COACHING

About

For rates and more information on Andrew's coaching services, please email him here.

Coaching available in English and Spanish.

Andrew is a vocal technician, coach and actor, having worked with a wide range of clients, from Broadway stars to burgeoning professionals.  Andrew specializes in tailoring his approach to singing, based on a deep understanding of the physiology of the voice, to your individual needs, keeping the demands of today's vocal professionals in mind, helping you to achieve healthy, powerful and expressive singing while staying true to your unique voice.  He will help you improve your craft and hone your specific sound, all in service of the material at hand, and will get you ready to nail your next callback and book that job.  With over 15 years experience behind the audition table, having music directed diverse works across many genre, and with training from Tisch School of the Arts as an actor, singer and dancer, he is uniquely positioned to get you ready to succeed at the challenges of the audition room, and then get your work on point for performance. Please get in touch to schedule either a voice lesson or coaching! 

Testimonials

Andrew is one of the best. He has a clear understanding of not only how the voice works, but also of what it takes to bring out your own unique storytelling and emotion through song. I am always put at ease by his instruction and clear direction.
Crystal Kellogg (Finding Neverland, School of Rock, Kinky Boots)

Andrew is a phenomenal voice teacher and coach who has elevated my auditions and was integral to me booking my first Broadway show. And he is a gem of a human being who goes above and beyond for his clients.
Drew Moerlein (B’way: American Pyscho. TV: South of Hell, Blue Bloods, NCIS, Marvel Universe)

Working with Andrew has been transformational in both my musical theatre style and my operatic career.  His understanding of the human body, his solid technique, and his ability to marry these concepts with emotion are unparalleled.  Because of our work together, my operatic voice has grown tremendously, opening up, growing in size, and giving me a palette of colors I previously didn't have access to.  In my theatre work, I am more adventurous in exploring styles outside the legit realm and feel like I can conquer anything thrown at me with a good, healthy foundation of technique.  I'm disappointed it took me 10 years to find this genius technician, but thrilled to have the rest of my abundant career to grow with Andrew's guidance. 
Cree Carrico (Carousel with the NY Philharmonic, Guys & Dolls at Carnegie Hall, the MUNY, plus numerous principle roles with opera companies and symphony orchestras)

Andrew Wheeler has a natural adeptness for Musical Leadership and Organization. He has a magical energy that consistently pushes a performers limits, pulling out of the right elements to create a masterpiece on stage.  Simply put; He's got that "shit" that can't be taught. I came to him insecure as an actor. He helped me capitalize my natural instincts and strengths. Opening night was a huge hit! Standing ovations!!! 
Travis Pratt (Season 8 Finalist America's Got Talent) 

I cannot believe the difference he has made in my singing. I used to believe that I simply did not have the talent that the 'big' voices had. Andrew has shown me the technique to unlock areas in my vocal range and sound that I did not know were there. He is truly inspirational, and a wonderful, supportive teacher and friend.
Kim O'Callaghan (Private student, Ensemble in CFRT’s Sweeney Todd)

Andrew is pure magic.  It's rare to find someone who has not only an amazing command of music theory, arrangement, and composition, but can also explain those concepts in a language that actor and creative alike can understand.  I have seen him work as a music director, accompanist, vocal coach, performer, and arranger, and he has excelled in each of those areas with equal aplomb.  I would highly recommend him in any of those positions.  Not only is he a talented and gifted professional, he is also a joy to work with and a dedicated and eager collaborator who is a gift to any team he is a part of.
Samantha Saltzman (B’way: Matilda [Ass’t Director]. Numerous ASSOC. DIR. credits on West End and across Asia with Bartlett Sher, Hal Prince, & John Doyle)

I can honestly say that in a single one hour session I learned more from him about my voice then I have from all the other voice teachers I ever had. Not only is Andrew a highly accomplished musician, he is a performer as well.  He understands the vocal instrument thoroughly, and is highly skilled at conveying his knowledge.
Steven Minow (Sweeney Todd in CFRT’s Sweeney Todd)

Andrew's love for his work and attention to detail shine through in his musical direction. He knows how to craft a song, honor and elevate a songwriter's intention and is an absolute pleasure to work with.
Justin Anthony Long (Creator of City of Dreams musical web series, featured in NYTimes and USA Today.)

I found Andrew's approach the most nurturing and knowledgable of everyone I spoke with, and he got rave reviews from friends. He helped me decide what songs were right for me and coached me through the acting aspects as well as the vocal intricacies. He worked fast and efficiently and his approach was extremely supportive, but also specific and clear. After working with Andrew, I booked my dream agent.  Andrew Wheeler is the best kept secret in the industry.  He is reasonably priced, ridiculously talented, and highly approachable and likable.  I just hope he still has appointments open when I need more vocal coaching!
Emily Tuckman (Private Student, Actor, Producer of Ambience with Judy Gold)

Andrew was essential to the success of our Ghost Stories project, working with our director, Tony-award winner BD Wong, project curator Robert Lee, dramaturg Dr. Donatella Galella, and six up-and-coming musical theater creators to develop three new 30-minute musicals inspired by Asian ghost stories. His high-caliber sensitivity and talent as both an actor and musician was crucial to the development process, adding vital contributions to the storytelling. He is wonderfully personable and a consummate professional. I would work with Andrew again in a heartbeat.
Ariel Estrada (Founder & Board Secretary, Leviathan Lab)

He is a tremendous collaborator who asks questions that challenge me to define my vision for the show more specifically. He works well with actors at varying stages in their career,  from emerging to established,  because he is able to communicate with each actor in a way they can understand to precisely execute the sound.  He is an incredible asset to any company.  
Mary Kate Burke (Artist Director, Cape Fear Regional Theatre; Former Director Of Programming at NYMF)

Andrew's musical expertise, combined with enthusiasm and patience, makes the experience of learning a show a total joy for every cast member. His attention to detail and dynamics gives his work polish and takes the show to a new level. He brings a fresh feel to music I have sung for many years!
Birdie Newman Katz (Golde in CFRT’s Fiddler…, also Yente in the National Tour)

Andrew is a terrific creative partner.  After collaborating on a bunch of projects each time I'm more impressed with his unmatched abilities in everything needed to be a music director: he's wonderful with singers, musicians, and other collaborators, he deeply understands character and story, and he's easy to work with.  I've recommended him many times and would do so again. 
David F. Chapman (Asst. Director for Addams Family on Broadway)