He Helps Angelina Jolie and Timothée Chalamet Sing Onscreen
Eric Vetro is the go-to vocal coach for movies as different as “Maria,” “A Complete Unknown” and “Wicked.” Jolie says, “Eric helped me to find my voice.”
By Tomris Laffly Published Feb. 5, 2025Updated Feb. 13, 2025
Eric Vetro in his Los Angeles home. His coaching credits include “Elvis” and “Judy.”Credit…Adali Schell for The New York Times
Meet the Man Behind the On-Screen Singing of Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet and Angelina Jolie: Vocal Coach Eric Vetro
Ariana Grande in “Wicked,” Timothée Chalamet in “A Complete Unknown” and Angelina Jolie in “Maria”: What these performances have in common – besides a strong shot at Oscar nominations – is the man who coached each of their voices to their highest highs: esteemed Los Angeles vocal coach Eric Vetro.
By A.D. Amorosi, Dec 20, 2024 10:02am PT
Voice Teacher Eric Vetro Is Hollywood’s Not-So-Secret Weapon
Ariana Grande, Angelina Jolie, and Timothée Chalamet all have him on speed dial, but Vetro never sought the spotlight himself: “I don’t think a lot of kids fantasized about giving voice lessons to Judy Garland, but I did.”
By Chris Murphy, Dec 18, 2024
The Voice Whisperer
Eric Vetro teaches the stars how to sing for their Oscars.
Vetro’s primary job is working with professional singers of every age and every genre, from Bette Midler to Omar Apollo. But if you’ve heard of the bright-eyed 68-year-old, it’s likely because of his sideline. Some time ago, Hollywood determined that it was easier to teach actors how to sing than teach singers how to act, and Vetro is the guy hired to get them there. He taught Emma Stone for La La Land and Renée Zellweger for Judy. He taught Austin Butler and Jacob Elordi how to croon like Elvis and Jeremy Allen White to sound like Springsteen. It is a good time to be a student of Vetro’s. Sabrina Carpenter, whom he has coached since she was a preteen, has been nominated for a half-dozen Grammys, and five actors who studied under him are in the hunt for Oscar nominations. On Maria, Vetro helped Angelina Jolie learn to sing opera. For A Complete Unknown, he aided Chalamet’s transformation into Bob Dylan and taught Monica Barbaro to nail Joan Baez’s vibrato. On Wicked, he worked with Jonathan Bailey as well as perhaps his most famous client, Ariana Grande, whom he has tutored for over 15 years. He is rooting for them but would never want to take credit for their success. And, of course, Vetro notes, he has worked with much of the competition as well.
By Nate Jones, a Vulture senior writer covering movies and pop culture
The Industry Jan. 16, 2025
How Angelina Jolie conquered her fear and learned to sing for ‘Maria’
A few weeks before the world would get to see her play Maria Callas, the venerated soprano, Angelina Jolie was savoring her own night at the opera.
On a visit to New York in November, Jolie and Pablo Larraín, who directed her in the biographical film “Maria,” were guests at the Metropolitan Opera, taking in a performance of “Tosca,” the Puccini opera about the relentless diva of its title.
By Dave Itzkoff, Dec. 17, 2024 3 AM PT
Timothée Chalamet Says Bob Dylan Is ‘A Fantastic Singer’ — Here’s How He Learned To Sing Like Him
Eric Vetro, vocal coach to the stars, breaks down how he helped Chalamet transform into Bob Dylan for A Complete Unknown
Is Bob Dylan a good singer? Timothée Chalamet, who plays him in A Complete Unknown, opening Dec. 25, didn’t hesitate to give his opinion in a previously unpublished segment of his interviews for our recent cover story on the film. “I think he’s a fantastic singer,” he said, citing Dylan’s recordings of “Blind Willie McTell” and “Mama, You’ve Been on My Mind” as evidence. “Music is subjective and art is subjective. To me, he’s got one of the most beautiful voices of all time.”
