Voice Lessons

JVS Offers Vocal Training in the following Musical Genres:

Musical Theatre

Classical Voice

Art Song
Operatic Arias
Scenes from Operas and Operettas

Popular Music

Contemporary Christian Music
Country
Jazz
R&B
Rock

Some of the benefits associated with vocal training include:

Confidence in Performance Abilities
Increased Expressivity
Enhanced Emotional Awareness
Improved Physical and Vocal Strength
Greater Vocal Range
Clearer Articulation
Improvement in Music Theory and Sight Singing Skills
Poise and Certainty in Public Speaking
Better Listening Skills

JVS also offers Acting Instruction in the following areas:

Characterization
Projection
Diction and Articulation
Stage Movement
Improvisation

Students must be at least 6 years of age to begin voice lessons. Younger students are encouraged to take piano lessons.
JVS strives to incorporate basic Music Theory and Sight Singing instruction into our voice lessons in order give the student a firm musical foundation.

Here is what you can expect in a voice lesson:

A typical voice lesson begins with a few simple stretches to get your body warmed-up. Singing uses many muscles besides just your vocal chords.
The first half of the lesson is usually spent working on vocal exercises and warm-ups. The goal of these exercises is to help the student master various aspects of the human voice. Vocal warm-ups will focus on breathing, phonation, range, vocal color, vocal timber, intonation and diction.
The second half of the lesson will be devoted to learning repertoire. This music will be performed at the studio recital or another venue.
Acting is a very important part of a singer’s performance. When learning new songs, the student will be challenged to express the meaning of the text. Acting exercises will be used to improve the student’s overall performance.
Practice is the most important part of any vocal training. After a lesson is over, it is the student’s responsibility to take what they’ve learned and work on it at home.

How Much Will Lessons Cost?

Because we want to make sure you know exactly what you are getting into we offer a FREE consultation to not only give you a better idea of what to expect, but to give the instructor the opportunity to get to know you. If you decide to continue lessons the cost will be $30 per half hour for monthly students. Drop in lessons are $50 for 40 minutes.

Need-based Scholarships are available.