“Studying with Shacara has been such a rewarding, fulfilling, & life changing experience for me! I was so grateful that she was able to meet me where I was in my musical journey and continue to nourish the gift that I have. Not only have I grown musically under her teaching, but also physically, mentally, & spiritually. She recognizes the importance of each students well-being & offers advice on holistic wellness to ensure that each student is able to become their best self.”

— Tyree A.

“Shacara Rogers is an amazing voice teacher and an even better person. With a positive attitude and a “nothing-can-stop-you” mentality, Shacara helped me to not only be a better singer, but she also helped me with my confidence in real life as well. Also, because of her own experience touring and traveling as a musician, she was able to give me a lot of insight into the entertainment industry. Our lessons were always fun and enlightening, and I would always leave feeling accomplished and, most importantly, improved.”

— Ariel A.

“Shacara is definitely an amazing vocal coach for literally anybody. With her more than qualified expertise combined with a personable attitude and mentality, she helped me get through challenges both mentally and technically. Before starting with Shacara I had no idea how to warm up my voice or how to properly use it in the way that would be most efficient for me, but that was quickly turned around by her lessons. I now am more comfortable with my voice being my instrument and highly recommend to anyone that is searching for that extra push as a singer to go to Shacara.”

— Kaley R.

“Working with Shacara has been amazing! She encourages me in all my endeavors, offering help and support with whatever I need. She is also very flexible in what I want to work on, and has helped me discover my love for songwriting and production. By scheduling two recitals for me, she has pushed me outside of my comfort zone, which I never would have done by myself.”

— Heeva A.

"I was able to take lessons with Prof. West during my freshman and sophomore year at Howard University where I studied jazz voice. Coming into the program with very little knowledge of jazz, I had a bit of a struggle getting adjusted with the style. However, with the help of Prof. West I saw an increase in my confidence and improvement in my swing feel! The three semesters I spent in her studio helped set the foundation to the sound I now have and I am very grateful for the time I was able to spend with her."

— Margaret J.

"Shacara West was my voice teacher for the entirety of my Freshman Year at Howard University. Her guidance helped me to develop my voice and discover myself in a time that I was feeling incredibly insecure and scared to step out into the world. She helped me to create a strong foundation by teaching me techniques that I utilize ‘till this day! Not only was Shacara a great vocal coach, but she was a mentor; She truly cares about you as a person and you can feel it. Shacara constantly encouraged me and helped me build the confidence to stand in front of my peers! I’m very positive anybody looking to grow as a singer, musician or artist in general will be thoroughly impressed by Shacara’s vocal prowess and ability to connect with her students! She truly makes you feel important and will adjust her approach to ensure you have the opportunity to grow in a way that works for you! She is an unforgettable force of nature with a heart of gold! You will not be disappointed!"

— Madisyn L.

"Whenever I need some extra help preparing for a show or a gig, this is who I call. She is an insightful, challenging, and encouraging professional vocal coach. Not only is she a stellar teacher, but she cares for her students far beyond the "classroom". She is a vocal coach to vocal coaches...literally. Music is healing and there is no better specialist than Shacara Rogers."

— Rickey B. III

“Working with Professor West was a great experience for me! She was very patient with my pace of learning, and knew just when to give a push that facilitated my growth. She was adaptable and presented different approaches to instruction depending on my learning needs. While studying with her, I grew as a vocalist and as a person. Overall I definitely recommend taking lessons from Professor West!”

— Taysia F.

“With Ms. Shacara as a good role model, voice lessons are enjoyable, they boost my confidence, and increase my knowledge of music.  I’m learning to access the different ranges and tones of my voice, as well as apply stylistic effects while singing.  We also go beyond vocalization by discussing lyrics and producing music, which I really enjoy.  Overall, I’d say Ms. Shacara’s classes are very enjoyable and informative.  I would definitely recommend her classes.”

— Vera M.