Cheryl Ann’s School of Music & Singing offers elite, private singing instruction for dedicated students in Sunnyside, Long Island City, and at Ripley-Grier Studios in Manhattan.
Founded by Cheryl Ann Cassidy, a professional singer and certified NYC DOE music educator, the studio is known for its high-level training, personalized coaching, and proven results. With over a decade of professional experience and advanced training in vocal pedagogy, Cheryl Ann specializes in developing the connection between the body and the voice building strong, efficient, and expressive singers from the inside out.
Cheryl Ann works with serious students seeking excellence in vocal technique and audition preparation. Her students are consistently accepted into Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and other top performing arts programs each year, as well as major colleges with scholarship offers.
This is a focused, results-driven studio for singers ready to train at a high level — refining their craft, building confidence, and performing with clarity, control, and artistry.
AUDITION PREP CLASSES & VOICE LESSONS
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Cheryl is an exceptional teacher with an incredible ear. She helped me grow in ways I didn’t think were possible — both technically and as a performer.”
— Olivia, LaGuardia Arts HS Vocal Major
“The progress was immediate. Cheryl knows exactly how to bring out the best in her students while building real, lasting vocal technique.”
— Mae O'Reilly
Parent Testimonial
“Working with Cheryl Ann completely transformed my voice and confidence. Her training prepared me for auditions at the highest level — I was accepted into Berklee College of Music for voice.”
— Former Student, Berklee College of Music
Cheryl Ann Cassidy Music School
Cheryl Ann’s School of Music & Singing offers elite, private voice training for serious and dedicated singers in Sunnyside, Long Island City, and at Ripley-Grier Studios in Manhattan.
Founded by Cheryl Ann Cassidy, a professional singer and certified NYC DOE music educator, the studio is known for its high-level, results-driven approach to vocal training. With over a decade of professional experience and advanced training in vocal pedagogy, Cheryl Ann specializes in developing the connection between the body and the voice — creating strong, efficient, and expressive singers with lasting technique.
Cheryl Ann works with a select group of students each season, providing highly personalized coaching in vocal technique and audition preparation. Her students are consistently accepted into LaGuardia High School and other top performing arts programs, as well as major colleges with scholarship offers.
Each lesson is tailored to the individual singer, focusing on healthy vocal production, control, confidence, and performance at a professional standard. This is a focused training environment designed for students who are committed to growth, excellence, and results.
Private Voice Training & Audition Preparation
Studio Details:
• Lessons are offered in person (NYC) and virtually
• Limited availability to ensure individualized attention
• Priority scheduling for ongoing students
• New students accepted by inquiry
Investment:
Premium private coaching rates apply. Packages and long-term training options are available for committed students.
For serious inquiries and bookings:
cherylannsschoolofmusic@gmail.com
FAQs
What is the best way to reach you?
Email is the preferred method of contact. All inquiries are responded to promptly.
When reaching out, please include your phone number, how you were referred, and your general availability for scheduling.
Scheduling
How often should I schedule sessions?
Training frequency is tailored to each student’s goals and level of commitment. Most students train weekly, while those preparing for auditions or seeking accelerated progress may train multiple times per week.
Studio Locations
Where are lessons held?
Private sessions are offered in Sunnyside and Long Island City, as well as at Ripley-Grier Studios in Manhattan. Additional NYC rehearsal spaces may be utilized for convenience and flexibility.
Students
Who do you work with?
Cheryl Ann works with a select group of singers ranging from beginners to advanced performers, including students pursuing competitive performing arts programs and professional opportunities.
Policies
What is your cancellation policy?
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for all cancellations. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged in full.
Online Lessons
When you can’t get to my New York City studio, we can work together using FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype.
Please use a second device to play back piano tracks while singing. One device is used for the connection (desktop, laptop, iPad, etc.), and another to play back accompaniment tracks (iPhone, iPod, etc.)
Here are a few tips:
First of all, use the best Internet Wi-Fi connection you can, and get as close to the router as possible. If you can plug your laptop directly into the router, all the better.
Disconnect other programs or apps that might interfere with our Wi-Fi connection. While Zoom Video Conferencing is best for groups, either FaceTime or Skype are fine when it’s just two people.
