Through Gabriela’s work I was able to sharpen my awareness of all the functional aspects that interact in vocal production: anatomy, muscles, neurological and metabolic phenomena. I had the opportunity to gave myself time to open up my perception to both body and mind, to enter into a sensory connection with the space around me, and to strengthen the ability to let go of subtle direct voice control. I got to feel, to perceive more  the muscles that lie beyond my voluntary control, without directly controlling.

I also really appreciated the idea of stimulating involuntary muscles through other, more “tangible” ones — as well as the patience and joy in perceiving the subtle and small balance micro-movements.

Also meaningful to me was the idea of moving away from subtle manipulation and toward moment-to-moment acceptance while singing — connecting to the power of letting things happen, letting voice self-organise itself, giving space and allowing time for that to unfold. Seeking “being” rather than a competitive result with myself. Bad to Vivid Voice Days was my first course with Gabriela. I truly appreciated her calm tone of voice, her evident preparation, the rhythm of the course, the use of scientific knowledge, and the way she explains things in an accessible way. I especially liked the references and analogies drawn from the animal world to illustrate symptoms, reactions, and behaviors.

Gabriela is highly qualified, dedicated, attentive, patient, and always open to dialogue among colleagues — “ Auf Augenhöhe”, on equal footing— in a collegial and equal exchange.

There were so many profound insights in SING WELL WHEN IT MATTERS, that helped me connect to my voice with more meaning and ease (and joy!). A question that’s changed my life forever is: “How do you want to feel, in your life as a singer?” Giving myself permission to ask and answer that question has changed how I work, practice, prepare, and perform. More deeply understanding (and being able to work with, in practical terms), the connection between the nervous system and the voice, has transformed the way I work.

It initiated powerful changes, to begin transformation in my singing life and to develop a more easeful and robust way of seeing my music-making. Within this time frame, I was able to implement nervous system practices (the sensory awareness practices we worked through), mindset practices (like just “being” with whatever feelings came up pre-rehearsal or pre-performance), and practical warm-up approaches that connect body, voice precision, movement, nervous system…

It helped me navigate some big auditions and performances, cultivating ease and joy in I way I hadn’t before. It was truly transformational. I loved being in a small group, because we could share experiences and see things from the perspective of others. This often brought new insight, and connectedness: feeling “not alone” in our experiences.

Gabriela is a wonderful facilitator, and this program is transformational. The knowledge and wisdom Gabriela has to share has profoundly shifted my approach to singing – and, to how I live my life as “a singer”.

I really enjoyed SING WELL WHEN IT MATTERS. It was super detailed and accurate! For me, it was a gateway to a world I somehow knew about before, but never had such direct access to. Vocal changes and precision now become effective quicker, I can experiment and put myself under less pressure.

I can also deal playfully with the “old” feelings that come up on stage. In addition, I now have much quicker access to my “singing wellbeing” and can distance myself from constant inner judgment. I now perceive myself more finely, give more space for ease and don’t force myself to push my boundaries every time I practise. I am deepening it all and making EASE an even stronger part of my routines.

Dearest Gabriela,

first of all: thank you so much for this incredible workshop and all of your time!

I found it incredibly helpful to get a chance to look at all of these aspects in such detail and to get such useful tools I can immediately integrate into my routine to enhance ease in bad voice days.

I can’t wait to explore all of the learned exercises, tools and concepts in the future!

It is the perfect workshop to look behind the scenes and get a way deeper understanding of the topic voice and how to work with voice as an artist and teacher. It goes beyond technique, but gives you new possibilities of solving problems and approaching your voice in holistic way.

Explained in an easy and relatable way, very well, scientific insights and very useful exercises and practices! Thank you very much!

I really loved the workshop!

Gabriela’s SING WELL WHEN IT MATTERS is a program with a lot of relevant knowledge and practices for singers and singing pedagogues.

To befriend the nervous system and to develop sensitive autonomic awareness helps to tie many lose ends in the singing and teaching biography!

Working with Gabriela was life-changing. A switch has flipped. Or a missing piece of a puzzle appeared . Just at the right time.

