TESTIMONIALS
"Elynn is an inspiring, challenging, intuitive, supportive, wise and passionate teacher. Through her guidance I am claiming my voice, my breath, my energy, my truth. This is her gift; she gives me my Self as an artist."
DEBORAH YATES, Broadway Actor, Singer, Dancer: DREAM (Choreographed and directed by
THE FRED ASTAIRE AWARD WINNER AND
TONY AWARD NOMINEE for Susan Stroman's CONTACT
"Elynn's extraordinary ability to guide raw talent and assist in the artistic and professional evolution of an individual is remarkable. With spot on instinct and an eternal pool of wisdom and creativity, Elynn inspires and supports vocalists to work on finding their true voice, vocally and emotionally. Elynn facilitates the excavation of the longings of your heart and challenges your vocal abilities to come together in dramatic displays of vocal artistry."
NATASHA MARCHEWKA,
Voice-over Talent...
creator of "Your Work Is All I Talk About!"
"The dedicated, passionate teaching of Elynn Diamond helped expand my way of working and thinking. She introduced me to an entirely new world of potential and possibility."
MARK C. REIS , Broadway: FOSSE; National Tours:
CHICAGO, RED, HOT AND BLUE (Papermill Playhouse)
"Elynn is incredible. This is the one class I've found that I actually grow in. It's about discovering your OWN voice. It's literally the creative highlight of my week. I know something is going to happen that I will grow from."
LISA GAJDA, Broadway, Film & TV Performer:
MOVIN' OUT, KISS ME, KATE, FOSSE,
HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS..., TOMMY, EVITA, FOOTLOOSE
"Before I joined Elynn's classes: fear, frustration, failure and
self-doubt traveled with me to every audition and performance no matter how much experience I had. After each class I gained and maintained: confidence, success, happiness, enlightenment, joy and total freedom...go join, learn and discover!!!"
TOME' COUSIN, Broadway Performer: BELLE EPOQUE, CONTACT, National Tours: DREAMGIRLS, A CHORUS LINE,
International: SWEET CHARITY
"Elynn's class reminds you why you love to sing! You learn tools for your craft and tools for your life. You are challenged, supported and inspired...who could ask for anything more!"
NANCY LEMENAGER, Broadway Performer:
MOVIN' OUT, NEVER GONNA DANCE, FORUM, DREAM,
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, GUYS AND DOLLS,
KISS ME KATE
"I want to tell the world about Elynn Diamond. Her classes have been the best money I've ever spent...more valuable than any other lessons I've received. Class has not only changed the way I perform but also how I feel about my life as an artist."
VICTORIA CAVE, Broadway Performer:
CABARET, TOMMY, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS...;
Recording and Live Artist:
STEELY DAN'S LIVE CONCERT TOUR
"One can only soar with Elynn's insight coupled with her generous spirit and knowledge of music. Her strength and humor fuel me."
HILARY MORSE, 1st National tour, TOMMY
"Elynn Diamond is a godsend. If it weren't for her, I'd probably still be too afraid or directionless to know how to get myself out in the world. Elynn possess an incredibly supportive, comforting, and skillful ability to allow each of her students to empower themselves and transform in ways they never thought possible...I am living proof! I am so lucky and feel so grateful to have her in my life. I can't recommend Elynn enough!"
JOANNE WEAVER, Singer, Recording Artist:
"INTERSTELLAR SONGBOOK" at Theatre 80 in NYC,
Recording: INTERSTELLAR SONGBOOK
"Elynn Diamond is a truly dynamic and moving performer, and a teacher who really knows her craft. To experience her class is to take an inspiring journey to the heart of the creative process."
PAUL GREENWOOD, ACCOMPANIST, PERFORMER:
BISTRO AWARD WINNER, MAC AWARD WINNER
"Because of the way she trained, transitioned and coached me, I give her full credit for giving me the confidence,
technical skill and joy to ace my audition as Countess for
GRAND HOTEL resulting in a successful tour of that show..."
BONNIE DIAZ, Dancer, Singer, Actress, Choreographer:
Former World Mambo Champion, founder Ballroom Barks™,
creator of Ballroomology™
"Extremely powerful and exciting singer."
KURT PETERSON, Broadway Performer, Producer, Teacher
"Elynn Diamond has true vision - the ability to see you at your best before you do and help you get there."
LAURIE KRAUZ, Jazz Singer, BISTRO AWARD WINNER
"...there is no one more influential and inspiring as
Elynn Diamond. Under her patient, supportive and passionate guidance, I learned to trust myself as an artist, and to honor my own instincts. Elynn helped me to make fear of performing a thing of the past and freed me to take center stage! The greatest gift that a performing artist can give themselves is to study with Elynn."