By BRIAN HIATT December 7, 2024
Eric Vetro: Unleashing The True Voice With Heart And Mastery
(Vocal coach to the stars, on any given week it feels like Eric Vetro has worked with the entire Billboard top ten. Among his students are Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Rosalia, John Legend, Austin Butler for his role as Elvis Presley. The list goes on. When Vetro announced his BBC Maestro Course I arranged for Sage Bava to take a class with him to see what it was like to study with the coach to the stars. This is her account. — Steve Baltin)
Steve Baltin Senior Contributor, Dec 2, 2024,04:18pm EST
Angelina Jolie’s Vocal Coach Reveals Why She Was ‘Perfect’ to Star in Maria Despite Never Singing Before (Exclusive)
Eric Vetro tells PEOPLE about working with Jolie for around seven months in preparation for Pablo Larraín’s new biopic about opera legend Maria Callas
Vocal coach Eric Vetro was quite impressed by Angelina Jolie‘s portrayal of Maria Callas.
Jolie stars as the late opera legend in Pablo Larraín’s new biopic Maria about Callas’ final years living in Paris before her death at age 53 in 1977, and Vetro worked with the Oscar winner on her vocal performance in the film for around seven months.
By Jack Irvin Updated on December 3, 2024 10:15AM EST
Meet the voice coach who’s become a ‘spiritual guru’ to Hollywood’s biggest stars
A secret center of the musical theater universe lies almost 3,000 miles from Broadway in a modestly grand house in Toluca Lake. On a late summer day, the home’s most striking feature was the figure of a white standard French poodle. Visible through one of the windows flanking the front door, she sat so still that she might have been mistaken for a statue, like the lion-dogs that guard the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
by Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times November 18, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Ask Us: How Intense Is an Actor’s Training With a Vocal Coach? Expert Eric Vetro Weighs In (Exclusive)
From Timothée Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown to Angelina Jolie’s role as a famed opera singer in Maria, it seems like many actors can shapeshift into musicians for their ever-popular musical biopics. Yet, their secret is simple: vocal coaching.
But what does that process actually look like? Us Weekly reader Dorothy from Philadelphia had the same query, asking Us: “I always hear about stars working with vocal coaches. Just how intense is that?”… (read more at US Weekly)
By Molly McGuigan December 14, 2024
Voice coach Eric Vetro with his dog Belle at his home in Toluca Lake. Vetro’s students
have included Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler and more.
(Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)
Vocal Coach Eric Vetro’s New Course to ‘Improve’ Your Voice Earned
Kristin Chenoweth’s Stamp of Approval (Exclusive)
Vetro’s BBC Maestro course features advice from his star students Sabrina Carpenter, John Legend and Marissa Janet Winokur
- Eric Vetro, a go-to vocal coach to superstars, is sharing his skills in a new BBC Maestro course
- His students Sabrina Carpenter, John Legend and Marissa Jaret Winokur appear in the course and offer advice to students
- Vetro tells PEOPLE the course has already received Kristin Chenoweth’s stamp of approval
By Jack Irvin Updated on November 14, 2024 10:35PM EST
Sean Hayes, Eric Vetro and Kristin Chenoweth in May 2010 Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic
Wanna Sing Like Springsteen? Famed Vocal Coach Eric Vetro Shows Us How
The vocal coach to the stars, including for Jeremy Allen White’s upcoming Springsteen performance, magically gets a non-singing journalist to sing.
We were singing before I even knew it.
By we, unfortunately, I mean I was singing, and I was really trying my best. Sitting, and eventually standing, in front of my computer in my spare bedroom office, I was doing vocal exercises, swaying my head side to side to keep my neck muscles from tensing up and keeping hands on my chest and stomach to feel my breath….
Written by Brendan Menapace | November 13, 2024 – 8:30 am
This week In the Hot Seat with Larry LeBlanc: Celebrity Vocal Coach Eric Vetro.
Eric Vetro is an immensely talented, intelligent, and original master voice specialist who acts like he’s still in high school.
