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"Debbie and her relationship with her audience is a profound experience. Her mastery has been in place for decades and yet Debbie is not one to stop learning and growing herself. It makes what she offers her students equally as profound. I have been fortunate enough to watch Debbie walk her talk time and time again for over a decade. I study with Debbie because I want to own for myself the power that exists in authenticity. I want a rapport with my audience like Debbie has with hers. An authentic deeply moving rapport. I can get good training in a number of places but I study with Debbie because my goal is to master my craft."
R.F., professional actor/singer
"Six months ago, I heard Debbie sing for the first time and I was enchanted by her beautiful voice and the way that she communicated the stories of the songs that she sang. After many years of focusing on everything except my music, Debbie inspired me to find the courage to work on my music and to sing publicly. She has helped me develop confidence, technical skill, stage presence, and above all, the joy of singing and bringing happiness to an audience. If your goal is to sing beautifully and authentically in a way that truly moves your audience, Debbie is the perfect choice!"
Katherine Engleman, adult student
"I was very self conscious about my voice before starting here. Over the course of just a few lessons Ms. Boily has given me an amazing set of tools to improve my voice and performance. She is an amazing teacher who bridges the gap between acting and singing. I am much more confident in my singing abilities after taking lessons with her. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in musical theater or cabaret singing."
Bella Ray, high school graduate
"Before starting lessons with Debbie I had virtually no control of my voice, zero confidence, and a difficult time crossing my break. After 3 years of incredibly beneficial lessons, Debbie has prepared me for college auditions as well as potential acting jobs in the future. She is the reason I love performing, singing, and musical theater, and I'd highly recommend her to anyone interested in discovering their highest vocal potential."
Jillian Branch, high school graduate
"Before coming to Debbie, I felt lost when it came to gathering material for college auditions. Not only did she help me find great songs to showcase my abilities, but also helped me grow as an actress. She taught me skills to find a specific emotional connection to what I sing, giving me an advantage at a college prep acting intensive I attended in New York. I'm so grateful for my experience, and am excited to continue learning from her!"
Payton Herbert, high school senior
"Working with Debbie has been an amazing experience. l came in having no voice training what-so-ever except for what l had taught myself listening to show tunes. She has helped me to expand my range, develop both my head and chest voice and that your singing should be an extension of speaking. As an actor it is so important to connect with the character and meaning in a sing and Debbie never lets you just sing without investing in the intention and truth of a song. She is not just teaching voice, but acting too."
Kara Ray, adult student and New York actress
"Deborah has a tendency to just take her students under her wing and make them feel so comfortable and at ease. She is great if you are specifically looking for a teacher to help you with Musical Theater performances (which can be hard to find). She understands that it's not just about the singing, but the emotions and story of the character singing the song. Since working with her, my range has improved, my technique has improved, and l definitely feel more confident going into auditions."
Betzua Huerta, adult student and actress
"l was fortunate enough to work with Debbie who prepared me for my first major concert "Musicals & Bible". l was having difficulties while trying to sing in musicals-theater style as l was only use to sing in opera style (and from the nose). Debbie made these difficulties go away and managed to prepare me for my show which thank God (and thank Debbie!) became a huge success! l am hoping that Debbie will continue to teach and help other people improve their skills and so much more as she has helped me! "
Gal Ben Meir, adult student and performer
"l started working with Debbie when l was 11 years old. She gave me the confidence to break out of my shell and really explore my voice. She is an excellent coach who really pushes her students to do their very best. She is extremely passionate about what she does and is an expert in acting the song. Also an all-around fabulous person to be around who really cares for her students and their needs."
Cori Stolbun, former student, currently a New York actor and producer
"Debbie has been my 16 year-old daughter's vocal/performance instructor for a little over a year. She was referred to us by one of my daughter's Theater dept. teachers at HSPVA. We selected Debbie based on her level of expertise, but also because my daughter felt most comfortable with her teaching style. Debbie guides her students in developing their voice as well as their performance skills. My daughter's singing skills have improved dramatically and she is very happy with her progress. Debbie's emphasis on performance and connecting with an audience have helped my daughter a great deal. l am especially pleased with the growth l have seen in her confidence level. Being able to perform in a showcase last month gave her a wonderful sense of accomplishment!!! She has come a long way in just one year training with Debbie. Very, very happy with both the training and the results - thanks so much Debbie!!"
Katie Kian, parent of Natalia,(recent graduate of Carnegie-Mellon in theater)
R.F., professional actor/singer
"Six months ago, I heard Debbie sing for the first time and I was enchanted by her beautiful voice and the way that she communicated the stories of the songs that she sang. After many years of focusing on everything except my music, Debbie inspired me to find the courage to work on my music and to sing publicly. She has helped me develop confidence, technical skill, stage presence, and above all, the joy of singing and bringing happiness to an audience. If your goal is to sing beautifully and authentically in a way that truly moves your audience, Debbie is the perfect choice!"
Katherine Engleman, adult student
"I was very self conscious about my voice before starting here. Over the course of just a few lessons Ms. Boily has given me an amazing set of tools to improve my voice and performance. She is an amazing teacher who bridges the gap between acting and singing. I am much more confident in my singing abilities after taking lessons with her. I would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in musical theater or cabaret singing."
