Testimonials

Tracey has been the most incredible mentor to me throughout my first few months of living in New York City. She has given me the confidence to be truthful in my work, to own the space in the audition room, and to have fun! I was never confident in my voice and I only considered myself a dancer first before seeing Tracey. After a couple of lessons with her, she assured me that I am equally a singer as I am a dancer. She helped me revamp my book, get specific with acting choices, and find material that suited my personality. She truly changed everything for me. Tracey is exceptional at what she does and I owe it all to her for preparing me for the whirlwind that is audition season in New York City!

Tracey’s coaching has helped me gain confidence in my voice and feel 100% prepared for auditions. She knows what works and knows how to get your singing voice to it’s fullest potential. She’s awesome!

When I first came to Tracey, I was a ballerina new to NYC and transitioning her way into the musical theater world. Singing, especially singing in an audition setting, was a new territory for me. Tracey’s dance knowledge really helped me understand certain aspects of singing technique. There were many occasions where I could be seen singing while pliéing in Tracey’s living room! Through Tracey’s coaching, I began to find a confidence in my voice and in myself. This confidence translated into the audition room and resulted in booking jobs! I am so grateful I found Tracey. She really is the catalyst that propelled my musical theater career. I greatly look forward to each lesson we have together and the fun and laughter we share!

Tracey was essential in helping me handle the demands of my senior year at LaGuardia; tackling the competitive auditioning process for Musical Theatre BFA programs, working through both the auditions and the score for my senior all-school musical and aiding me with guidance as I begin my first steps into the professional world. Stepping into the room with Tracey, you are greeted with an adorable dog, an incredible technical set up, an endless library of options to expand your repertoire and the most helpful, pleasant, supportive, and straight-up voice teacher you could ask for. A lesson with Tracey is a lesson in both vocal technique and connecting your voice to your body and your acting choices, something which has helped me find so much confidence in the way I sound and hold myself as a performer. I couldn’t be more grateful for Tracey!

Having a lesson with Tracey is like condensing a vocal master class, an audition workshop and an acting lesson through song coaching, all in one of the most productive hours of my week! When I have a session with Tracey, I know I’m going to nail my audition! I’ve gotten a last-minute call for an audition and emailed her the sheet music and mp3. By the time I walk into her studio, she has the sheet music on her computer monitor at the piano, ready to go. Hers is a very techno-friendly environment. I’ve even been able to film things at her studio for submissions. As a repertoire coach, she ROCKS! Take advantage of Tracey’s extensive knowledge of musical theatre/pop/rock to build your book and keep your chops up.

Invest in a sturdy backpack when you start coaching with Tracey, because soon youʼll be carrying around a huge binder full of new music thatʼs appropriate for you, in every genre, and what do ya know?…. youʼll actually enjoy singing it. She knows exactly what to say to a dancer to make you understand how to fix, tweak, breathe, etc. I first went to Tracey as a dancer with almost no previous vocal training. Now I’m a dancer who can sing and feel confident about what I bring into the room.

Boy oh boy, where would I be without Tracey Grimaldi? I started classes with Tracey at the beginning of the year. In two months I had my first ever Broadway tour contract offer. Tracey has an inviting teaching style that really engaged me. I enjoyed our lessons and felt that I had an educated and passionate teacher. I would recommend Tracey to new and professional singers alike. She can bring a song to life within her students. I appreciate her involvement in my development as a singer and artist, greatly.

Tracey Grimaldi is an excellent vocal coach. She is a talented professional who knows how to listen, assess and assist her clients, from beginners to experienced artists like me. I heartily recommend her services.

Tracey has given me the confidence to walk into an audition and sing with passion and a strong technical base. I have improved so much in my breath control, vowel placement and overall range growth. Tracey inspires me to be a singer. I have been dancing my whole life, now I feel that with her help I, have the skills to become a better vocalist. She captures the essence of technique while inspiring you with her passion for music and encouraging you to put your individual spirit into the music. You walk away feeling stronger, more inspired and excited to pursue your music!

Tracey Grimaldi is the coach you want on your team if you are an aspiring musical theater performer. Tracey helped me build a strong book for auditions that showcased my talent at its best. It is with her help that I have booked professional work. I am thankful for her professionalism and her passion for music and musical theater. I highly recommend her! She will find the right material you need to land jobs and build your career.