LIZZIE CZERNER, Actress and Artistic Director of
Bang Comedy Theatre in L.A.
"Elynn is awesome! A true gift to any person on a path of artistic discovery..."
KERRY WASHINGTON, Film, Stage and TV Actress:
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND,
RAY (THE RAY CHARLES STORY), SHE HATES ME,
BAD COMPANY, AGAINST THE ROPES, OUR SONG,
A THOUSAND WORDS, RACE, SCANDAL (EMMY NOMINATION FOR OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES)
"Elynn Diamond creates a healthy and trusting environment in which you want to risk and learn. She is a truthful, spiritual teacher who gives you tools to freedom in voice and life. She is deeply moving and continues to inspire me."
SUSAN MISNER, Broadway and Film Performer:
CHICAGO (THE MOVIE), FORUM, GUYS AND DOLLS, DREAM, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS...
TV Actress: ONE LIFE TO LIVE, PERSON OF INTEREST, THE AMERICANS
"Elynn Diamond's gifts are beyond words - she is a total Shaman of the voice. She is a master teacher and a magical human being. I've seen people who work with her go from amateur to Broadway, from waitress to movie star,from non-singer to a working professional. She will help your dreams come true."
JULIE FLANDERS, Singer/Songwriter OCTOBER PROJECT
"Elynn Diamond is a spectacular teacher as well as a spectacular person. She has a truly special gift of getting you to be simple and truthful."
ANTHONY BARRILE, Actor, Singer, Dancer: Broadway: Cousin Kevin in TOMMY, STAND UP TRAGEDY,
Film: KISS ME GUIDO, HAMBURGER HILL
"Elynn Diamond is a miracle! With her gentle touch she enables artists to access their deepest, most vulnerable places, to find strength and to soar to new heights. Her work is unique, vital, uninhibited and thrilling. You simply will not find another class like Elynn's."
JENNIFER WALDMAN, Director, Choreographer,
Broadway Performer: WICKED, TITANIC
"Elynn Diamond is a miracle worker. I pray that one day
I will be able to give back to the universe what I have
received from Elynn."
ANGELA AI, Singer/Songwriter, Actress:
current CD release, "ANGELA AI",
Songwriter's Hall of Fame Award (Songwriter's Showcase)
"Elynn's class is so much more than a preparation for auditions and performance; it's an inspiring opportunity to explore all the possibilities of creative expression."
MARY MACLEOD, Broadway Performer: CHICAGO, FOSSE, SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, COMPANY, GUYS & DOLLS
"From the bottom of my heart, I thank Elynn Diamond.
She's a wonderful teacher. It's all about communication
and she respects that."
AIKO NAKASONE, Broadway Singer, Dancer, Actress, choreographer: RENT, TOMMY
"Elynn Diamond is an extraordinary and brilliant source of wisdom. She elicits authentic, individual talent from her students and then helps develop it to astonishing new levels. By nurturing a performer's strengths, she helps them break through barriers."
CLARISSA DANE, Singer/Songwriter and
Recording Artist (Sony, MTV, Plygram); CD release
FRIENDS FOR LIFE: "WE WILL ALWAYS SURVIVE"
"With her knowledge of craft, her enthusiasm, and her wisdom,
she creates a safe and supportive environment in which growth inevitably takes place. From Elynn I have learned that singing can be a joyous and empowering experience."
ROBIN MORSE, Broadway, Film and TV Actress;
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION, BRING BACK BIRDIE,
TV: THIRTY-SOMETHING,
Film: THE FIRST WIVES CLUB
"I have found that regardless of one's skills or experience, there is always a great deal of discovery, learning and inspiration to be had...Elynn provides a space for people to express themselves and overcome insurmountable obstacles."
MILES CRAWFORD, Musician, Actor...Recording, Stage,
TV and Film: STOMP
"...an environment that allows me to explore every aspect
of my craft...exhilarating...Elynn allows me to go further than
I could have imagined. The results are always exciting."
CAESAR SAMAYOA, Actor, Singer: HIDDEN SKY, RAGS, Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET
"Elynn Diamond is rare in that she is a singer of extraordinary skill and technical expertise who is able to dig deep inside herself to release huge torrents of passion and emotion."
LIZZ MANNERS, BISTRO AWARD WINNER,
MAC AWARD WINNER
"To sing with Elynn is like having an angel in your ear.
Her generous and caring spirit shines through her work."
ANTHONY SANTELMO JR., 5 time Mac Nominee, Backstage Bistro Award, Connecticut Critics Circle Award/ Outstanding Actor; GUY AND DOLLS/Downtown Theatre
Actor, Singer: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA