In the Words of My Students

“Katy is such a wonderful teacher and friend. She also has the keen ability to fix your biggest trouble spots with the slightest of adjustments. She's magic!”

TV: Fosse/Verdon, Younger, The Punisher. Broadway: Beaches, Parade, Dr. Zhivago, Wicked, The Royal Family.

“Katy not only helped me strengthen my instrument, but she helped me rediscover my love of making music. She has a beautifully holistic approach to the voice, and the most big, beautiful, kind heart.”

Film: Oscar Nominee for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Joy Ride, Shang-Chi, Wild Robot. TV: Laid, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, American Born Chinese. Broadway: Tony Nominee for Rocky Horror Picture Show, Be More Chill, SpongeBob SquarePants.

“I first met Katy Pfaffl when I was 19 years old. Her intuition and specificity helped me book my first Broadway show. She has been a hero for me not only as my vocal coach, but as a friend. In times of pain, she has not only brought my voice back, but my spirit and confidence as well.”

Tony Winner: Company, War Horse, Book of Mormon, Bye Bye Birdie, Spring Awakening. TV: Gossip Girl.

“Katy is an incredible gift! Her exceptional vocal technique instruction, combined with her positive energy and holistic approach, creates a safe and supportive environment.”

TV: Fosse/Verdon, Smash. Broadway: Boop! The Betty Boop Musical, Frozen, On Your Feet, In the Heights, Sweet Charity, Aida.

“Working with Katy has been life-changing. I have not only found a great teacher and great friend, but I have also found my voice.”

Broadway: Hamilton, In the Heights, SpongeBob SquarePants. Choreographer: Floyd Collins, Boop!, SpongeBob SquarePants.

“Katy teaches with both passion and compassion, creating a completely safe space to find your voice. She holds your hand and pushes you off the cliff all at the same time.”

Broadway: Shrek, Pajama Game, Grease, Cats, Beauty and the Beast.

“When I started studying with Katy, I had no prior vocal training. After six months of working with her, I booked my first Broadway show. Katy taught me to maintain my voice to do 8 shows a week while auditioning and doing workshops, and concerts. I go to Katy when recovering from vocal troubles, allergies, illness, and the work we do together helps me manage singing healthily even when I am not 100%. I love Katy!”

TV/Film: Pokemon (various characters); Broadway: How to Dance in Ohio, Violet, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Shrek, Rent.

“Katy has mastered how to help you get out of your own way. She listens and gets to the root of who you are, and then gives you the tools to let you truly shine in ways you never would have imagined.”

TV: Rise, Orange Is the New Black. Broadway: Wanted, Be More Chill, Waitress.

“Katy literally saved me! My voice and my spirit were a bit bruised when I met her. My vocal cords were overworked and I didn't think there was much hope for me! Katy literally whipped me in to shape and I sang a 3 month run of Effie White in Dreamgirls straight into The Color Purple National Tour like a bird! I can't thank Katy enough for the MIRACULOUS work she did! I am grateful! Forever her student!”

TV/Film: The Clark Sisters, First Ladies of Gospel; Broadway: Hells Kitchen, The Color Purple.

“Katy truly helped me accomplish things I used to think impossible. She is so tuned in to exactly what your specific voice needs and works with. The brain, the body, the voice all work together and Katy knows just how to get it to all work for you.”

Broadway: Death Becomes Her, Back to the Future, Mean Girls, Holiday Inn, Cats, Honeymoon in Vegas, Bullets Over Broadway.

“Katy is simply the best!!! She is incredibly encouraging, remarkably skilled, and knows the voice so well. With Katy, I'm able to sing things I've never been able to sing before. She is invested in my growth as an artist and my success in the industry. Katy has a whole minded approach to teaching voice that helps me to soar and break through to new levels. Her kind energy is unparalleled!”

Broadway: Smash, Once Upon a Mattress, Frozen, Dr. Zhivago, Evita, Promises Promises, South Pacific.

“Katy is a special human. She doesn't care how high you belt, low you growl, or if you'd medal at the Vocal Olympics with all your vocal acrobatics. She cares about making sure you're connected to YOUR AUTHENTIC voice. Not to the voice the business tells you you should have. She has helped me to love singing again. To love my voice again. I'm beyond grateful to have found her.”

Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire, Frozen, Something Rotten, Honeymoon in Vegas, Memphis, Wedding Singer, Hairspray.

“Katy literally turned my career around. After contracting Covid and years of general mistreatment, my voice was a husk of what it used to be. Working with Katy just for two months not only helped me breeze through my multi-night run at SoHo Playhouse but also gave me my voice back.”

TV: Dickinson. Film: Date Night.

“I came to Katy with tension and blockages in my singing, and with each lesson, I gained more tools to free my voice, spirit, and mindset. Katy is special—she's real, offering pep talks when needed and reality checks when I lose awareness and technical knowledge that applies to all of my singing. She's truly transformative!”

Broadway: Merrily We Roll Along, Groundhog Day.

“Katy is not only an excellent voice teacher, but a life coach. She has shown me that there is no separation between the human and the artist. She not only teaches you technique, but helps you find your own unique voice and point of view.”

Broadway: Just in Time, Frozen, Cats.