Singing is not something I ever felt confident doing more publicly than the seclusion of my own shower. The first lesson I had with Tracey was in 2008 when I was a teenager and the moment I walked in, I knew she would be the one to help me overcome the fear. Her ability to translate technique into a language that you will instantly respond to is one of my favorite things about her. Tracey has a unique way of bringing out your personality through your voice, which is really what you need in an audition to seal the deal. Tracy is also interested in all of the details that matter when you present yourself in an audition and making sure you walk in looking as professional and ideal for the job as possible.

Working with Tracey the past several months has truly helped me to get my career back on track. I especially love working with her for my musical theater audition preparation because not only does she ensure that I am comfortable with the notes I am singing, but she pushes me to make smart acting choices and really tell a clear and honest story through my song. A session with Tracey is like a voice lesson and acting lesson all in one and it has helped me immensely. I am now more confident than ever in an audition room and because of this I recently booked a show in NYC! I have no doubt that training with Tracey has put me in the best position for success. And I must mention that Tracey goes above and beyond for her students and has done so for me on multiple occasions. There are times when I get e-mails from her on a Saturday because she just heard a song that she thinks would be perfect for me. How lucky am I to have found someone so caring and dedicated to her students! I cannot recommend Tracey enough.

Working with Tracey has completely changed my career for the better. I started working with her upon my agent’s request, as soon as I arrived from LA to NYC. I was a dancer who only sang because I “had to”. Tracey has changed all of that. She challenges me and gives me the tools and training I need to go in and book the job. She highlights my strengths and helps me work through the areas that need improving. Her ability to “speak dancer” has helped me transition from being a silent dancer to an actress with a voice and something to say. I can proudly say that through consistent work with Tracey, I now love singing and the power to express myself in a whole new genre. She truly cares about her students. She even Skypes lessons with me when I’m out of town working! Tracey has made me feel at home in this industry. I look forward to working with her and seeing where the road leads us next. Thank you Tracey!

I was first introduced to Tracey on the heels of a four month break from auditions. Her passion for my continued growth as a vocalist and my subsequent success as a performer was nothing less than inspiring. After just two amazing lessons with Tracey, I had four auditions back under my belt and two job offers from those auditions! Walking into her studio is like walking into your biggest fan club; that is of course if that fan club is not afraid to tell you what sounds awful when it sounds awful. Her critique is nothing but constructive and her accolades are well earned. Tracey teaches by the motto that her success as a vocal coach is a direct result of our success as performers. I know that because of this Tracey will have continued growth and success. I would send anyone I know her way with the full knowledge that they would both love intensely and learn immensely from her! Tracey rocks!

Tracey is one of the smartest, most well-rounded coaches I have ever worked with. She knows exactly how and when to push you, what material showcases your voice best, and how to spruce up any audition or callback. She is a one-stop-shop for audition cuts, acting beats, breath support, and vocal choices. She really knows her stuff and how to make you feel confident!

I’ve booked multiple gigs thanks to Tracey’s input. Her intuition is spot-on when sculpting audition pieces that it’s changed my whole outlook on what I have to offer. She helps me with video submissions, last minute callbacks and general auditions. Our work together is incredibly honest, and she never holds back on minor details that are easy to miss. Tracey is more than just a coach. She’s a serious investment on my career. Her goal is for me to book, and she’s done a great job.

Tracey is the full package every performer needs for auditions. She is a true coach and technician all in one. She has the best song choices and cuts for any audition. Tracey gave me the confidence to nail my final callback for the Matilda tour, and I would recommend her to any performer!

I recommend Tracey to anyone pursuing Musical Theatre! Tracey is a fabulous vocal coach, rep coach and is well connected in the industry. I came to Tracey as a recent college grad with a book full of songs that had been assigned to me in classes and feeling a bit unsure of where my voice wanted to live. We have since completely revamped my rep book and stretched and strengthened my vocal abilities. I feel so much more confident going into the audition room because I love what I am singing and I know we have worked on it from all sides. Tracey doesn’t let you get away with simply singing. She helps you dive into the emotional side, make smart and creative acting choices and find ways to allow your emotions to support the vocals. After just a few months of working with Tracey I started booking shows and I feel like I have grown so much as a performer. In our lessons we play with new cuts, we find new material, we do vocal exercises, we work through the acting and we have fun! Tracey really is the whole package.

