Success Stories - Magaziner Vocal Studio

Success Stories & Testimonials

Just a few of Badiene’s Success Stories!

BROADWAY

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"I pretty much owe my entire voice to Badiene …she has helped develop my mix, belt, and legit which has made me the performer I am today. Her fun, outgoing personality put me at ease and gave me the confidence to book 3 Bway shows and the technique to belt 8 shows a week and still sing legit High F’s!!"

ANALISE SCARPACI
Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda, A Christmas Story

"I have learned so much from Badiene! My voice grew significantly in strength and range throughout my time working with her. She is very knowledgeable and explains things clearly and efficiently, catering to the specific needs of each singer. I cannot thank Badiene enough, and I would highly recommend her to any singer."

MICHAEL LEE BROWN
Dear Evan Hansen

“I absolutely love working with Miss Badiene! She has taught me so much, helping me extend my register to the highest notes and how to do it safely! She makes every lesson fun, all while pushing me to continually improve. She is awesome!!!”

ALAYNA MARTUS
The Lion King

"Thank you Badiene for getting me ready for my Broadway musical debut! Your technique is wonderful!!"

CHAZZ PALMINTERI
A Bronx Tale the Musical

“Badiene and her MVS Team have been building my voice and prepared me for auditions! I booked 2 Broadway shows!! Thank you, Badiene and Ru for making my dreams come true!”

WILLIAM COLIN
The Music Man, Flying Over Sunset

"Before going to Badiene, my range was short and my tonal quality was poor. Within the first few lessons she had me belting notes I never thought possible and introduced me to the mix technique. ..I was able to extend my range multiple octaves, built a solid mix, and sing with a full and pure quality. She has transformed me from just a dancer in the chorus to a true triple threat!"

CASEY GARVIN
Smash, Some Like it Hot, Mrs. Doubtfire, King Kong,Miss Saigon, Disaster, Bullets Over Broadway

“Badiene is an amazing vocal teacher! She helped me land and prepare for my National tour and Broadway debut. She has a certain style of instruction that teaches me how to sing correctly without straining my voice. I love working with her!”

LILY TAMBURO
Mrs. Doubtfire, NBC Annie Live

"Working with Badiene was a game-changer for me! She increased my range AND enriched my life and has become a big part of my New York Broadway Debut experience!”

LILLA CRAWFORD
Annie (Broadway), Into the Woods (Film),

Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (TV)

“I have been working with badiene for over ten years, starting at the age of seven. She has completely transformed and built my voice to an incredibly high level of expertise. Through working with her, I have been able to book two Broadway shows, and accomplish many other theater successes! Without her guidance I would have never become the artist I am today!”

ASHTON WOERZ
Pippin, Priscilla Queen of the Desert

OSCAR WILLIAMS
Fun Home, Secret Garden Concert at Lincoln Center

“We have been so pleased to find Badiene's vocal training! Her in-depth knowledge of the voice and training techniques are impressive. With her expertise she evaluated my daughter's strengths and areas for improvement. She has set clear goals with detailed instruction on how to reach those expectations both short and long term. We highly recommend her.”

NICOLE SCIMECA
Anastasia

"I’ve been working with Badiene since I was 10 years old and she has been instrumental in developing my voice. I am inspired by her passion and the support she shows for her students, and am appreciative beyond words to have the opportunity to work with her."

CARLY GOLD
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Ferryman, Fun Home National Tour

"Badiene is an amazing and loving vocal instructor, and expert with all vocal styles. Badiene has been more than just a teacher to me. She has given me the confidence to really put myself out there and the willingness to try new and different things. I could never have accomplished my dream without her!"

ANNABELLE KEMPF
Billy Elliot: The Musical

"Badiene is an amazingly wonderful talent. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and I am confident that any problem areas in my voice I need to fix, Badiene is the one who can do it. Her passion and charisma for helping others is evident in every lesson."

KAY TRINIDAD
Hadestown, The Little Mermaid

"Working with Badiene and Jillian has strengthened my voice. As a professional dancer, they have helped me find more confidence in my voice and not just my movement. I've been under their guidance for several years and thanks to MVS, I made my Broadway Debut in &Juliet!

