Guy Tem Voice Studio

A talented singer himself, Guy Tem understands what his students’ potential is, and how to help them reach it. Guy is patient, and will continue to approach and explain a technique from different angles (with humour!) until it is grasped. He keeps lessons rolling with a mix of new technique, review, and work on songs. Guy is able to work in whatever genre you bring to him– he always asks what I’d like to work on, but has a plan if I don’t. Most importantly, he is constructive and non-​judgmental. I leave every lesson feeling refreshed, having made noticeable self-​improvement in the past half hour. –Emily Davies, singer with folk-​blues duo, Renshaw Davies

Guy is an excellent voice coach, I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I live between Hollywood and New York City even though I grew up in Louisiana.
I am in the film business and I have taken lessons with many teachers… but none even close to Guy Tem. He has a technique that I think he learned from some opera hot shot. He made me think I can really sing in my one woman show. Guy is trained top notch and he knows his stuff. In fact, I’m going back to New Orleans to study with him because out here on the West Coast, there are so many hooty tooth teachers who just keep me stuck. I highly recommend him and can’t say enough about his ability and loving manner. He’s the BEST teacher I’ve ever had… hands down.
savannah boucher

Guy is without question the best voice teacher I’ve ever had. Not only is he knowledgeable and innovative when it comes to voice techniques and the physicality of singing, but he’s sensitive, inspires trust, and boosts ones confidence. He’s positive and clearly loves to teach as much as he loves to sing. I would recommend him to any level of student.

I found Guy through a posting on Craigslist. I was wary because there are a lot of people out there who think being decent singers qualifies them to teach voice. They are vocal «coaches» at best. Guy has years of training in proper vocal technique. He is a working opera singer with an amazing voice. When he tells you to do something a certain way, he speaks from years of experience. He is a teacher, not a coach.
Singing properly is hard. The second he heard me sing for him, Guy knew exactly what wasn’t working and what we needed to focus on. That was almost two years ago. I can honestly say that my voice has improved 100 percent or more since I started working with Guy. I thought I was a baritone when I first started, but Guy immediately knew I was a tenor and we started working on making my higher notes more effortless. I have notes now that I never dreamed of hitting before. Guy also convinced me to study classical technique when all I wanted to do was sing Broadway, jazz, ballads, etc. I’m now up to two lessons a week with him, I’m learning a foundational repertoire of classical arias and lieder, and I can honestly say I look forward to every lesson.
I know other people who work with Guy and their lessons are somewhat different. He is flexible and will tailor his approach to what you want to sing. Just know that you can trust him with your voice. He will not steer you wrong.
I will also say that Guy is an extremely nice, patient and reassuring person. He is a natural teacher and has a way of explaining things so they make sense. He has given me so much confidence as a singer.

A master of technique, professional and patient, Guy uses innovative methods to uncover the depth of hidden talent. I never knew I had it in me to sing with such ease while enjoying every minute.

I never thought I would consider taking voice lessons but Guy made the process so enjoyable I now want to go more than two times a month. As an added benefit my singing voice has improved so much that I am no longer afraid to sing in public .-

Tremendously insightful instructor! Guy teaches with such nuanced precision that its startling. In just a short amount of time he has brought out an exceedingly better singer in me. His use of simple metaphors makes each lesson so easy to comprehend and apply. I have absolutely no doubt that I am getting the very best vocal education that the city of New Orleans has to offer.

Guy helped me live a dream. I had never had a single music lesson in my life, I sang awfully, but I loved to sing. I can’t believe such a talented guy even took me as a student. In just 5 months of weekly lessons I was singing with the New Orleans gay men’s chorus.
Guy is the best teacher I have ever had. Although he is very serious about his work his lessons are fun — filled with laughter and smiles. Guy is constantly giving me corrective feedback but never in a way that makes me feel inadequate. (I wish I could do this!). Somehow Guy can correct me in such a way it builds not destroys my self esteem.
Guy not only teaches the mechanics of singing, he also teaches the emotion within each song. But most importantly Guy shares his passion music.

I have been a voice student of Guy Tem for the past couple of years, and it has been an enjoyable and enriching experience for me. Guy knows how to teach technique effectively in a way that the student can easily understand. He is professional, stays focused on the task at hand, and makes lessons both educational and enjoyable. He knows the literature well and makes great recommendations for the vocal expression of the text as well as teaching the necessary technique to sing the music. He is also very good with helping with the pronunciation of the languages. I would definitely recommend taking lessons with Guy, as I think he can really help you improve your technique and the way that you think about expressing the text in the music.