Classical Voice Lessons in Kenton. Amazing Teachers.

I teach a relaxed bel canto technique with a strong emphasis on freedom of breath.

A high energy, experienced working professional singer with 15+ years of performance and 10+ years of vocal teaching/coaching experience. Classically trained, with a Masters of Music in Voice from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory if Music in Cincinnati now performing 2-5 nights weekly with a regional Wedding Band.

My goal is to help you grow as a singer through the music you love, while establishing a healthy and sustainable technique. Whether you plan to pursue a career in music, audition for your church choir, or just want to jam to some your favorites, I would love to connect!

I’m Jacob, a Juilliard-educated baritone singing and teaching around the world. I currently offer remote lessons from my home studio outside Washington, DC. I teach consistent, confident technique in any style—classical to contemporary—and welcome students of all skill levels and backgrounds. My only expectations are clear communication, dedication, and a commitment to vocal happiness and health.

I hold degrees in music from the Juilliard School (‘18) and Brown University (‘13). As a performer, I sang the 2019-20 season in Strasbourg, France, following my European début in Salzburg, Austria. I’ve sung in major houses including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu, and the Théâtre du Capitole in Toulouse.

Singing is one of the most joyful activities you can do! Anyone can learn to sing.
I love teaching others to sing and perform, and I've been doing so for over 20 years - through private lessons, music theater workshops, music schools and choruses. I work with students at all levels and help them to build a solid technique that works for them.

(The percentage of people who are actually tone deaf is very, very small.)

Every person is unique and experiences their instrument in a unique way. My teaching method is highly individualized, addressing a student's psyche as much as their instrument, and relying on their feedback to make sure they understand successes or setbacks. In terms of pedagogy, I believe that the voice should be built from the top down, first strengthening the middle/higher notes and allowing for a smooth transition between the passaggi before teaching any "belting". This will ensure that vocal health is the primary goal so the student can sing for as long as they want! After vocal health, my concern is that students have fun so they keep singing. I celebrate successes (and attempts) as much as possible and take any failures or setbacks as a sign that I didn’t communicate something effectively. I have experience teaching all ages but if I am to take charge of a young voice I will need to ensure that children (under the age of 14) are committed to their vocal health by first ...

Since 2008, Ivette has offered private voice & acting lessons to students of all ages and levels, from beginner to professional.

Ivette works on the following:

-Breath Control

-Sound Placement

-Eliminating Vocal Strain

-Incorporating the "Mix Voice"

-Song Performance

-Interpretation

-Repertoire Development

-Microphone Technique

-Speech/Correcting bad habits

-All genres of music

-Acting Technique

-Character analysis and development

-Monologue Work

-Audition preparation