Patrick is an extremely knowledgeable ""voice facilitator."" I think his teaching philosophy can be likened to a sherpa (mountain guide) since, at least in my case, he uses a ""critical thinking"" approach. As his student you are an active learner. This model of teaching and learning contrasts itself with a more elitist ""guru"" style. You won't make progress if you just show up at a lesson, don't practice, and expect him to do all the heavy lifting. His teaching style can also be described as ""eclectic,"" since he models some brief passages directly and uses imagery to get his ideas across. He records all the lessons so that you can practice the exercises he gives you at home and you can examine your work on repertoire through thoughtful listening. If you take an active approach to your education he is a great partner who helps you accomplish your goals. He is an expert in the physiology of the voice and he can isolate specific practice techniques that lead to improvement. I have been studying with Patrick for 3 years by now. I have noticed a great increase in my range and degree of resonance. He is both very smart and friendly. There are a lot of voice teachers in New York City, many of them with impressive professional credits. Although Patrick has performed extensively himself (and continues his performing career concurrently with his career as a voice ""facilitator"") he dedicates most of his time to being a pedagogue. He also has some excellent ideas regarding interpretation of vocal pieces but I see him mostly as a technician because he believes (and I agree) you have to be able to apply your new techniques before you can really interpret freely. That being said I think he is very ""musical."" So I think you are likely to improve under his guidance more than you would under the guidance of a teacher whose career has mostly been as a performer. Just because you can DO doesn't necessarily mean that you can TEACH. I recommend him highly and without reservation\r
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