Elena Nikulshina-Fray

Student Recommendations

• Robert H. October 25, 2010

  " Elena Is devoted solely to the support and enrichment of anyone,s vocal cords. I have been working with Elena for about 2 years, In that time period she has been able in a very short time work out some big problems I had vocally, believe me I had many for example I was singing in the wrong range for years and she was able to detect it after my first lesson. I have gotten so much more out of taking lesson with Elena that I anticipated. After I believe 2 months when I started to work with her I was on stage during one of her student recitals singing The Aria Ah la paterna Mano (Verdi's Macbeth) and Tu qui Santuzza duet ( Cavalleria Rusticana) It was a Great success. Later that same year I competed in a competition in Houston named the Italian American Idol and won the first place. If you are serious about learning to sing for a 100 years you need a teacher that knows the Voice and vocal cords and put you on the right track.... In closing my repertoire is so large now it would be to much to mention. The point is that I can now sing Almost everything . Another Point I would like to make is that she maintains a active recital series witch in my option makes her students ready for the real world. Elena is just a dream come trough DON'T MISS OUT!!!!!!!!! schedule your first Lesson today. "

• Robert H. October 25, 2010

  "ELENA Is devoted solely to the support and enrichment of anyone Vocal cords. I have been working with Elena for about 2 years, In that time period she has been able in a very short time work out some big problems I had vocally, believe me I had many for example I was singing in the wrong range for years and she was able to detect it after my first lesson. I have gotten so much more out of taking lesson with Elena that I anticipated. After I believe 2 months when I started to work with her I was on stage during one of her student recitals singing The Aria Ah la paterna Mano (Verdi's Macbeth) and Tu qui Santuzza duet ( Cavalleria Rusticana) It was a Great success. Later that same year I competed in a competition in Houston named the Italian American Idol and won the first place. If you are serious about learning to sing for a 100 years you need a teacher that knows the Voice and vocal cords and put you on the right track.... In closing my repertoire is so large now it would be to much to mention. The point is that I can sing Almost everything now. Another Point I would like to make is that she maintains a active recital series witch in my option makes her students ready for the real world. Elena is just a dream come trough DON'T MISS OUT!!!!!!!!! schedule your first Lesson today. "

• Melanie T. December 11, 2010

  "I have known Elena as a vocal coach and friend for several years.Her technical background and professional expertise have raised the level of my vocal development sevenfold.She will challenge you as a student and mentor and support your growth efforts as an artist. Elena understands the impact our jobs,children,relationships and friends have upon our learning and performance capabilities and she champions a total body commitment to vocal production. She will teach you how to incorporate a primed-for-action yet relaxed physicality during singing. Elena commands a vast repertoire at her fingertips and will always guide the singer to what is appropriate for their voice type. She is a total professional and teacher and you will be amazed with your personal progress!"

• Bryan F. December 13, 2010

  "I have known Elena for over three years now. I must say that I feel absolutely blessed that she has come into my life! Besides being an extraordinary instructor in both voice and piano, she brought out a side of me that allows me to perform at top level. I feel that she is much different than the rest of the teachers out there. You can feel that she actually cares and is concerned with your vocal and or piano development. She shows that she cares and you can feel that she's not just here to take your money. She is not afraid to push you past what you may think your limit is. The first aria Elena started me out on was "Il prologo" from the opera "Il Pagliacci". Needless to say, it was a challenge, but she would not have given it to me if she didn't think she could help me get through it and make it shine. I would say that she is one of the best teachers instucting today!"

• Angelika K. Monday

  "I am 15, and i have had Elena as a vocal and piano teacher for 3 years! She has basically become part of the family for me. She is an amazing teacher that doesn't yell at students, and she still manages to teach so much. I have learned so much, and I still manage to have fun."