Bella Ray, high school graduate
"Before starting lessons with Debbie I had virtually no control of my voice, zero confidence, and a difficult time crossing my break. After 3 years of incredibly beneficial lessons, Debbie has prepared me for college auditions as well as potential acting jobs in the future. She is the reason I love performing, singing, and musical theater, and I'd highly recommend her to anyone interested in discovering their highest vocal potential."
Jillian Branch, high school graduate
"Before coming to Debbie, I felt lost when it came to gathering material for college auditions. Not only did she help me find great songs to showcase my abilities, but also helped me grow as an actress. She taught me skills to find a specific emotional connection to what I sing, giving me an advantage at a college prep acting intensive I attended in New York. I'm so grateful for my experience, and am excited to continue learning from her!"
Payton Herbert, high school senior
"Working with Debbie has been an amazing experience. l came in having no voice training what-so-ever except for what l had taught myself listening to show tunes. She has helped me to expand my range, develop both my head and chest voice and that your singing should be an extension of speaking. As an actor it is so important to connect with the character and meaning in a sing and Debbie never lets you just sing without investing in the intention and truth of a song. She is not just teaching voice, but acting too."
Kara Ray, adult student and New York actress
"Deborah has a tendency to just take her students under her wing and make them feel so comfortable and at ease. She is great if you are specifically looking for a teacher to help you with Musical Theater performances (which can be hard to find). She understands that it's not just about the singing, but the emotions and story of the character singing the song. Since working with her, my range has improved, my technique has improved, and l definitely feel more confident going into auditions."
Betzua Huerta, adult student and actress
"l was fortunate enough to work with Debbie who prepared me for my first major concert "Musicals & Bible". l was having difficulties while trying to sing in musicals-theater style as l was only use to sing in opera style (and from the nose). Debbie made these difficulties go away and managed to prepare me for my show which thank God (and thank Debbie!) became a huge success! l am hoping that Debbie will continue to teach and help other people improve their skills and so much more as she has helped me! "
Gal Ben Meir, adult student and performer
"l started working with Debbie when l was 11 years old. She gave me the confidence to break out of my shell and really explore my voice. She is an excellent coach who really pushes her students to do their very best. She is extremely passionate about what she does and is an expert in acting the song. Also an all-around fabulous person to be around who really cares for her students and their needs."
Cori Stolbun, former student, currently a New York actor and producer
"Debbie has been my 16 year-old daughter's vocal/performance instructor for a little over a year. She was referred to us by one of my daughter's Theater dept. teachers at HSPVA. We selected Debbie based on her level of expertise, but also because my daughter felt most comfortable with her teaching style. Debbie guides her students in developing their voice as well as their performance skills. My daughter's singing skills have improved dramatically and she is very happy with her progress. Debbie's emphasis on performance and connecting with an audience have helped my daughter a great deal. l am especially pleased with the growth l have seen in her confidence level. Being able to perform in a showcase last month gave her a wonderful sense of accomplishment!!! She has come a long way in just one year training with Debbie. Very, very happy with both the training and the results - thanks so much Debbie!!"
Katie Kian, parent of Natalia,(recent graduate of Carnegie-Mellon in theater)
"Singing a song without an emotional connection to the story is just singing notes on a page. A strong and powerful performance happens when the singer is truly and authentically in the moment of what is happening in this 3-minute story.
That is what moves an audience."
Deborah Boily
Resource Materials
Please feel free to copy and print these articles for your study and use. I employ all of these techniques and tools in my studio. These and more are available as a handbook offered upon joining the studio to coach or train.
Helpful Articles:
Helpful Articles:
| Audition Pointers |
| How to choose the best song for auditions |
| Acting the Song Pointers |
| Making an emotional connection with your song |
Some of my favorite YouTube tutorials are below...
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MONOLOGUE RESOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=monologues+from+plays+for+teens is a page full of monologue samples for teens. See if any of these look appealing for your audition.
AUDITION SONG RESOURCE: BlueGOBO.com is like a YouTube for Musical Theater. It has recently merged with Ovrtur to get even bigger and it's a great resource to find songs from shows that are not overdone. Spend some time surfing this site for ideas. It's a great way to expand your Musical Theater knowledge as well.
GETTING CENTERED FOR AUDITIONS/PERFORMANCES: When you are worried about any element of your audition or performance preventing you from feeling free and confident, these affirmations are a great help. I have used this method in the past in my career and it's of great help. On this page: http://jackplotnick.com/teacher/ there is a free Ebook entitled "New Thoughts for Actors". In the very beginning is a page full of affirmations.
MONOLOGUE RESOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=monologues+from+plays+for+teens is a page full of monologue samples for teens. See if any of these look appealing for your audition.
AUDITION SONG RESOURCE: BlueGOBO.com is like a YouTube for Musical Theater. It has recently merged with Ovrtur to get even bigger and it's a great resource to find songs from shows that are not overdone. Spend some time surfing this site for ideas. It's a great way to expand your Musical Theater knowledge as well.
GETTING CENTERED FOR AUDITIONS/PERFORMANCES: When you are worried about any element of your audition or performance preventing you from feeling free and confident, these affirmations are a great help. I have used this method in the past in my career and it's of great help. On this page: http://jackplotnick.com/teacher/ there is a free Ebook entitled "New Thoughts for Actors". In the very beginning is a page full of affirmations.