Testimonials
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Stephanie Torns, "Jenna" in Waitress and "Elphaba" in Wicked on Broadway and National Tours
“The interest and individual care that Amy puts into mentoring each of her students is truly remarkable. I feel that much of my success is due to the help and support of Amy and would recommend her to anyone.”
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Justin Clynes, "Greg" in National Tour of A Chorus Line
“Amy made me a professional! In three years, my lessons with Amy took me from a non-singer to booking jobs in musical theatre. She finds a way to make YOUR voice work and does it with supportiveness and kindness. I was cast in the National Tour of A Chorus Line because of her!”
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Chrissy (mom) and Caitlyn Fortner (high school student, performer at Charleston Stage). Summerville, SC
“Amy has had such a powerful impact on my daughter’s life. She always comes out of her lessons with a huge smile. The growth Caitlyn has had in the past six years is absolutely unbelievable. Amy is a wonderful teacher who has so much love and genuine compassion for her students that she is unmatched. It is with complete satisfaction and an even greater appreciation that I recommend Amy to anyone at any level.”
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Madison Daning, Regional Theatre actor
“Amy is an absolute blessing to work with! She is not only knowledgeable in everything technical, but she completely understands and helps me thrive in the storytelling and art of music. She also has very individualized sessions, and is more than willing to help accomplish personal music goals, whether it be working on audition pieces, songs for performances, growing in technique… I highly recommend contacting her about taking a lesson if you’re even the slightest bit interested in expanding your craft!”
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Daniel Robinson, "Fender" and u/s "Link" in Hairspray on Broadway, "Will Parker" in Oklahoma! First National Tour
“Amy not only gave me the tools to create better sounds with my voice, but she also helped me fill those notes with what was in my heart. A great teacher, a great performer, and a dear friend.”
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Amy Swift, Regional Musical Theatre actor, Toronto, Canada
“Amy knew who I was and what sort of singer I could be the moment I stepped in to her studio. She gave me confidence and helped me realize my full potential. Amy offered me support, strength and never gave up on me, even when I was afraid of moving forward. She is patient, fun and passionate; I would recommend Amy to everyone!”
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Matthew Frusher, Regional Musical Theatre actor
"Amy is one of the most compassionate and talented people I have ever come across. She has a way to make you feel completely comfortable and make your voice soar. Amy has helped me become a better singer and performer by not only giving me the proper techniques and improving my range, but also by giving me the confidence to try things I would never try before. As a working actor she has given me the tools to maintain my voice, which are essential when performing 8 shows a week.”
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Andrew Williams, Summerville, SC
“I am grateful to call myself one of Amy’s students. With her guidance and support, I have progressed leaps and bounds in my technique, song interpretation, and confidence as a singer… I can trust myself and love my voice for what it is, not what I think it should be. Thank you, Amy, for all that you do.”
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Melissa VanPelt, "Little Inez" in Hairspray on Broadway
“Amy was my voice teacher at AMD-NY. Then in 2019 I was in Charleston and had a voice lesson and it was like no time had passed. She is very knowledgeable of the voice as an instrument that can be strengthened. I still use exercises she taught me to this day for warm ups. I am fortunate to be able to have video call lessons even though we're in different cities. She will always be my first choice.”
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Leslie Lemus, Goose Creek, SC
“Ms. Amy is incredible! I struggled with my voice for a long time; I was afraid to sing. As soon as I started with her, she not only helped me find my voice, but she helped me earn confidence that I was longing for. I used to be afraid of auditioning for roles, now I love doing so. She is caring, understanding, and inspiring. She has helped me in tremendous ways and I am incredibly thankful. It was a total 180 with my voice and I have Ms. Amy to thank.”
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Sarah Hansen, Salem, Oregon
I started working with Amy about 7 years ago. She is knowledgeable, intuitive and encouraging; her technique has helped take my voice to places I never could have dreamed. My confidence as a singer has soared and I am supremely happy with improvements I have seen in my range, tone and stamina. It is strange and wonderful for me to feel as happy as I do with the way I sound. With Amy’s help, I have come to love my voice and no longer wish to sound like anyone else besides me. My voice would not be where it is today without Amy, I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to study with her.
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Ann Peck McBride, Professional Musical Theatre performer
“I have been singing for over 40 years, with at least 7 different teachers, and Amy Billings is by far the best teacher I have ever had. Studying with her, I extended my range... Amy is an accomplished singer and performer herself, and because of her intimate knowledge of singing for the stage, she is able to prepare an artist for it.”
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Ellie Knoll, Salem, Oregon
I started voice lessons with Amy in high school. I had taken lessons from two other people before, but no one was quite like Amy. She stopped me from apologizing for making mistakes, taught me how to fix them, and how to move on. She has changed my choir singer voice into the voice of a soloist, has given me confidence, and has made me a better singer and performer.”