"I began private voice lessons with Elysabeth when I was sixteen. My prior voice teacher had become ill and had suspended her teaching indefinitely. I thought I knew it all; I just needed someone to give me some lessons while my "real" teacher got better. Boy, was I wrong! Thank God I found Elysabeth! I didn't have the first idea of what world-class international level singing was, but Elysabeth could not only demonstrate it with her own singing, she could teach it! We worked hard, from the ground up and in two years I was accepted into every school where I auditioned, including The Juilliard School where I earned my bachelor's degree. I can truly say I wouldn't be the singer I am, or where I am today without Elysabeth's teaching. On top of that, Elysabeth is a wonderful person with a great sense of humor, and I count myself lucky today to have her as a friend and mentor." - Matthew Morris www.matthewpatrickmorris.com
"My encounter with Elysabeth changed my life. It accelerated me into what would be the real beginning—the birth—of my operatic career. I attended the Peabody summer voice program five years ago and following our brief studies there, she took me into her private studio for weekly lessons. I took the 3 hour round trip to Baltimore to see her every week because it was in our lessons where I learned how to really begin to prepare myself for this world of music that can be so overwhelming. Elysabeth is an incredible teacher and under her guidance I found myself accomplishing things that I alone didn’t know how to manifest. She introduced me to almost everything musical and was my living example on how to achieve my goals. Armed with her preparation, I was accepted to every conservatory that I auditioned for with scholarship. Now in New York City, she continues to be a fantastic mentor from a distance—giving me advice and attending my performances when possible. I couldn’t recommend her enough." Gina Perregrino, Mezzo Soprano www.ginaperregrino.com
" Since I was three years old, I was determined to be an Opera Singer. Throughout my Elementary and Middle School years, I sang along to Opera recordings and participated in chorus in order to satisfy this desire to sing. It was not until my freshman year of High School that things began to take a different direction. I started taking lessons with Ms. Muscat. She quickly made me realize the incredible amount of work and discipline needed to learn how to sing. At the same time, she believed in me and encouraged me to keep going even when I lacked the confidence in myself. She has been there for every audition, competition, every tear, and every "click" moment when everything she told me came together. Needless to say, I would definitely not be the singer or performer I am today if it were not for the four years I studied with Ms. Muscat. She taught me the technique, the ear, and the discipline needed to pursue a career in Opera. But most importantly, through her incredible teaching, I knew that singing was the only thing I wanted to dedicate my life doing." - Sarah Hayashi,
"Over four years of study at Peabody Preparatory, Elysabeth guided me through a huge transition from young high school student to motivated classical singer. She provided first class vocal training, performance coaching, and career guidance and, through sharing her own experiences, showed me a window into the world of opera. Elysabeth's teaching style is meticulous and challenging- I would sometimes be stopped 3 or 4 times before finishing one line of a vocalise, but her attention to detail and accuracy helped me break old habits and improve quickly. She would constantly tailor her language and imagery to make sure that the vocal concepts resonated with me and she balanced critique and praise well. I particularly enjoyed the time we spent in character coaching and interpretation of songs and arias. With her guidance, I was accepted to every conservatory to which I applied (Oberlin, Northwestern, UMD) but ultimately decided to attend Stanford University. Upon arriving to college, I was ahead of my peers and well prepared to excel in my undergraduate vocal studies. I look back fondly on my time at the Preparatory and the amazing opportunities offered to me. I had a great experience with Elysabeth and am so grateful for her expertise!" - Annie Sherman
"I started voice lessons with Elysabeth while also starting my journey towards a medical career. Despite my busy schedule, Elysabeth had the ability to fuel my passion for music and singing. She brought forth in me a strong tenor voice, focusing her attention on phrasing and control. Today I can confidently sing in English, French, German, and Italian using techniques she has diligently taught me. I attribute much of my performance appraisals to her and her guidance. I look forward to working with her more in the future." - Fuad Muakassa
"Thank you for the incredible guidance you have given me this year. I have learned so much from you and I can't wait to learn even more from you next year! Thank you for everything!" - Corrieanne Stein
"Thank you for inspiring my daughter and giving her encouragement. We know she is learning and growing so much from your teaching. Thank you for believing in her." – Dan Stein
"I want to once again tell you how successful the voice camp was for my daughter. She walked away every day with such enthusiasm and energy. I applaud you for making it both motivational and enjoyable for her, and she is looking forward to resuming lessons with you in the fall." - Sue Krew
"Thank you for inspiring my daughter and giving her encouragement. We know she is learning and growing so much from your teaching. Thank you for believing in her." – Dan Stein
"I want to once again tell you how successful the voice camp was for my daughter. She walked away every day with such enthusiasm and energy. I applaud you for making it both motivational and enjoyable for her, and she is looking forward to resuming lessons with you in the fall." - Sue Krew
