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    About Jan L.

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    Take charge of Your Career as a Singer or Songwriter Who's guiding you in writing, producing & performing your songs? “Jan is one of the music industry’s best-kept secrets. She has an uncanny ability to put her finger on exactly what the issue is that keeps good artists from being great, and then helping them to overcome or remove whatever roadblocks stand in their way. Jan is an expert at fine-tuning and bringing out the best performances in artists and musicians. Tess Taylor President, NARIP (National Assn. of Record Industry Professionals) Jan L. is a Grammy nominated award winning singer/songwriter, producer, actress, and artist developer. Her studio, Angel Diva Music, is designed to improve artist abilities on and off the stage as well as giving the clientele first-hand knowledge of the industry while increasing their creativity. Backed by an extensive musical background debuting with the Philadelphia Orchestra and continuing her career singing with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic, Jan L. went on to receive a Bachelor’s of Education in Opera at Temple University and two Master’s Degrees from Combs College of Music in Theatre Arts and Composition. Jan is the author of the performance book called "Once More With Feeling." There is exciting news with Jan. Jan has been teaching online on Zoom.us. It's like Skype but better because you can record the whole lesson. For those of you who want a world class teacher, you can learn from Jan who has 20 Grammy winners. No driving, Just sit yourself in front of your computer screen. You will love the intimacy without leaving your home. Give it a try. Jan teaches vocal technique that connects the chest middle head voice with a gospel belt. Jan covers proper breathing, vocal technique, performance coaching and recording in her protools studio. "Jan L. is an award winning songwriter, producer, actress, and artist developer. Her studio, Angel Diva Music, is designed to improve artist abilities on and off the stage as well as giving the clientele first-hand knowledge of the industry while increasing their creativity." Writer of performance book called "Once More With Feeling:

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    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-6 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-6 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-6 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-6 PM
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    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $60
    90 minutes
    $110
    120 minutes
    $130
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    5.0
    39 Reviews
    Catherine
    Online
    Very professional, welcoming yet strict
    Posted Jul 2, 2019
    Darla
    Online
    Jan is a sweetheart and very knowledgeable, with real experience in the industry. I really enjoy my sessions with her and have seen measurable improvement in my ability to get through a song. She was flexible with what I wanted and didn't try to force me through a predetermined process.
    Posted Jun 27, 2019
    Paula
    Student's home
    My 17 yr Grandson is taking Singing lessons from Jan and absolutely Loves her!! He is so very inspired and motivated to practice continuously! Thank you Jan....you are the Best!
    Posted Jun 24, 2019
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    Experience

    Performance Expert

    Jan, 1982 - Nov, 2015

    Angel Diva Music

    Jan has been bringing artists to Grammy Level. She has worked with Tim Fagan who write "Lucky" for Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz. Most of Jan's artists are working and very successful. Jan wrote a book called "Once More With Feeling" which is an Artist Development book on how to be a rock star performer. “Jan teaches the type of performance skills that the career pros use. Artists with long careers draw upon her techniques that last through a life of performing and keep material fresh, alive and connected to new audiences, time after time.

    Songwriting Mentor

    Nov, 2008 - Nov, 2015

    Angel Diva Music

    Mentor artists and songwriters to improve their craft. I have many placements in TV, Film, Commercials, Movie trailers. I have worked with several Grammy Winners. I teach at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, Taxi Road Rally, Musician's Institute and in my recording studio. Jan’s accolades in music continued as she wrote “Damaged” for the newest Ralph Lauren Polo website campaign and composed a television theme for Lou Rawls called "Knock Outs". Rounding out her already stellar résumé, Jan L. has worked with Narada Michael Walden, Marla Sokoloff, and famed vocal coach Seth Riggs and his client roster. From composing and producing to mentoring singers and songwriters, Jan L. lends her knowledge and expertise at the annual Taxi Road Rally. The event held by Taxi, the world’s leading independent A&R company, helps independent artists obtain record, publishing, and film/television deals. She also sits as resident judge for the LAMN Jam which allows rock artists such as Tim Fagan the opportunity to perform original music and receive critiques on the performance. Her latest CD and newest adventure, “Sophisticated Lullabies” supports AUTISM SPEAKS and proceeds are charitably donated to raise funds to support worthy organizations committed to finding a cure for Autism and supporting those diagnosed with this life-changing disorder. Those diagnosed include her son Gregory.

    Actor

    Jan, 1995 - Dec, 2015

    Angel Diva

    Combining her love for music and acting, Jan L. was featured on the demo reel for the Jasmine character in Disney’s Aladdin and performed in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Starlight Express. She also wrote a musical called "Christmas Has Been Cancelled" starring Robert Guillaume as Scrooge. Moreover, Jan L. taught an acting class with Kurt Russell and worked with the fiery red-headed comedienne Kathy Griffin. Other acting experience include roles in Bruce Almighty, My Sister’s Keeper with Kathy Bates, and Jawbreaker as well as television credits in Rodney and The Bernie Mac Show with Wesley Snipes.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music Opera Major, Master's of Music Composition Major

    Sep, 1968

    Temple University, Combs College of Music

    Acting Complete the training

    Jan, 1998 - Jan, 1999

    The Groundlings

    Certifications

    Seth Riggs Advance Speech Level Singing

    Sep, 2000

    Seth Riggs

    Jan has been certified in Speech Level Singing.

    Awards

    Grammy Nomination

    Sep, 2006

    The Grammy's

    Affiliations

    National Association for Music Education

    Sep, 1972

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

    Sep, 1989

    An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.

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