I sing freely again and look at everything from a new perspective. Even in stressful moments. Even under pressure, in environments full of competition and self-protection.

I thank Gabriela so much!

Her work is amazing and luckily she has her studio in the neighbourhood. I was searching for someone who has the ability to wake up some intrinsic motivation for practising, making music and being the singer I am. I wanted someone that offers new knowledge and ideas… things I don’t know that I don’t know… someone who is engaged and sensitive, who doesn’t trigger the feeling I need to prove myself, my abilities, my voice skills… whatever we singers tend to look after approval for…

This person I found in Gabriela.

What encouraged me the most was finding someone with as much experience and knowledge as Gabriela.

The online program SING WELL WHEN IT MATTERS is based on solid knowledge on singing, and the voice – nervous system connection, combined with a clear methodology to address that all-too-common feeling of insecurity — something that can strongly affect our performance.

The course opens up space for personal exploration and offers exercises that help you investigate and regulate your own nervous system while singing.

The sense of community within the group was a huge plus: exchanging experiences with like-minded singers and realizing you’re not alone with these challenges.

At the same time, there was room to bring in individual questions and experiences and to share them directly with Gabriela.

If you’re struggling with your voice, especially at important concerts or big events, join SING WELL WHEN IT MATTERS. Gabriela clearly explains how nerves affect your body and your singing – and even better: she offers solutions and exercises to regulate “on the go” . So that, yes, you can “sing well when it matters!”

Gabriela’s clear and professional delivery, paired with her deep expertise, made it easy to trust the process — and her.

I’m thankful I joined Gabriela and this group!

Gabriela’s Openclasses at Teatro San Martin helped me feeling just good in auditions and competitions… And it has already yielded great results! I recently became a contract as a Soprano in Teatro San Martin’s Opera Choir.

Gabriela’s warm and human way of working towards excellence turned my pressure into enthusiasm. I also participated in her course Pedagogy of Singing (University’s Music Institute, Argentina)… here, Gabriela weaves the art and science of singing and teaching.

That’s when I realized: there is no good singing lesson without taking into account the person behind the voice.

It was crucial for me as a student to join Gabriela in her Openclasses – at Teatro San Martin, Argentina.

She guided me in my personal, artistic and vocal search. She gave me tools to boost ease in voice production and prevent voice disorders.

Gabriela gives you the knowledge every singer needs to navigate a career through changes and challenges.

The BAD TO VIVID VOICE DAYS workshop is for singers who want to explore the connection between the autonomic nervous system and singing – and investigate how it relates to “bad voice days.”

Gabriela’s approach is grounded in clear technical concepts, but it goes beyond technique. It’s aimed at singers who want to integrate singing as an experience of body, voice, and mind – and at those who struggle with technical micromanagement.

Also working with Gabriela in her studio opened up new solutions for my “bad voice days” and for my vocal practice.

Thank you so much, Gabriela, for sharing your knowledge – for your help, your patience, and your respectful, supportive guidance!

Bad to vivid voice days felt like the missing piece to getting my voice back after many years struggling with muscle tension dysphonia. Gabriela’s nervous system based approach to the voice was unique and helped to bridge the gaps in my knowledge. 

Everything was well balanced in the course! I liked the focus on the experience of anxiety, regulation strategies and breath, before focusing on voice, exercises and voice quality – it helped to highlight that it’s not necessarily the voice that’s bad on a bad voice day, but rather the experience of it, and thinking of the perception of the voice separately to the voice as an instrument has been really helpful for me.

Bad voice days have been plaguing me for years but the practical and structured tools I learnt from Gabriela in this course have helped me to feel like I finally have the means to turn one around.

This course was a practical way of looking at singing and anxiety and the strive for perfectionism that complicates everything.

Gabriela gaves scientific knowledge to help singers to understand best practices and techniques. It was delivered in an interesting and very informative way.

Examining the area and acknowledging the shared challenges in a supportive environment was beneficial for me. We tend to think we are alone with our struggles.

Building a toolbox of skills to drive nerves and voice sound at the same time, moment by moment, amazing!