JHAILYN FARCON
&Juliet

"Badiene is a spectacular teacher! Her knowledge about the voice as well as her coaching abilities will serve you well as they did our family through Newsies, Far From Heaven, King & I and Fun Home. She's one of the best you'll find to protect and develop your child's vocal abilities." - Karri Lucas (mother)

SYDNEY LUCAS
Fun Home (Tony Nominee)

"I met Badiene when I was auditioning for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for Broadway! Her technique kept my voice healthy throughout the run. As a teen, she was able to build my mix and, in one lesson, got me to access a free, full High C!"

RYAN SELL
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

"While living in Arizona, I enjoyed working with Badiene via Zoom to get my voice ready for my Broadway debut in The Music Man. As a trained dancer, she really helped teach me the things I needed to know as a beginner vocalist, with a changing teen voice! I feel much more confident as a singer now and would highly recommend her to anyone!"

JT CHURCH
The Music Man, Christmas Waltz (TV)

"Badiene is the only vocal technician I trust! She has expanded and broadened my knowledge of my voice and guided it to success. With each lesson it’s straight to the point from a true master in the field! It is exactly what I think we all need, a professional who is not afraid to say exactly what it is you need to hear."

KEVIN CSOLAK
Mean Girls, West Side Story (Broadway/Film), The Outsiders, Gypsy

"As a dancer, I was never one to sing for crowds because I never felt comfortable with my voice. But after working with Badiene, not only did I develop a proper singing technique, I also fell in love with singing! You are an angel and I love you!"

ERIC NELSEN
13, the Musical, Broadway, 1883 Television, The Affair

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, AMERICAN IDOL, THE VOICE & X FACTOR

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"Although Badiene said that I am a natural singer, Badiene helped me understand how to produce my mix and my extreme top to give me endurance and longevity so my voice stays in great condition forever!" Bianca Ryan, America's Got Talent, 1st Winner

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT
Bianca Ryan (Season 1 Winner), Fallyn

“Badiene helped me find the strength in my voice while not straining. Her warm ups have become part of my daily routine which has allowed me to grow so much vocally. I love her teaching style and the fact that she gets right to the point to get the most out of lesson.” - Cassie Ortiz, American Idol

AMERICAN IDOL
Allegra Miles, Cassie Ortiz, Judd Harris

"Badiene and her MVS team are by far the best voice teachers I have ever worked with. They've taught me how to protect my voice, develop my mix, and have helped me find amazing repertoire, as well as connecting me with other people in the business. They have challenged me, taught me to truly sing from the heart, and have changed my life." - Allegra Miles

THE VOICE
Allegra Miles, Tyke James

Bea Miller - Top Ten Finalist on The X Factor Season Two

The X FACTOR
Bea Miller

“Not only is Badiene encouraging in her teaching, she is also meticulous. She gets to know your voice and understands exactly what it needs to grow … I have seen an immense amount of growth in my voice under her instruction. Badiene is truly an amazing teacher!”

– Fallyn, America’s Got Talent

INDUSTRY

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"Badiene works miracles with my kids. She turns a good singer into someone who gets the job and has a healthy voice to boot. I love her, and, more importantly, the kids love her, too.”

NANCY CARSON
Talent Agent: Carson Adler Agency

"Badiene has an uncanny ability to detect even the most subtle of voice problems. She is adept at identifying and eliminating patterns of vocal misuse and abuse and has repeatedly guided performers safely through difficult and challenging vocal issues. As both coach and cheerleader, her ability to both develop and nurture her students’ self-confidence is a wonder to behold!"

MICHELLE YAGODA, M.D.
ENT & Voice Care Professional

"When I hear "I want to be on Broadway" my reply is always, " Contact Badiene Magaziner!". She is without a doubt the premier, go-to voice teacher for the Broadway community. She is the ultimate and consummate voice teacher. Her passion and expertise is inspiring and a life preserver to any singer."

JODY PRUSAN
Talent Manager: Connecting Talent

"Badiene continues to be my “go-to” voice teacher for our clients at Zuri. Her dedication to helping her students and vocal expertise are unparalleled. She also has the biggest heart, amazing sense of humor and I know when I send an actor or actress to her we are going to HEAR results!"