From his home and studio tucked into the L.A. neighborhood of Toluca Lake, north of the Hollywood Hills, this Pied Piper of Hollywood Song is one of the most sought-after vocal coaches across the domains of music, theater, and film.
Larry LeBlanc Posted on 18 November, 2024, 06:38 PM EST
Ariana Grande’s Vocal Coach Eric Vetro Reveals His Singing Secrets: ‘Enhance What You Have’ (Exclusive)
The go-to vocal coach for Grande, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Pink and more tells PEOPLE about his craft and best tips for singers
Superstar musicians like Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes, Rosalía, Katy Perry, Pink, Bebe Rexha and more have all trusted one man with their voices: Eric Vetro.
Ever since childhood, the 67-year-old vocal coach has had a knack for helping talented individuals reach their full potentials, which is why he’s become a trusted teacher for both Grammy-winning singers and movie musicals like La La Land, The Little Mermaid and the upcoming Wicked.
by Jack Irvin Published on October 18, 2023 05:00PM EDT
Meet the Vocal Coach Who’s Helping Timothée Chalamet Sound Like Bob Dylan
There will come a time in many young actors’ lives when they are asked to sing. Perhaps they get cast in a musical. Or a big, anticipated music biopic. And when that time comes, there is one man they go see. They make pilgrimages to his home studio or find him on FaceTime or Zoom. At his instruction, they take deep breaths and they stretch and they mee mee mee mee mee. And when they emerge, they—or at least their voices—are changed.
That man is Eric Vetro, the most sought-after vocal coach in America. Vetro is currently getting Timothée Chalamet primed to play Bob Dylan in the upcoming biopic A Complete Unknown. Before that, he worked with Austin Butler for Elvis and Ryan Gosling for La La Land. It’s not all serious awards bait—if you’ve heard an actor sing onscreen in the past 15 years, chances are they went through Vetro first….
by Gabriella Paiella June 21, 2023
Ariana Grande Appears On Debut Episode Of Vocal Coach’s Podcast ‘Backstage Pass With Eric Vetro’
“In-demand vocal coach Eric Vetro has officially launched his podcast Backstage Pass with Eric Vetro where he invites some of his most successful students to break down their vocal journeys and the techniques that got them to where they are. The now-streaming first episode features one of pop music’s most signature vocalists, Ariana Grande.
Grande and Vetro first began working together on the singer’s breakthrough 2013 hit “The Way” featuring Mac Miller when she was 19 years old. Since then, the pair have developed a tight-knit relationship that prioritizes preserving the voice as an instrument and fostering creative growth.”
Published on October 20, 2021, Larisha Paul (udiscovermusic.com)
Timothée Chalamet’s Wonka Vocal Coach Says He’s ‘Naturally Musical’ and ‘Mesmerizing’ in the Role (Exclusive)
“You forget it’s Timothée Chalamet, and you just start going along with him as the character,” vocal coach Eric Vetro tells PEOPLE
“Timothée Chalamet took on quite the challenge following in Gene Wilder’s footsteps as the latest actor performing iconic songs like “Pure Imagination” as Willy Wonka, but according to his vocal coach, he nailed it.
Eric Vetro, who’s worked with superstars from Ariana Grande to the cast of La La Land, coached Chalamet for his titular role in Wonka, which hit theaters Friday, and admired his vocal talents throughout the process…”
by Jack Irvin Published on December 15, 2023 05:50PM EST
Camila Cabello With Vocal Coach Eric Vetro
“Camila Cabello made her debut solo performance at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, and the 2017 BBMAs partnered with VSCO and VSCO community photographer Emily Berl to capture a day in the life of the singer/songwriter. Check out the intimate photos of Cabello prepping for her performance backstage with her glam squad, family and team, starting with vocal coach Eric Vetro, who has also coached Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor and Ariana Grande, among other stars.”
