to keep my family dancing.
Amber Ellison Walker
It was no coincidence that I stumbled upon Ariella’s website one night during my second year of teaching while stressing about the pressures of my new position. Since I started studying with her, I continue to be amazed by the many great changes happening within myself, as well as in the sound and attitudes of my choirs.
Working with Ariella has not only helped me to become a more confident musician and teacher, but it has literally transformed my life. Having earned both Bachelors and Masters degrees in the field of music education, I have studied with several excellent voice teachers over the years; however, none can even compare to Ariella and the work she does. She is the only voice teacher I have encountered that goes well beyond the physical voice—she takes a fully body approach to singing and thoroughly explores the mental and spiritual components as well. Her philosophies and guidance towards uncovering and embracing our own unique, authentic voices are beyond empowering, and I can only hope that I am able impact the lives of my students the way she has impacted mine. Ariella, I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me.
Not only are you an exceptional teacher, musician, and life coach, but you have also become a dear friend that will forever be a part of my life.
Shannon M, Middle and High School Choir Teacher
"You heal my heart with every interaction... You remind me who I am. That all is all right and I am Whole. I remember the first time you showed me how to feel... In the moment... Holding my hand and helping me experience some of the most painful feelings I had ever felt... I mean that I've never felt... From my soul to yours, thank you."
Danielle E.
I really enjoyed what Ariella had to say and share with us. Her energy was calming and confident and she introduced some concepts from a different perspective other than the SAI culture; i.e., the vocal improvisation techniques and leadership. She had good thoughts on communicating, marketing, and some of our other challenges.
She instilled in us the concept of ‘risking and failing’ as all part of the ‘practice’ of what we do as leaders…and that all of those experiences are ‘learning’ opportunities for us.
I loved her techniques with the guided relaxation she did with us. I personally have been wanting to do that with choruses as a way to unify the energy of everyone on the risers. I loved her technique of bringing the energy back up after the relaxation with arm movements involving breath.
So, I really enjoyed meeting her and being a part of the kooky vocal improv stuff, too! Women come to our choruses to not only sing but to also ‘express’ themselves…that’s just implied when you say you want to sing, right?….so, for me, I think the vocal improv stuff is an extension of expression and people can connect with it….given some chances at it!
I appreciated the chance to be a part of this and felt it gave me new concepts/tools to think about.
Val Salley, Regional Membership Coordinator, visual team for City of Lakes Chorus
I’m thrilled and deeply grateful to know you in this lifetime, Ariella. Meeting you and learning from you helped me tap into a higher level and self, and I’m growing so much from that. Thank you.
Lindsay Krempley
I can only say WOW! I loved her presentation. I thought it was to the point and helpful on an issue that affects almost all or all of our members (stage fright). The musical exercises that she did with us are great tools for chorus retreats or music schools.
Diane Lockard, Regional Faculty, Sweet Adeline's
Ariella – You were exactly everything I’d hoped for and more – very real. I loved your spontaneity and the way you related to the women so personally – and your abandon during the vocal exercises and all the call and response, in addition to referencing your own nervousness was totally perfect and vulnerable. And your work with Joan was exactly right – honest and yet supportive – So thank you so much!
Ariella is a one of a kind vocal coach. She helped me face some of my silliest and biggest fears as a singer. Through her encouragement of my personal expression, she helped me grow both my vocal skills and my confidence around what I have to share. She is at all times positive, attentive, and gracious. Let her help you flesh out your awareness of your voice and your joy in using it, as she did for me.
I just wanted to let you know that I went in the studio on Monday and cut all the vocals for my next release (5 songs) in one session. It was rad. Thank you sooooo much for all of your help, it's really enriched my life!
Ryan Traster
Ariella is the medicine woman I turn to when I need to remember my own strength and be called back to the Love at the heart of life. Ariella used her exquisite voice, drumming, and intuitive touch to transport me into a place of heavenly softness and peace. I came to Ariella in the midst of a fierce feminine initiation, carrying grief, fear, and heartbreak: Ariella listened deeply, showed me beauty, and prayed over me with supreme grace and wisdom. Ariella's otherworldly voice and hypnotic drumming guided me into a profound meditative healing world, a home-place I can best describe as the sanctuary layer of reality. I left our session feeling cradled in the strong arms of a thousand mothers and sisters, at peace with my past and ready for the next spiral of my journey. I'd especially recommend Ariella's healing work for anyone at a significant threshold in life, be it loss, new love, spiritual awakening, discovering your calling, or any other big change. Ariella can help you renew your strength and leap into the mystery with courage.