DAVID GILBERT
Talent Agent : Zuri Agency
Director Young Talent Division NY

"In my work as the casting director of BILLY ELLIOT and MATILDA on Broadway, I was often in touch with Badiene in trying to help young people navigate the demands of extremely difficult singing and often, singing while dancing. Her expertise includes identifying problems, helping the students, even dancers who have no experience or low confidence as a singer, to be able to sing with confidence. She is caring, energetic, committed, creative, reliable, professional and her students love her!"

Nora Brennan, Nora Brennan Casting

NATIONAL TOURS, OFF-BROADWAY & REGIONAL

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"I've worked with Badiene and she is AMAZING! She listens to your specific needs, finds your weaknesses, and consistently pushes you to be your best self. She finds ways to highlight your artistic strengths in every song and performance. My voice has grown in so many ways — range, tone, style, confidence & the list goes on! She's the real deal!"

ASHLEY LaLONDE
Hamilton Phillip Tour, Punk Rock Girl, Next to Normal,1st Black woman inducted into
Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals

"Badiene absolutely transformed my voice! Her kindness and encouragement over the years has not only built my confidence, but I now have tools that I never thought possible! I came to her as a huge belter and ye,t my last three professional jobs I booked were because of my high legit range that Badiene developed. Her talent as a voice teacher is only unmatched by her huge heart."

HANNAH BONNETT
Five, the Musical, Legally Blonde, Skates: A New Musical in Chicago, Big Bang Theory: A Musical Parody, Carnival Cruise Lines, Dandelion

"Badiene is such a great teacher and has prepared me for all of my auditions. She develops my technique and makes my overall singing better. She is always there for me whenever I need help and to assist me before important events! "

YAIR KEYDAR
Drag: The Musical

"Since working with Badiene, my voice has grown immensely in range, technique and strength! I've begun to continuously book lead roles in shows professionally, since studying with Badiene because she's the best of the best and knows how to get you where you need to be vocally for any show and any role that comes your way!"

DANIELLA CASTORIA
A Chorus Line, Saturday Night Fever, Xanadu

"I started working with Badiene right before my voice started to change. She has been instrumental in helping my voice grow into it’s new sound in a healthy way, and in developing my mix. Because of her, my voice is richer and fuller. She is truly a gift, and I am so thankful for all her help."

PIERSON SALVADOR
Fun Home, Blindspot, Gotham

"Thank you, Badiene, for your incredible work with Savannah! Your guidance has truly helped her grow as a vocalist! Her development as an artist, vocalist, and performer continues to amaze us, and we’re so grateful for your expertise and support. Thank you for being such an essential part of her journey!

SAVANNAH AUSTIN
White Christmas (Paper Mill Playhouse)

"Since beginning to work with Badiene, I have seen so much growth and progress in my voice. She is patient and kind and I know she cares deeply about my success. Badiene and her MVS Team have helped me develop and grow. I love working with them and I know they will help me achieve my goals and dreams!"

TAYA DIGGS
Anastasia

"Badiene has been my amazing vocal teacher for many years. She has helped my vocal range grow tremendously and has been instrumental in helping prepare for auditions leading to the booking of major roles. She truly cares for her students' growth and success. Her licensees are outstanding as well."

TESSA FRASCONA
Annie LIVE, Annie, EVITA

"Working with Badiene's MVS team has helped me realize my dreams! The MVS team has taught me vocal technique, phrasing, control, musicality, and so much more. I have now been working with the team for over four years and the support and training from Badiene's MVS team has been, and continues to be, invaluable. "

SETH BLACK DIAMOND
A Christmas Story, The Musical
Billy Elliot: The Musical

FILM & TELEVISION

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“Badiene knows what she’s doing ! She has helped me to strengthen my voice and better understand inserting color into a piece of work. She’s the best of the best”

VIOLET YOUNG
Life and Beth, Chicago, P.D., Genius

"Badiene is amazing! From auditions to my college acceptance at The University of Michigan - BFA / MT - to my TV show - A big thank you to Badiene!! Her expertise and guidance has helped shape me into the singer I am today."

