Ezra Barnes
Maria Guedo
"Joanne Pattavina is a teacher of sensitivity and great skill. I studied with Joanne as a college student at the National Theatre Institute over thirty years ago, and I continue to study with her to this day, using what she’s taught me regularly during rehearsal and performance times and to keep in form. Her teaching is simple, easily understood and easy to apply. There are no gimmicks. She is a remarkable teacher and wonderful person."
"Before I started taking voice lessons with Joanne, I would lose my voice when I was nervous, anxious or emotional. I felt my throat close, my breath become shallow and anxiety begin to take over my body and mind. It paralyzed me. Joanne taught me that there is a connection between mind and body and gave me the tools I needed to feel confident and safe about expressing myself. No judgements. Professionally, Joanne has helped me with projection, diction and stamina. She has also given me a new quality of life."
Tal Chatterjee
"Working with Joanne has been hugely beneficial to my career. I’ve had trouble with speech impediments, and anxious stuttering all my life. In turn, my voice would often sound timid/weak in my work. Joanne’s breathing techniques alone have relieved so much of that anxiety and have allowed me to be louder and more powerful without straining my voice or feeling like I’m screaming. Just by working with Joanne on my voice, my acting has become significantly stronger. Joanne is a wonderful teacher and presence. Her wisdom has carried me through more than just acting jobs, but life. It is a privilege to work with her."
Linda Schapley
"Joanne’s patient, gentle, calming manner, along with her extensive knowledge, helped my body to relax, breathe deeply and release tension. The quality of my voice consistently improved. This process began from the floor up! Literally! My stage, commercial & voiceover work benefited significantly. Be aware, homework is essential to improvement. Every student has different needs, and based on what I've witnessed of Joanne's group work, she is able to tailor her instruction to the individual."
Matt W. Cody
"I studied privately with Joanne Pattavina for many years. I appreciated her gentle yet deeply informed approach to voice production. I made gradual, meaningful progress that I took forward into my professional acting career-both on stage and on camera. I still use Joanne's exercises to warm up my voice, and I encourage actors at all levels to study with her."
Justin McEneny
"I have worked with Joanne consistently for almost a year and my voice, articulation and breath work are noticeably stronger for it. Not only is Joanne a great vocal coach, she is also one of the kindest people I know, and I look forward to our sessions every week. She has a way of putting you at ease and letting you discover parts of your voice you never knew were there. Joanne has made me love my voice."