Why_Ron?

Ron Shetler delivers a youthful passion, knowledge base, and professional history that is hard to match in a vocal coach. Combined, these three assets have not only driven the evolution of his proprietary and powerful vocal technique, they have empowered him with the ability to draw compelling performances from his students as well as help them further their careers.


Music Study Professional Affiliations
  • Private study with Robert Weede (the original Tony in Most Happy Fella), Oren Brown and Seth Riggs
  • Bachelor of Music from the University of Redlands and recipient of full tuition scholarship
  • Former Musical Theater Chairman and Board member of the New York Singing Teacher’s Association
  • National Association of Teachers of Singing
  • Former faculty member of International Voice Foundation
  • Actor’s Equity
  • SAG
  • American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
  • American Guild of Variety Artists
  • New York Chapter of the Musician’s Union Local 802

Professional Actor & Singer
Teacher
  • Lead and supporting roles in four Broadway musicals
  • 15 regional shows
  • Worked With: Milton Berle, Rosalind Harris, Richard Maltby, Donnie McHale and Donald Driver
  • Recorded an album with legendary guitarist Herb Ellis
  • Performed in his own band
  • Starred in a classic cult film
  • 33 years and counting teaching singing and musical theater both privately and at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre
  • Taught numerous celebrity and award-winning performers

Director/Producer
Business Owner
  • 70-80 shows, cabaret performances, recording sessions, and films
  • Composer of a film score for Julie Corman and New World Pictures
  • 18 years and counting as founder and owner of Shetler Studios rehearsal facility, an experience that has expanded Ron’s professional network of casting professionals, directors and producers immensely
Ron Shetler Vocal Studio | 244 West 54th Street 12th Floor New York, NY 10019 | 212.246.6655 | Copyright 2009