“I've worked with an array of vocal teachers for the better part of 10 years; however, it wasn't until I worked with Katy that I was able to tap into my natural ability and tone. The most surprising part for me was that Katy's technique is also the simplest to execute. She's naturally intuitive and is able to incorporate this into communicating directly with her student. I've not only seen personal growth but have also seen results in my career in music theatre. I am lucky to have her as a teacher.”

Film: Stonewall. TV: Katy Keene, Penny Dreadful.

“I made my Broadway debut in 2017, took a pretty long hiatus after and I'm just getting back into singing and musical theatre. What I love about Katy is how in tune she is with your body when you're singing AND not singing. She's the only teacher who's helped me understand my mix and what it actually is/how to produce the sound. She's such a wonderful soul you'll definitely want her on your team.”

TV/Film: Disclosure Day, Love Story; Broadway: Miss Saigon.

“Working with Katy is something I'm always looking forward to! She provides a welcoming and encouraging space to grow as an artist. One of the many things that I love about her is that she has a holistic approach to her teaching (the mind/body connection). She has helped me in various ways such as vocal technique, revamping my audition book, strategizing next steps for my career, and most importantly...getting out of my own head. Katy is your one stop shop who does it all!”

Broadway: Ragtime, Six.

“I've trusted Katy to teach me, my son, AND my daughter and we ALL love her. Katy is adept at helping figure out exactly what you NEED to help you sing confidently. She blends technique with acting and intention. Katy starts by connecting with you and connecting you to the music. She treats you like an artist, a friend, fellow traveler and she's here to help guide you to where you need to be.”

Voice Acting: Ice Age, Venom, Smurfs, Family Guy, Robot Chicken.

“Katy has been my one and only Voice Teacher/Coach throughout my 12-year Broadway career. She has gotten me cast in every show and helped shape my voice into a muscle car! She helps refine material choices, vocal approaches, and meet the needs of MDs in a musical and healthy way. Katy has never tried to re-create my voice to sound like someone else, but to be the best ME! I've had a handful of vocal educators, but Katy is the only TEACHER.”

Broadway: Spiderman, American Idiot, Tarzan, Rent.

“It is hard to express in words all the ways Katy has helped me! To try to sum it up …. she has helped me to believe in myself and let out for the world to hear the sound of my heart and soul through my singing. To know that I am enough and worthy of being heard and that my voice makes a difference in the world and can uplift people has been life Changing for me! I used to be scared to sing, now when I open my mouth love comes out and I love every second of it.”

Broadway: Frozen, Wicked; National Tours: Death Becomes Her.

“Katy knows what to do with any voice. She knows how to identify and embolden your strengths AND your weaknesses. And she is not just a technician. She is an artist. Every lesson I leave feeling more connected to my voice and to my artistic expression. Get an appointment ASAP. You won't regret it.”

Broadway: Hadestown, Wicked, Fun Home.

“Working with Katy Pfaffl is life-changing. Not only has she helped me to discover greater stamina and efficiency in singing each night on Broadway, but she rejuvenates and inspires me as a person as well. She is a consummate teacher and a beautiful soul. You will begin to feel empowered the first second you walk through her door. I'm so glad that I did.”

Broadway: Waitress, Frozen, Beautiful, Annie, Memphis.

“Katy has this ability to lift up every human who walks into her studio. My friend recommended her to me at a time when I very much doubted my voice and my self. She immediately made me feel worthy and my goals, possible. With every lesson, she has helped me discover new parts of my voice. Her attention to not only technique, but also the human behind the music is what makes her a talented, virtuosic, and irreplaceable teacher!”

Broadway: Outsiders. Broadway National Tour: Phantom of the Opera.

“Katy is IT! She offers excellent vocal technique, coaching, vocal resets, and audition prep. She can get you ready and comfortable with brand-new audition material so you can go in the room with confidence. Grateful to have her as a coach, mentor, and friend to navigate the ever-changing demands of our industry.”

Broadway: Beetlejuice, Gypsy, Hairspray.

“Training and coaching with Katy is the best decision you can make! Katy is the best in the biz. She'll help you get your book ready, your self-tapes ready, your voice ready, and your mind ready for all that is asked of performers today. Her training combines solid vocal technique and builds your vocal flexibility so you can make the material your own.”

Broadway: Legally Blonde. Broadway National Tour: Kinky Boots. Off-Broadway: Rock of Ages, Clueless.

“I cannot recommend Katy highly enough. I first came to Katy wanting to do more musicals; I'd been away from singing and wasn't feeling confident in auditions. Now with Katy, my voice has never felt better. All of my issues get worked out in each lesson. She hones in on my trouble spots and works with me to get rid of them. Katy has helped me find places in my voice that I never thought possible plus every lesson is FUN!”

Broadway: Leopoldstadt, Lehman Trilogy, Travesties, Long Day's Journey.

“Katy is one of those rare gems who deeply cares about the success of her clients. While I was in The Outsiders, Katy's warmup became my pre-show ritual each time I went on for my principal track. It was a saving grace and the perfect reminder on how to efficiently use my energy. When bringing in audition pieces, she will help cut, add, and finesse your sheet music for the most effective audition. Katy's spiritual outlook on life creates a really grounding and welcoming environment. I highly recommend her services!”

Broadway: The Outsiders, Ragtime. City Center: La Cage aux Folles.