Zoom Audio Settings
Besides making sure you have the latest version of the Zoom software installed, there are some audio settings that should be changed for voice lessons. By default, Zoom is configured for talking, not singing.
Open “Audio Settings” in Zoom:
UNCHECK the box next to “Automatically adjust microphone volume” (right below input volume). The input volume slider can be set to about halfway.
√ Check the box next to “Join audio by computer when joining a meeting”
Click “Advanced” Button (bottom corner of audio settings):
√ Check the box next to “show in-meeting option...”
Change “Suppress Persistent Background Noise” from Auto to Disable.
Change “Suppress Intermittent Background Noise” from Auto to Disable.
Be sure “Echo Cancellation” is set to Auto
During our meeting, look in the upper corner:
If you see “Turn ON Original Sound,” click it.
If you see “Turn OFF Original Sound,” leave it.
Studio Policies
LESSONS AND EXPECTATIONS
Teacher Commitment | The teacher is committed to providing high quality, enjoyable and productive lessons for students in a positive learning environment. Lessons are custom-tailored to the student’s individual learning styles, musical interests and personal goals. The teacher will regularly communicate and collaborate with students and parents to provide the best musical education for each student.
Student Commitment | To foster steady progress and growth, it is essential that students commit to consistently and fully participating in their weekly lessons, building practice time into their daily routine, and achieving the specific goals as discussed during each weekly lesson.
WEEKLY LESSONS
Lesson Length | Weekly private lessons are offered in 30, 45 or 60-minute sessions. For many students, 45-minute lessons are ideal to cover the range of pieces, exercises and assignments for a successful week of practice and progress. Younger beginners and those who would do better with shorter lessons are offered 30-minute lessons. Students who would benefit from longer lessons to cover a greater abundance and depth of material and those looking to progress at a faster rate are offered 60-minute lessons. The teacher will determine the best lesson length for each student during the first lesson, and will reassess throughout the course of the student’s musical journey, to ensure each student has the best opportunity to thrive.
No-shows | If the teacher arrives for a lesson and the student is not there, for any reason, the lesson is considered missed and the teacher may leave. As a courtesy, the teacher may choose to wait, with consideration to the weather and waiting conditions, for up to 15 minutes after the lesson start time.
Discontinuing Lessons | There are no refunds provided upon discontinuing lessons. The teacher requests the courtesy of one month’s prior notice, but also respects the student’s right to end lessons at any time. Ideally, this decision is made thoughtfully with plenty of discussion between the student, parent and teacher so that lessons can cease with a positive sense of closure.
Parent Commitment | Parents play a crucial role in ensuring students commit to their lessons progress. Please enquire directly about routine practice for our weekly lessons.
Lesson Time | When a student enrolls in lessons, a weekly lesson time is reserved exclusively for that individual student. Students are expected to prioritize this weekly commitment. If, at some point, the student would like a lesson time change, it may be requested, but due to the teacher’s limited availability, changes can only be accommodated if there is an opening or another student willing to switch.
Parent Commitment | Parents play a crucial role in ensuring students commit to their lessons progress. Please enquire directly about routine practice for our weekly lessons.
Lesson Calendar | Lessons run by the school calendar, from September to June. If school is out of session due to a holiday, vacation or inclement weather, lessons will not be held that day.
Missing Lessons | Payment is expected at the beginning of each month. A minimum of 24 hours is required for cancellations, or the time reserved must be paid for. Monthly Lessons expire and must be used within the month of when payment is first received. If you would like to cancel or reschedule a lesson, you must do so at least 24 hours before your lesson time. Unused lessons from your monthly pack do not roll over to the following month.
Students will not be charged if the teacher must cancel a lesson.
While the following cases are extremely rare, students may be disenrolled from lessons, at the teacher’s discretion, if any of these issues persist: late or unpaid tuition, excessive absences or unprepared lessons, poor attitude or inappropriate behavior, continued lack of interest or effort, or other difficulties in working with the student or family.
BOOK NOW
Due to limited availability, the studio accepts a select number of new students each season. Please submit an inquiry to be considered for placement and to receive details on current openings, training options, and investment.
Serious inquiries only. Waitlist available when the studio is at capacity.