GABRIELLA PALMINTERI
Blue Bloods, Gravesend,
School for Good & Evil, U Michigan MT

"Right from the first lesson, Badiene explained the basics of technique and phrasing to me and made the concepts so simple to understand. She and her MVS team are helping me to build my vocal range, my power and my audition book! "

ANTHONY JOO
The Naughty Nine, New Amsterdam

"You are the best! You were my first vocal coach who taught me how to be a smart singer by using vocal techniques and exercises, which I learned is SO important to maintaining the health of my voice. You have always made time for me even when I had a last minute audition! I have come so far since my first session with you and I know I would not be as far as I am in my career without your training and guidance."

MADALEN (MADZZ) MILLS
Jingle Jangle Christmas,
School of Rock (Broadway)

"Badiene is the very best vocal teacher in the world who has a true passion and desire to help her students reach success in whatever they choose to do. I am certain that Badiene‘s expertise helped me book my roles in Matilda and A Bronx Tale! Badiene is a rare find and I will always be grateful that she is in my life. Wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for your guidance and support."

WILL COOMBS
Take Note, A Bronx Tale (Broadway),
Matilda The Musical (1st National Tour)

"Thank you, Badiene for inspiring me and bringing out the singer in me. You took me from a little girl with a little voice to a still little girl with a big voice and extensive range! There is no wonder why any professional kid on Broadway knows your name and sings your praises. I am so lucky to have found you. Thank you for continuing to work with me. I learn something new from you every time."

OLIVIA EDWARD
Better Things
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

"Badiene is amazing! Thanks to her, Danika is easily hitting the highest notes on the piano! Badiene has done an excellent job in preparing Danika for her success in Billy Elliot on Broadway!"

DANIKA YAROSH
Jack Reacher,
Billy Elliot: The Musical (Broadway)

"Badiene has been helping me to develop my mix and establish a reliable book for auditions."

GRAYDON YOSOWITZ
Who Framed Tommy Callahan, That Girl Lay Lay, The Plot Against America

CANTORS & JEWISH ARTISTS

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"Before I started to work with Badiene, I had no idea that my range was not in my kitchen! But the three octaves that she developed for me, seemed to be a pretty well kept secret. Her confluent method of teaching, the love of her artistry, the humility, sensitivity and kindness which she both offers and elicits, not only has an impact on us as her students and artists, but as human beings…"

DEBBIE FRIEDMAN
Singer/Songwriter

"Badiene is an inspired teacher, who always seems to know exactly what to say and what exercises to try, to improve the color and tone of my voice. My vocal technique and range has improved greatly. She has great energy, and knows how to channel it during lessons so that no matter how tired I feel coming in, I always feel energized coming out."

ANGELA BUCHDAHL
Chief Rabbi and former Cantor,
Central Synagogue, NY

"I feel so fortunate to have Badiene Magaziner as my teacher and mentor. Our sessions are invaluable and have advanced my voice, my confidence and my soul to another level. I feel blessed and joyful after each lesson."

MAGDA FISHMAN
Cantor, Senior Cantor,
B’Nai Torah, Congregation, Boca Raton, FL

"As a Cantorial student, I depended on my voice teacher to help me build, strengthen, develop and correctly support my voice. Badiene does all this and more – in a way I believe only she can. She is communicative, supportive, and even humorous, yet she always remembers to stress the importance of the text and the meaning….. We should all be blessed to find a teacher like Badiene."

ZOE JACOBS
Cantor, Finchley Reform Synagogue,
St. John’s Wood, London, England

RECORDING ARTISTS & SINGER-SONGWRITERS

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"Badiene, YOU are truly heaven sent! It’s incredible that you were able to analyze my vocal issues OVER THE PHONE, halfway around the world! And in just a few MINUTES you hit the nail on the head! Damn, you’re good!"

LEEHOM WANG
SonyBMG China, Pop star, singer-songwriter,
recording artist, actor, producer, and
film director. Ang Lee’s film, “Lust, Caution”

"Badiene really helped me with my mix and my whistle tones! She expanded my range and developed my mix so my voice stays healthy all through long recording sessions!"

ISABEL GONZALEZ
Good News Girls – Nickelodeon

"When I started to devote myself to writing and singing for my new band, “Rusty Truck,” I contacted Badiene. She helped me to find my voice! Her approach and her technique gave me confidence to secure a personal style and to have the ability to perform and record successfully. With her guidance, my voice now defines me as an artist."

