TESTIMONIALS
as Vocal Coach
“Brent was one of the best musical directors I have ever worked with! Patient, collaborative, and a terrific teacher, he also helped me navigate an incredibly difficult and crazy vocal track that had everything in it from Judy Garland to Mariah Carey tunes. He really got me prepared to go in the room and ROCK IT! So grateful to have worked with him, and hoping to do so again soon!”
-Haley Swindal, Broadway actress (Chicago, Jekyll & Hyde)
“W. Brent Sawyer is truly one of a kind. A fantastic vocal coach with first hand knowledge of what Music Directors are looking for in the audition room. He can literally play anything and will make your audition selections custom fit your voice to showcase what makes you, you! He is the absolute best in the biz.”
-Tiffany Engen , Broadway Actor (Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages, Kinky Boots)
“I had an audition for a role I wanted very badly and decided I wanted a special song for the audition. I went to Brent and he gave me the PERFECT song, coached me on it, and they offered me the role at the initial audition. 10/10 highly recommend “
-Jesse Luttrell, Actor and Cabaret Performer
Haley Swindal
Tiffany Engen
and me
Jesse Luttrell
as Music Director
“I have had the pleasure of working with Brent as both a musical director and as a composer. As a music director, he teaches so clearly and patiently. I always felt thoroughly prepared for any performance.As a composer, he knows how to create music that meets the exact moment and mood that one is trying to create. On top of that, he is a truly lovely and kind person!”
-Aurelia Williams-Philpotts, Broadway Actor (Parade, Once On This Island)
“I’ve worked with Brent as both a performer and director. As a music director and creative collaborator, Brent’s impact is immeasurable. His talent and sincerity brings out the best in his fellow artists of all ages.”
-Noah Putterman, Director & Actor
“Brent is a gem of an accompanist and music director; an invaluable asset to any production. When we worked together on “The Little Dancer,” he went above and beyond, improvising incidental music on the fly, and spending extra time to help me learn songs by ear when I was having trouble sight-reading. (He’s also wonderfully funny!)”
- Jesse Dalton, Actor (The Little Dancer, Off-Off Broadway)
“I have worked with W. Brent Sawyer for 25 years, and Brent is always the upmost of professional! He has done everything from playing my NYC auditions to music directing shows I have been in! He is a fantastic player and a wonderful guy! Anyone would be so lucky to work with him in any capacity!“
-Betsi Morrison, Artistic Director - Alpine Theatre Project, Whitefish, MT
Aurelia Williams-Philpotts
Noah Putterman
Jesse Dalton
Betsi Morrison
as Pianist
“I just have to say how delightful it was to have W. Brent on that piano both in the rehearsal space and in the pit. He was so patient and so "on it" when he had to teach the parts and accommodate the choreography. He made a potentially difficult process smooth and somehow managed to make everyone involved prepped and confident to take SHOWBOAT to stage.”
- Terry Burrell, Broadway Actor (Dreamgirls, Thoroughly Modern Millie)
“Brent and I have known and worked together for over 20 years. He is great to have in the room - as a musician he works overtime to make sure things are just right. He is a talented accompanist and has always been at the top of my list of go-to people. I love when accompanists help a performer along on their audition journey - and he does just that with grace and excellence. He is an equally talented Musical Director. Brent is extremely collaborative with both his cast(s) and creative team(s) and he is adept at helping develop new work. He produces phenomenal results. It is a joy to work with him and I recommend him with my highest regards.”
-Robin Carus, CSA, (Casting Director)
“Brent has played many auditions for me and his vast knowledge of musical styles is very impressive. He's a superb accompanist and a wonderful presence in the audition room!”
-Carol Hanzel, CSA (Casting Director
Terry Burrell
Robin Carus
Carol Hanzel