FIND YOUR LIGHT
AND SHINE
At the intersection of artistry and innovation, I’m here to help illuminate your path so you can shine radiantly.
“I owe so much of my audition success to Kyle.” (Brooke Singer)
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“Kyle is a renaissance man and a brilliant coach.” (Jay Armstrong Johnson)
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“Kyle is an incredible musician.” (Robert Fairchild)
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“Kyle is my go-to guy, hands down.” (Ben Cameron)
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“His musical knowledge is BEYOND.” (Ally Bonino)
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“Coaching with Kyle has been a key factor in my artistic journey.” (Priya Mahendra)
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“I owe so much of my audition success to Kyle.” (Brooke Singer) ★ “Kyle is a renaissance man and a brilliant coach.” (Jay Armstrong Johnson) ★ “Kyle is an incredible musician.” (Robert Fairchild) ★ “Kyle is my go-to guy, hands down.” (Ben Cameron) ★ “His musical knowledge is BEYOND.” (Ally Bonino) ★ “Coaching with Kyle has been a key factor in my artistic journey.” (Priya Mahendra) ★
“After working with Kyle, I now feel capable of singing any genre of music, which was not the case before.” (Brooke Singer)
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“Beyond extraordinary. He does it all with incredible ease. Kyle is a wonderful pianist and coach.” (Joan Lader)
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“Kyle is a passionate coach, an excellent musician, and a thoughtful artist. His musicianship, craftsmanship, work ethic, and positivity make him stand out from the rest.” (Ben Fankhauser)
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“Working with Kyle is one of my favorite things to do ever. He’s such an incredible leader and mentor and he has so many ideas.” (Celeste Castillo)
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"Kyle is a versatile pianist and outstanding accompanist. He is a great presence in any room." (Michael Cassara)
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“After working with Kyle, I now feel capable of singing any genre of music, which was not the case before.” (Brooke Singer) ★ “Beyond extraordinary. He does it all with incredible ease. Kyle is a wonderful pianist and coach.” (Joan Lader) ★ “Kyle is a passionate coach, an excellent musician, and a thoughtful artist. His musicianship, craftsmanship, work ethic, and positivity make him stand out from the rest.” (Ben Fankhauser) ★ “Working with Kyle is one of my favorite things to do ever. He’s such an incredible leader and mentor and he has so many ideas.” (Celeste Castillo) ★ "Kyle is a versatile pianist and outstanding accompanist. He is a great presence in any room." (Michael Cassara) ★
“He improved my musicianship, acting, and confidence. And he’s as invested in you as you are.” (Xavier McKinnon)
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“Intensely skilled and deeply passionate, Kyle is an asset to any performer looking to advance themselves as musical theatre artists.” (Ryan Scott Oliver)
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“Kyle collaborates in a way that expedites and strengthens the process. The work gets better and frankly more fun with Kyle in the room.” (Peter Flynn)
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“He combines humor and focused dedication to make whatever it is you’re working on a fun and successful project.” (Robert Fairchild)
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“I’ve worked with every MD in the biz, and I keep going back to Kyle. He can play anything. But it’s more than the way he plays, it’s the way he vibes with an artist.” (Ben Cameron)
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“He improved my musicianship, acting, and confidence. And he’s as invested in you as you are.” (Xavier McKinnon) ★ “Intensely skilled and deeply passionate, Kyle is an asset to any performer looking to advance themselves as musical theatre artists.” (Ryan Scott Oliver) ★ “Kyle collaborates in a way that expedites and strengthens the process. The work gets better and frankly more fun with Kyle in the room.” (Peter Flynn) ★ “He combines humor and focused dedication to make whatever it is you’re working on a fun and successful project.” (Robert Fairchild) ★ “I’ve worked with every MD in the biz, and I keep going back to Kyle. He can play anything. But it’s more than the way he plays, it’s the way he vibes with an artist.” (Ben Cameron) ★
For over 15 years, Kyle has been trusted by some of Broadway’s most thrilling performers.
Kyle Branzel is a sought-after coach (acting, singing, auditioning, song repertoire, collaborative piano) for professional actors and singers in NYC and worldwide.
Drawing from a wide variety of theatrical experience as director, music director, actor, and pianist, Kyle empowers artists to develop their crafts holistically and navigate their careers with integrity.
His innovative approach to physical acting training and physiological vocal coaching has helped many clients and students book roles in films, TV shows, Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, national tours, regional productions, and cruise ships.
As the founder and director of Groove Playground (NYC’s premier pop/rock/R&B training ground), Kyle helps actors and singers who want to authentically sing and perform popular music to unleash their inner superstars.
In addition to his private studio, he currently teaches at New York Film Academy and Jen Waldman Studio, as well as guest lectures at Roosevelt University and Western Illinois University. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Roosevelt University and has pursued advanced studies in Music Education at Ithaca College.
