"I was fortunate enough to work with Jeff Halpern from 1997 - 2016. Jeff transformed me as a vocalist. When I first started studying with him I was a coloratura soprano with no belting capabilities. Today, I can boast a 3 octave range. I have not only a chest belt to a D (with a trick belt to a G), but still retain my high D over C. I think the best part of Jeff’s technique is ease. There’s nothing hard to understand - his technique makes all the sense in the world! Lastly, with Jeff you’re getting both coach and teacher in one. His accompaniment is just as spot on as his technique”. - Michele Ragusa
"Jeff Halpern is a voice teacher extraordinaire! I have worked with him for 10 years and I have to say he totally changed not only the way I sing, but also my life as an actor and singer. When you study with Jeff, you not only get someone who knows how to teach you to sing, but also someone who knows how to help you with every facet of your acting/singing career. He encourages one to get out there and perform—he works on audition repertoire, film sides, play sides, character development through the lyrics we sing, teaching you the show once you book the job. He taught me how to book work including: several regional theaters, two National Tours, One International Tour, an Off Broadway Musical Production, various films.Thank you Jeff for changing my life and helping me reach my dreams." - Nancy Evans
"I owe Jeff Halpern a great debt of gratitude for his invaluable help in my finding my voice. I always loved to sing and had natural talent, but lacked the confidence to audition for musicals. Working with Jeff was a revelatory experience, as he taught me his wonderful technique for finding support for the voice in the breath and in the body. Hearing the sounds coming out of me in his lessons was very moving, and I knew he was helping me to open up a new path in my artistic life. I ended up working on Broadway/off-Broadway and regionally in musicals (High Fidelity, Young Frankenstein, Peter & The Starcatcher, Like Love, Dog & Pony), and also found my way into writing and recording original music (I have released two full-length albums to date), which has been incredibly fulfilling! I loved working with Jeff and absolutely recommend him to anyone at any level who wishes to find their voice and shine their light!" Website: JpWalkerMusic.com
Jon’s albums, 2013’s The Guilty Party and 2016’s People Going Somewhere are both available on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.
"I never thought I'd find someone as special as my voice teacher from college. Then I met Jeff. He went above and beyond what I learned in school. His vocal pedagogy far surpasses anyone I've ever worked with and he explains it in a way anyone can understand. If you have a last minute audition you need help with, he makes time for you. He's honest, he doesn't sugar coat anything (which you desperately need in show business) and he's got great advice on life issues. He's someone you can trust with your most vulnerable side. Kansas City gained a special man and a fantastic voice teacher." - Kim Sava.
"I cannot begin to say the immense gratitude and respect that I have for Jeff Halpern. When I met Jeff I was a musical theatre performer who had very little technical vocal training. Jeff was recommended to me by a broadway musical director and thought he could help shape my voice and make it a strength of my repertoire. Jeff and I worked together for over 10 years and through those years he gave me a strong technical base that still to this day helps maintain the health of my voice while performing 8 shows a week. I had a wonderful career as a performer before I met Jeff, but after I started working with him I went on to perform in 3 Broadway shows, and 5 National tours. I also have now performed and understudied lead roles in such shows as West Side Story, Footloose, Oklahoma, Les Miserables, and The Book of Mormon. I cannot even put into words how much Jeff has helped launch my career into that next level. He is a wonderful person and an incredible teacher." - Michael Jablonski
"Jeff Halpern is undeniably a teacher and coach who creates a creative atmosphere where you can feel the freedom to take risks. He thrives on challenging you to take your best and raise the bar to things you never thought you could do. His musical and vocal knowledge is unsurpassed and his wit will make you laugh and keep you on your toes. Lessons with Jeff are an absolute treat. " - Julia Harkey