“Sophie Cooper offers a fluid and deeply therapeutic approach to voice coaching. I began working with Sophie in an effort to heal and refine my voice after neglecting it for many years. Sophie sees clearly how to draw out my strengths and where I most need encouragement and support. I would recommend Sophie Cooper to anyone: beginners, seeking to explore the healing powers of the voice; or advanced singers looking to add a level of whole-body attunement to their existing vocal practice.”

“There was something profoundly life changing about our time together. Sophie was not only my teacher but also a meaningful witness to my becoming. I started our time together with an intellectual and distant understanding of my own intuition, nervous system and unsure of my voice... The practice I learned through Voice Alchemy has become a regular part of my life resulting in more confidence and courage in all aspects of my life. I am deeply grateful to have had this experience and look forward to more opportunities to study with Sophie in the future. Sophie’s singing lessons gave me tools to build an ongoing practice for embodying my voice. I learned to remove energy blocks through sound while also gaining practical musical knowledge I could build on. The practice we built together not only made me a better singer but also nurtured a trust in the creative process giving me the confidence to leap in other areas of my life.”

“Sophie’s approach to coaching is unique in the way she transmits the sacredness of the voice. It’s way more than just a traditional singing lesson where you practice a repetitive scale again and again. She opens a safe space for me to explore my voice, trust myself and access my power. She is gentle and loving while being very clear and insightful. After taking voice lessons with Sophie, I like the way that I sound! I feel confident in my voice and I’ve started singing with friends and in ceremonies. I also feel empowered about speaking up at work and in my personal life. ”

“Sophie changed my life!! She truly has a gift. Every session I had felt so safe and supportive. That alone was incredibly healing given all the emotional context I have around my voice. If you are dealing with stage fright, in need of connecting to your voice and vessel, curious about how you can use your voice for healing, or even a little bit curious about any of this, I highly recommend reaching out to Sophie.”

“I took ten online lessons with Sophie, and it was one of the most moving and healing experiences of my life — so much more than just singing lessons, though I certainly learned a lot of singing too! I appreciated the space Sophie made for feelings that came up during the process, the wide variety of exercises and practices she offered, and her remarkable ability to modulate the lesson according to my intentions, needs, and goals. I grew as a singer and a person in ways I did not expect, and am very grateful to have encountered Voice Alchemy!”

“Sophie has brought me closer to my own voice. I have a clearer understanding of what it is to sing as an authentic expression using posture, breath, resonance and tone. Sophie is an extraordinarily compassionate person who nurtures and coaches with wisdom and joy.”

“Sophie’s skills reach beyond the average voice lessons into a world of spirit, intuition, somatic expertise and vocal expression that arises from within you rather than to you. Her transmission of knowledge is kind, clear, poised and attuned to the subtleties of energetics and in-the-moment direction. If you are looking to open your voice, on any and all levels, Sophie will help guide you into your truest expression of self. ”

“When I recently found myself in a situation where I needed to sing publicly every week, and having almost no prior singing experience, a friend introduced me to Sophie at Voice Alchemy in Berkeley. And I’m very grateful, because the experience has been revealing and nourishing in ways I didn’t expect out of voice lessons. I think of Sophie not only as a vocal coach and but as a guide to discovering myself through the experience of singing. Working with Sophie has rekindled creativity I haven’t experienced since childhood.”

“Sophie at Voice Alchemy brings a really special, added dimension to basic vocal lessons. My 9 year old daughter was interested in developing her singing voice, but was also struggling with some anxiety issues. Meetings with Sophie became a safe space where she could really be herself and explore and push into new areas without being embarrassed. She was able to learn more about her own abilities, both vocally and personally, due to Sophie’s gentle, holistic approach. I would definitely recommend Voice Alchemy if you are looking for more than just the basic vocal coach!”

“Before working with Sophie, I felt very unsure of my voice and singing felt uncomfortable. During my first session with Sophie, I felt more connected with my voice than I could have ever imagined. Sophie teaches singing in such a spiritual way where you learn how to sing from within, instead of just repeating a monotonous practice. I was surprised to discover how powerful my voice is. And singing has finally become something I do for fun! I would absolutely recommend these singing classes to anyone who wants to explore not only their voice but themselves.”

“I never felt comfortable singing. That’s actually an understatement. I was scared to sing anywhere except for the car or shower where no one else could hear me. And yet I really wanted to feel free and confident singing. When I started searching for voice lessons in Berkeley, I knew that I was going to need something different. I wanted a voice coach that would help me work with my anxiety and help me to explore my voice not just walk me through a series of scales or traditional signing exercises. Sophie created a safe space for me to explore my voice with lots of support and no judgment. She guided me through signing exercises to open my voice, expand my range, learn songs, and find my natural tone. I feel so much more confident in my voice and excited about signing - just in time to sing to/with my first child.”

“Before working with Sophie I knew there was a depth and dimension of my voice that I wasn’t able to access. Her sessions helped locate my voice in many parts of my body and open up the channel for the sound current to come through. There were so many pleasant surprises and opportunities for growth and exploration during our time together. Sophie’s guidance helped me have more presence with my voice, more confidence, and more curiosity of the range of what is possible.”