Vocal Coaching
Vocal Coaching online and in Pennington, NJ
“She is my first call for aria package, recital, and role preparation. I value her guidance and artistry, and I leave her coachings feeling clear and empowered.”
—Kristin Roney, MM, Singer, educator, and co-owner of YogaVoice®
“I always feel ready to go to an audition or to an opera rehearsal after preparing my music with Lynda as my coach.”
—Rachel Cetel, Voice Teacher and Soprano
Bring your best artistry into your performances and auditions.
Are you a professional vocalist getting ready for auditions or working on a new role?
I’ve helped singers prepare for auditions, operas, recitals, and concert performances on stages around the world. Whether you’re an already established professional or you’re looking to bridge the gap between school and a young artist program, I’d like to help you bring your best singing and artistry into your performances. Together we’ll work to prepare your music thoroughly, so that you can cultivate your own process and develop a unique interpretation that gives you confidence every time you walk onstage.
How does it work?
I work with singers in-person, online, or by recording coaching tracks.
Click below to contact me, and we’ll schedule a complimentary phone or Zoom call to discuss how I can best help you!
Lynda Saponara is a pianist with international performing credits and over 25 years of teaching experience.
She’s taught pianists and singers who have continued on to flourishing professional music careers in the United States and abroad.
Lynda has premiered works by composers Andrew Lovett, David Martynuik, Laurie Altman, Robert Young McMahan, Stephen Caldwell, Thomas Carlo Bo, and Craig Levesque. She was a founding member of the chamber ensemble trio@play, which released two CDs and was featured on WWFM, The Classical Network. Lynda has collaborated with American Institute of Musical Studies, Princeton Festival, American Handel Festival, Opera Festival of New Jersey, and has performed on the TODAY show.
Lynda has served as a faculty member at Columbia University, The College of New Jersey, Mason Gross School of the Arts, New Jersey City University, and Wagner College. She holds Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Collaborative Piano, and performs regularly with professional instrumentalists and singers. She has performed in master classes for composer John Corigliano, percussionist Evelyn Glennie, pianists Joan Dornemann and Dalton Baldwin, and singers Paul Plishka, Sharon Sweet, Patricia Craig, and Gabriela Lechner.
Lynda is the owner of Princeton Piano Teacher, a piano and vocal coaching studio in Pennington, NJ and online.
Testimonials
“Since the pandemic there has been this very strange situation where you need to learn music, can’t always meet in person, reduced rehearsal times, and the constant possibility of concerts and productions canceled. Lynda’s help as a pianist and coach who has been willing to make learning tracks has been invaluable. Of course coaching with her in person is preferred and lovely, this offer of recorded learning tracks has made it possible for us to continue to collaborate 3000 miles away and has ensured that I’m prepared when concerts and productions have not been canceled. I love coaching with Lynda in person and can’t wait to do so again.”
—Sarai Cole, Freelance Opera Singer
“As an operatic mezzo-soprano, Lynda's coachings are invaluable. She is exact, collaborative, and supportive. She is particularly gifted with bigger voices, and can handle all genres and romance languages. She is my first call for aria package, recital, and role preparation. I value her guidance and artistry, and I leave her coachings feeling clear and empowered. Thank you, Lynda!”
—Kristin Roney, MM, Singer, educator, and co-owner of YogaVoice®
“Lynda Saponara is an exceptional collaborative pianist. Her knowledge of operatic repertoire, diction, and the inner workings of the voice are top notch. I have worked with her now for many years, and she has helped me prepare for countless auditions and several operatic roles. I always feel ready to go to an audition or to an opera rehearsal after preparing my music with Lynda as my coach.
In addition, Lynda has helped some of my voice students prepare for performances and auditions with her customized pre-recorded accompaniment tracks. She always prepares quality recordings in a timely fashion.
I feel lucky to call Lynda a mentor, colleague and friend!”
—Rachel Cetel, Voice Teacher and Soprano