May 25, 2017
Vocal coach to Grande, Chalamet, others gives back as Gloversville school alum
Hollywood vocal coach Eric Vetro, left, laughs with John Legend, behind the scenes of his upcoming BBC Maestro lesson series. Vetro, who grew up in Gloversville, has worked with Austin Butler, Emma Stone, Timothee Chalamet, Ariana Grande and more.
by Katherine Kiessling, Staff Writer Sep 28, 2024
BBC Maestro/provided by Eric Vetro
Shawn Mendes Talks Trusting The Process On Vocal Coach’s Podcast ‘Backstage Pass With Eric Vetro
Shawn Mendes appeared as the latest guest on the recently-launched podcast Backstage Pass with Eric Vetro, the all-star vocal coach whose slate of students includes Mendes as well as Ariana Grande, John Legend, Katy Perry, and more.
The 23-year-old musician has been working with Vetro since the early years of his career, strengthening his voice while recording multiple No.1 albums and performing sold-out shows all over the world. Mendes has previously spoken about the hours he’s put into training his voice as an instrument as well as teaching himself how to be a great guitar player in a matter of months after landing on performing as his life’s passion.
October 27, 2021
by Maxine Wally
At this point in the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s clear we will all be spending more time indoors in 2022. As such, the unending demand for entertaining content won’t wane for the foreseeable future—why not try a new podcast while you’re nesting at home? We’ve put together a list of all the most anticipated podcasts coming to various listening platforms in the New Year. There’s something for every kind of listener here: the pop-culture junkie, true crime head, and even those who have historically been podcast-averse and are just now looking to get into some good shows …
… Backstage Pass With Eric Vetro
What do Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, and Rosalía have in common (besides massive superstardom)? They’ve all worked with the vocal coach Eric Vetro. Now, Vetro is the host of his very own podcast in which he invites these musical artists and more to discuss their processes and views on the industry. The intimate interviews are windows into the minds of some of the biggest pop stars today, and well worth a listen (we suggest the Juanes episode).
The Best Podcasts of 2021
This is a podcast for singers and music lovers! Backstage Pass is hosted by Eric Vetro, vocal coach to the stars. His students include some of the biggest names in pop like Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes and John Legend, to name a few. On the show, Eric takes us behind the curtain to meet his celebrity students. We hear about their career highs and lows, and the challenges that come with being in the spotlight. Conversations are raw, candid, and intimate in a way that can only be experienced between student and vocal coach. These vulnerable talks are a reminder that even the most effortlessly talented singers need to practice too. Whether you’re a pop music superfan or an aspiring singer, this podcast is a must-listen.
Leah and I had the pleasure of chatting with Eric in November (you’ll get to hear that conversation in the New Year) and he was such a delight! He was so charming, down to earth, and genuinely excited about his students’ success (re: Ariana Grande getting cast in the new Wicked movie). There’s no wonder he works with the best of the best…
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Ariana Grande Says She Was ‘Terrified’ to Be the Star She ‘Wanted to Be’ After Nickelodeon
“I was kinda terrified to do what I actually wanted and make the music that I actually wanted to make — and have my brown hair, wear thigh high boots [and be] what I wanted to be,” Grande told Eric Vetro…
…In conversation with Eric Vetro on his new podcast Backstage Pass with Eric Vetro on Wednesday, Grande, 28, opened up about the transition from being a Nickelodeon star on Victorious and Sam & Cat — to growing into a recording artist with her own style. (People.com)
By Daniela Avila – October 20, 2021
Working with the Stars
(article in The Leader Herald)
“From a young age, city native Eric Vetro knew he wanted to be a part of the entertainment industry. Watching classic movie musicals from MGM that often centered around putting a show together, as a child Vetro was wowed by depictions of what went on behind the scenes ahead of the big performance during rehearsals or lessons…”
“Camila Cabello made her debut solo performance at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, and the 2017 BBMAs partnered with VSCO and VSCO community photographer Emily Berl to capture a day in the life of the singer/songwriter. Check out the intimate photos of Cabello prepping for her performance backstage with her glam squad, family and team, starting with vocal coach Eric Vetro, who has also coached Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor and Ariana Grande, among other stars.”
May 25, 2017
