“She has given my daughter the most rare and precious gifts of all...self-esteem, confidence and a love of singing!”
My daughter Sara has been taking voice lessons each week with Nanne for two years. Nanne is a remarkable professional and phenomenal human being. She is a gifted vocalist, accomplished and talented singer and actress, and a thoughtful, diligent, caring and kind teacher. Most importantly, she has given my daughter the most rare and precious gifts of all...self-esteem, confidence and a love of singing!
Nanne is an extraordinary teacher! She is a beautiful person inside and out and her enthusiasm and love of music are apparent from the moment you meet her. She always makes everyone feel immediately warm and welcome. There are no words that can adequately express how inspiring and impressive she is. Nanne's commitment to singing and music, her technical mastery, her creativity and loving way make her the ideal voice teacher!
- Lauren, mother to daughters ages 8 and 11
Nanne Allecia has been my daughter Gemma’s voice coach for two years. We don’t think of her as another after school elective, she has become extended family.
Nanne works with the whole child, intuitively understanding their personality and supporting them unconditionally. Gemma’s voice has improved drastically and she can’t wait to see Nanne every week. Nanne is a mother herself, a gifted singer, and a woman of integrity. I couldn’t possibly recommend someone more highly as a teacher and a human being.
- Thayer
My daughter had a wonderful experience learning to sing with Nanne. She really came out of her shell and gained a lot of confidence as a result of the lessons. Not only did she learn to sing, but I feel it gave her the impetus to participate in other activities, such as swimming and ice skating.
- Moukadas, mother to daughter age 5
Hi! My name is Mia Katz, I’m 16 years old, and I currently attend the Chapin school. I’ve been taking voice lessons with Nanne for 10 years and I can truly say there isn’t another teacher like her. She has not only been my biggest supporter in furthering my music career, but her attention to detail and true care for her students has lead me to obtain skill and a love for music I couldn’t have learned from anyone else. Nanne’s way of teaching has taught me the basics to prepare my voice for any genre of music as well as allowing me to focus on the genre’s I enjoy the most. Every week I perform voice warmups then continue on to sing songs of my choice, songs to challenge my voice brought forward by Nanne, or a song I may be preparing for one of our voice recitals. Every year for the holidays we perform at an senior citizens home then again in spring for family and friends. These performances, not mandatory but encouraged, have pushed many students, including myself, outside their comfort zones; improving stage presence, conquering stage fright, and allowing students to share their gifts with the world. Nanne has also assisted me in other areas such as a school play audition, Acapella practice, or even a song recording as surprise gift to my mom. Nanne never fails to make me feel supported and confident in my singing ability. Coming from someone who’s known her for so long, it is impossible to refrain from bonding with this special woman. Each new student she takes on feels prioritized and never forgotten.
- Mia Katz
Nanne is not only a talented performer, but an outstanding and generous teacher. She was patient and kind as I struggled to find my own voice. She brings not only her profound knowledge of music to the task, but also her love of the craft.
- Karen, adult student
Not only does Nanne teach my daughter Lydia solid technique, my daughter has lots of fun and in the process has built great confidence in her singing. Lydia had a teacher who was so technique focused that it seemed as if Lydia was inhibited and self-conscious. Other learning opportunities have been fun but without Nanne's classical technique so the result is a good time but no learning. I think Nanne's combination of technical knowledge, ability to communicate this to a young girl (Lydia started with her at 10 and is now 13), and capacity to relate warmly and yet in an authentic manner to her has been a perfect combination for Lydia, and one I imagine would work for most young singers lucky enough to train with her.
- Joni, mother to Lydia age 13
My daughter, Annabel, has been working with Nanne for over 3 years and always looks forward to seeing her. Nanne is an excellent teacher and is not only concerned with making sure that Annabel has proper singing technique but also making sure that the lessons are fun and enjoyable. Nanne has a wonderful way with children and makes them feel secure and supported. The recital at the end of the year instills confidence and pride in the children as opposed to feeling like a competition. I would highly recommended Nanne to anyone looking for a singing teacher.