MARK SELIGER
Lead singer, Rusty Truck
Photographer: Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, GQ

“As an actor and singer/songwriter, Badiene not only helped me build my voice, but also, my confidence. She was instrumental in supporting me to find what is uniquely “me” and helping me keep that uniqueness in my performances!”

BREAKER NOVOGRATZ
Singer-Songwriter, The Live Show, European Tour

"Since I was nine years old I’ve been working with Badiene, and she has truly helped me find my voice and develop my instrument. No matter what, she’s made sure that my voice is healthy and taught me how to sing properly so that I never put it in jeopardy. I’m so grateful for Badiene and all of her help and encouragement!"

JORDANA BRYANT
Singer-Songwriter
Riser House Entertainment

"I started with Badiene at age 9 and had a raspy, nasally voice with vocal nodules. Badiene fixed it with just her teaching technique! Now i’m 21, still taking weekly lessons and she continues to evolve my voice 🙂 Couldn’t ask for a better teacher and mentor!"

WHITNEY WOERZ
Singer-Songwriter
Universal / Island Records

"I go to New York very often due to my career, and I wanted to find a good singing teacher in that area. Badiene’s lessons were wonderful. She gave me helpful exercises to improve my vocal technique and breathing. Once you meet Badiene, you feel that you have known her for a long time, since she is very friendly and gives great enthusiasm to her class."

JUAN LUIS GUERRA
Winner of over 10 Grammy Awards
and Billboard Music Awards

"I have studied with Badiene for almost as long as I can remember. Badiene is a true rock star among voice teachers! She is always there when I need to learn new audition music quickly or prepare for a show or concert. I am forever grateful to her!"

AVA DELLA PIETRA
Singer-Songwriter,
School of Rock (Broadway),
Les Mis (National Tour)

OPERA & CABARET

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"Badiene has developed unrivaled diagnostic skills as a voice teacher. Her attention to the balance of registration and a natural ease of vocal production could help any singer repair, develop or strengthen their singing whether they are active in opera, musical-comedy, or pop. I value her opinions in the constant learning experience of my own career and can recommend her without reservation to any singer."

DAVID KUEBLER
Tenor, Metropolitan Opera Star,
Covent Garden, La Scala

"After a series of rejections, I didn't know if I could make it through my audition for the Juilliard School. Fortunately, I was able to slip in a lesson with Badiene at 10pm and that made all the difference to me, both vocally and more importantly, mentally. P.S I was accepted to Juilliard!"

REBECCA PEDERSON
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Metropolitan Opera Winner, 2015
The Juilliard School, Master’s Degree

"Badiene is truly remarkable in solving vocal problems as quickly and simply as possible. She uses straightforward, no-nonsense technique that balances vocal registers and eliminates misuse or vocal fatigue. With one or two exercises or sentences, she can pinpoint a problem I have struggled with for years. Furthermore, she is positive and upbeat and truly believes in her students."

MINDA LARSEN
Award-winning Cabaret Singer

"Meeting Badiene and starting to work with her has been a turning point in my career. With Badiene I found a fantastic teacher, with empathy and profound knowledge in everything she teaches. To me, it is invaluable to work with a teacher who understands such a wide variety of genres. With Badiene, I found my true voice."

TORA KAREN ELISABETH AUGESTAD
Award-winning Cabaret & Classical Performer
(Norway, Germany, Switzerland)

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY

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"Thank you for getting me into my dream school, NYU Tisch!"

LEAH HAMPSON
NYU Tisch

"Badiene Magaziner is a teacher who cares fiercely about each student. Through working together, Badiene has guided me, not just as a vocalist, but as an artist who is able to make bold, informed choices. Due to Badiene, my instrument has grown to be healthy, versatile, and powerful, and for that I am ever grateful."

AIDEN WINN
Carnegie Mellon

"The work Badiene has done with me has been nothing short of transformative. We worked consistently with her technique and so much of my skill is due to her knowledge, patience and belief in me. Badiene has become a mentor and friend."

JACK CORBIN
Berklee College of Music

"With Badiene’s stellar reputation as an elite vocal coach, I knew my training would be intense and comprehensive, but she exceeded all of my expectations. She is professional and inspirational. She is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. My singing has tremendously improved with Badiene’s help. I truly don’t know where I would be without her today!"

KAILEIGH FIORELLO
Manhattan School of Music