Tom Burke Voice Studio

When I came to Tom, I was confused and frustrated about all the difficulties I was having with my voice. I wasn't getting answers anywhere and I was about to give up. It was clear to me he not only understood all my vocal issues immediately, but he went about giving me tools to fix them that I could start using right away. To say how many ways my voice has improved I would need to write an entire article. The improvement, I am delighted to say, is dramatic and noticeable by everyone who hears me sing. Areas of vast improvement are pitch issues clearing up, decreased effort, improved range just to name a few. Being a gifted speech pathologist and music instructor Tom has helped me to land in my true voice both technically and emotionally - I am finally able to express through my voice what my heart has to say. I was not able to do that at all before I started vocal coaching with Tom. Tom not only changed my voice - but my life! I just did a Solo Cabaret Show that was a big success for me because of Tom and his brilliant techniques, intellect and intuitive sensitivity of how to work specifically with me to bring out my personal best. I am excited about how much more I have to learn from Tom and feel totally confident I will continue to improve in leaps and bounds! more

Tom has been the vocal coach at Google for over 4 years now, and the scope of challenges his coaching addresses continues to grow. He began by coaching our training teams with voice lessons so our courses would be more dynamic. Google's training innovations were written up in Fast Company in an article called "Training Secrets from the Googleplex", and Tom was truly integral to the energy and spark that underscored our techniques. Executives, marketing managers, and sales people also work with Tom before key sales presentations and PR opportunities. Tom works with our internal "voice talent" before they record trainings that are used by thousands of Googlers. Universally, people remark to me "that was the most productive hour I have spent in a long time!" after their session with Tom. They are smitten by both his enthusiastic personality and his techniques which make an immediate difference. But vocal quality can only take us so far, and we have started engaging Tom earlier in the process of developing major trainings. He now advises us on the storyline, borrowing from his experiences coaching HBO casts and being in theater to bring dramatic techniques to our work. Personally, Tom has helped me find my "inner Oprah", and given me vocal license to experiment and really be myself with the audience. Tom is more than just a vocal coach and speech pathologist, because he takes the time to really understand my goals and make specific, insightful suggestions that quickly improve my approach. more

I began working with Tom in August 2009 after having herniated my vocal cords after multiple speaking engagements for large state and national court reporting associations. Tom's vocal coaching and speech therapy are very down to earth, easy to understand, and, best of all, his techniques work! Within a few voice sessions my voice began to improve. In the fall of 2010 I embarked on a rigorous speaking schedule, and I received the highest marks from attendees....and the best part was I did not injure my voice! People told me they could listen to me all day because the quality of my voice was spectacular and the presentation of my seminars was easy to follow and understand. Tom has also been instrumental in keeping my voice healthy during my pregnancy. At seven months pregnant, my vocal cords look better than ever Tom and his voice lessons have been a key part to my success as a speaker, and I am extraordinarily blessed to have found him! If you want your speaking career to take off, run to work with Tom and his associates. more

"I'm so happy I found Tom Burke! Tom has been the perfect music instructor to build on the foundation of my classical and musical theatre conservatory technique, and prepare my voice for the professional arena. Over the past year, Tom has used his fun exercises in vocal coaching and voice lessons and has a keen ear for adjustments to methodically help me find my true natural singing voice. I am now singing with better tone, more consistency and less tension than ever before, which in turns means greater range, control, and flexibility between genres. Not only is Tom fun to work with, he also achieves results: since working with Tom I've seen a steady increase in my musical theatre callbacks and offers, and my career has really stepped up to the next level. I'm now booking bigger parts, and at more competitive theatres; working with Tom this past year I have booked seven regional Equity musicals in a row, including leads in both a classic R&H and a contemporary rock musical! I look forward to continued vocal coaching and voice lessons to continue improving and maintaining a healthy singing voice and give him my highest recommendation!" more