Marissa Katz Vocal Studio

02/01/2026

Last night’s opening night at the Riverdale Y was unforgettable. Seeing my incredibly talented voice student Shoshy Ciment shine as Rosemary in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was such a special experience and an absolute joy. I’m so proud of her and so glad I was there. Don’t miss it—tickets are still available! Catch this fantastic show while you still can! 🎭

12/18/2025

⭐️ Marissa Katz Vocal Studio Student Highlight: Lindsey Gradwohl! ⭐️

Lindsey Michelle Gradwohl is an actor, singer, and production manager currently based in NYC. Lindsey is a proud member of Actor's Equity Association.

A native of Eastern Pennsylvania, Lindsey has been involved with music and theatre for most of her life. At the age of five, she began studying piano, and later, voice and cello. Lindsey is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Theatre. While at BW, she studied both stage management and vocal performance.

Lindsey has worked with many companies all over the country, including Punchdrunk, Theatreworks USA, Bucks County Playhouse, Media Theater, and the Walt Disney World Resort. With several choirs, she has sung in notable concert halls, including David Geffen Hall (formerly Avery Fisher Hall) at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the National Shrine.

When not at the theatre, Lindsey enjoys reading, film, tea drinking, and general frivolity.

11/24/2025

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🌟MARISSA KATZ VOCAL STUDIO STUDENT HIGHLIGHT: JACK!🌟

Prepare your heart — Jack’s voice is so pure and sweet, it’s impossible not to melt! And the best part? He’s just as kind-hearted as he sounds.

This is Jack’s very first year of voice lessons, and he always greets me with a beautiful smile.

He even braved his way through his first audition and was selected to join the New York City Children’s Chorus! Way to go, Jack! 🎉🙌

09/13/2025

So excited for these two amazing voice students in my studio representing both Great Neck North and South High Schools in their musical theatre productions of “Chicago” and “Guys and Dolls”. Catch Lindsay Stoller as Roxie Hart and Zach Dorf as Nicely-Nicely Johnson! Very proud voice teacher! 🤩

09/03/2021

What an amazing way to give back to those in need right now. Helping some one breathe again. Something which we take for granted and don’t think about...until...we can’t. Giving them back their emotional and physical strength...boosting their spirit...and hope. A deeply diaphragmatic and rejuvenating hope....what bigger gift is there to give?

A six-week program developed by the English National Opera and a London hospital offers customized vocal lessons to aid coronavirus recovery.

09/09/2020

Beautifully written touching article. Music has this ability to capture our feelings and emotions sometimes beyond what words alone can express.

From the new "balcony performances" to virtual concerts, many music artists have used music as an escape from the current health crisis reality.

06/02/2020

My Vocal Studio is now online. I have over 15+ years experience teaching and would love to help you achieve your goals! Reach out to me at (516)557-4587 or at [email protected] and let’s SING!

I love the words to this song by “The Carpenters” although I am far more familiar with the Sesame Street version that I sing to my one year old. ;) How true these words are. We each have a song to sing. We each have a voice that needs to be heard now more than ever. Some of us rejoice in our voices...some are afraid to be heard.....we all have insecurities...weaknesses and strengths. I’d love to explore them with you!

Sing.
Sing a song.
Sing out loud, sing out strong.
Sing of good things, not bad.
Sing of happy, not sad.
Sing.
Sing a song.
Make it simple to last your whole life long.
Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear.
Just sing.
Sing a song.
La La La La La La
La La La La La La
La La La La La La
Sing. Sing a song.
Let the world.
Sing out loud.
Sing of love there, could be.
Sing…

04/17/2020

Dear students past, present and future! I am now available online! Please call me to schedule. I would be happy to answer any questions at 516-557-4587, pm me through Facebook, or by email at [email protected]. Stay healthy and safe! 🎹🎼🎹

12/21/2018

Wonderful ideas which really should be put to use everywhere. Hopefully this will catch on more and more.....

Campaign is expected to launch across the entire U.K. by 2023

06/11/2018

I can’t tell you how often students have told me about that particular chorus teacher from elementary or middle school who told them not to sing or that they weren’t good enough for whatever reason and that they should either mime the words or sit in the back of the class. For many those feelings and words stick with them well into their adult lives and affect their actions and self-esteem. Fortunately there are so many amazing music instructors in this world who have more awareness about the damage that destructive statements like this can cause. I work with students all the time on busting these unfounded myths about how horrible their singing voices were when they were younger and replace it with knowledge and understanding. Singing is a joy that all of us should be able to use if we so desire!

Children with difficulty singing can be labelled as 'nonmusical' by parents, teachers and pop culture. This toxic idea of 'talent' can deprive people of music's benefits for the rest of their lives.