Barbara Maier Gustern is an actress/singer turned voice teacher. She is one of NYC's most sought-after vocal coaches. From music to Broadway to the downtown avant-garde, her roster of students include the Broadway casts of Oklahoma and Passing Strange to Debbie Harry (Blondie) Taylor Mac, Eric Schmalenberger, John Kelley, and Justin Vivian Bond. On February 10, Barbara will be celebrating her 85th birthday with a ben…