Debra Wiley-Hart

Healthy technique allows you to have fun!

Debra Wiley-Hart is an experienced singing voice specialist, and an internationally renowned acting teacher and director. She has performed as a featured soprano in classical (opera, recital, stage) and contemporary (musical theater, cabaret, operetta) venues, locally, regionally and abroad. M.A., NYU in both Acting and Vocal Performance. Active member of NATS and NYSTA; performer's unions (AEA, AGMA, SAG-AFTRA, AGVA). In her private voice and acting studio in Manhattan, she teaches vocal technique and dramatic expression, specializing in teaching classical and musical theater voices to "crossover," with an open throated technique. With cross-disciplinary training in vocology, Ms. Wiley-Hart also retrains damaged voices. She has taught and directed performers at institutions that include The Juilliard School, The Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, Steinhardt/NYU, Marymount Manhattan, Harlem School of the Arts, Henry Street Settlement, Disney Theatricals, SAG, AFTRA, Montclair State/Cali School (3 years) and The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute (18 years and currently). With a following abroad, she often teaches master classes in Europe. She has been included consistently in Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Teaching Philosophy

Specializes in integrating singing and acting through posture and body alignment (incorporates Alexander, Feldenkrais and Dalcroze exercises), breath management and individually designed vocal exercises. The goal is freedom of artistic expression through the healthy use of the body, breath and voice. Teaches that there is one voice, top to bottom, no matter what the style. Receives frequent referrals from ENT's and speech pathologists.

Studio Policies

24-hour cancellation policy. Accepts professionals and talented beginners - has students on Broadway, in regional touring companies (theatre and opera), in the U.S. and abroad.