Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 12+
Speaks English, Italian, German, French
Teaching since 2010
Doctor of Musical Arts: Opera Direction
About Jessica B.
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Music and the arts have been a large part of my life since I was a child.
I have performed in numerous operas, musicals and plays. Favorite roles include the Witch in Into the Woods, Agathe in Der Freischutz, the Countess in Marriage of Figaro, and Fastrada in Pippin.
I have a degrees in Opera Directing, Vocal Performance and Theatre Arts. I started teaching acting classes in 2001, and have coached voice since 2010. I have studied voice with James Gardner, former head of opera at Julliard School of Music, Matthew Oglesby, vocal area coordinator for the WTAMU School of Music, and Darlene Wiley, head of voice department at Butler School of Music, UT and William Lewis, dramatic tenor with 35 years experience singing at the Metropolitan Opera.
I direct operas, design costumes, teach whenever and whatever I can, and love spending time with my cat.
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Eden
Online
Such a great Teacher! My tween actually looks forwarded to and enjoys the lessons and that’s kind of a miracle.
Posted Feb 8, 2021
Dennis
Online
Jessica is super knowledgeable about fixing your technique without missing a beat! I feel so much more confident in my singing and will continue talking lessons! She’s amazing!
Posted Jul 3, 2020
Janet
Teacher's studio
She is the best teacher
Posted Mar 9, 2020
Education
Associate of Science: Theatre, Acting
Aug, 2003 - May, 2005Amarillo College
Doctor of Musical Arts: Opera Direction
Aug, 2015 - May, 2018University of Texas
Masters of Music: Opera Direction
Aug, 2013 - May, 2015University of Texas, Austin
Bachelor of Music: Vocal Performance
Jan, 2008 - May, 2013West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science: Theatre Arts, emphasis in Costume Design
Aug, 2005 - May, 2007West Texas A&M University
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Italian
Limited Proficiency
German
Limited Proficiency
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