Tracey Grimaldi is wonderful! She pushed me vocally to do things I thought were not possible. After just a few sessions with her, my belt completely opened up. As a classically trained soprano, I am belting higher than ever before! She not only believed in me but opened up her personal network and helped me secure new representation. She’s amazing!

Having trained privately with vocal coaches since college, I have never had anyone be so conscious of the full picture as Tracey. Talk about someone who just ‘gets it’! When you’re working with Tracey, you’re not just working on your vocal technique – though she excels at that, as well – you’re also working on acting, auditioning, and your career as a whole. My confidence in the audition room has skyrocketed since working with Tracey!

Tracey has been the biggest source of professional support for me in my first year in the city. She has been an invaluable resource in helping me revamp my book and craft a memorable and professional audition, as well as helping me find myself and zero in on the performer I have always wanted to be. It is rare that you find a teacher in the city who cares so deeply about her students’ success and does whatever is within her power to help them succeed and book the job. I cannot recommend her enough.

Tracey is so much fun! Whenever I walk in the door she always has a song ready for me to learn. Whenever I have an audition I already know the song. One time when I was doing an audition the guy even said “You know more songs than I do.” I am so glad I know all those songs. Thank you Tracey!

I originally came to Tracey to focus on musical theatre audition prep, but as my focus shifted to writing and performing in my own works, she adjusted her teaching to support my new goals.Tracey has been extremely supportive with my artistic endeavors since day one. She has even helped me master the ukulele whilst singing. I always feel relaxed and encouraged because she offers a safe environment to work on your skills.Tracey has definitely helped me break out of my shell and find my confidence with singing. She reminds me that it’s ok to enjoy myself and not take things so seriously. I’ve been taking lessons with Tracey for almost two years and continue to strive for vocal excellence as I take my One-Woman Show Are You There, Morgan Freeman? to the 2015 New York Musical Theatre Festival.Tracey is a true believer and supporter for all great artists honing their craft!

I went to Tracey Grimaldi to prepare for the Laguardia High School Audition for Vocal Music. I had no voice training whatsoever going into this experience, and had only sung while playing guitar or for fun. Tracey was a very patient teacher and also improved my voice technique immensely. She helped me prepare a song for the audition, taught me how to match pitch while learning basic music Theory, and we worked on rhythm exercises. Tracey gave me the confidence and determination to succeed so I felt prepared walking into the audition and I was accepted into the Vocal Studio. Today I am part of two ensembles, Mixed Chorus, and Show Choir and have performed with the Elementary Chorus last June. I feel I would not have done as well if it were not for Tracey’s help.

Auditioning for a BFA Musical Theater program is the most challenging process because schools accept only 7-20 people in each program. It’s a nerve-wracking experience, with thousands of kids auditioning for the same schools. Tracey helped me feel so confident in my material that I got into several schools. I am 1 of only 9 at Temple University’s BFA Musical Theater. I could have not been as successful in my college audition process or in other auditions without her and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great teacher!

I started working with Tracey virtually as an undergrad drama major. I missed studying voice as it wasn’t offered at my program. Tracey helped me open up my upper register, explore a huge range of repertoire and dig deep into the characters and stories I was singing. There is a vibrant professional regional theatre community in my region and I’ve been able to consistently book work, launch my career and have fun doing it. We only met in person once but working virtually has given me the same level of preparation and joy as if I’d been able to stand in her studio regularly, which I hope to do soon!

Tracey has been my coach, my mentor, and my biggest cheerleader throughout my time living and working in NYC. From the moment I walked into her studio in 2018, she has pushed and supported me as I navigated the ins and outs of the audition scene. Tracey has a unique ability to see her students fully, which allows her to support them in all aspects of their careers. From choosing material that sets me apart to spending the pandemic on Zoom lessons digging into my voice in new and incredibly technical ways, Tracey has always seen my greatest potential and worked tirelessly to help me achieve it. She has created a studio of talented and kind performers who hold each other up and learn from one another through workshops, classes, and joint-lessons. This is all a testament to her philosophy that community is key. We are better together. Tracey fights for her students and that fight is what sets her apart.