Piano with Jessie S.

*** Due to Covid-19 I am offering virtual lessons only at this time *** Hi! I'm Jessie, and I'm a freelance singer and teacher in the Los Angeles area. I earned a Masters degree in Voice from the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) at the University of Cincinnati, and my Bachelors degree in Opera Performance from CSU Long Beach. I have been teaching beginning-advanced voice and beginning-intermediate piano for the past five years now, and I absolutely love helping my students achieve their musical goals! Although I specialize in opera and classical vocal technique, I enjoy and teach a variety of genres of music, and encourage a healthy technique with minimal tension. Currently I'm a full-time member of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, where I perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. I'm a session singer for movies and TV here in LA, and have sung on numerous soundtracks including Frozen II, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and many more. I teach private lessons in the Los Angeles/Pasadena/San Fernando Valley area, and from my home studio in Pasadena. I am available to teach both piano and voice, no matter your experience level! My approach is to focus on healthy, easy singing and/or playing. Correct posture, breath, and technique are fundamentals of a healthy instrument. I also have experience with the Alexander Technique, and incorporate its many benefits into my teaching. I am comfortable teaching various styles; whether it's pop, rock, classical, or musical theater, I would love to help you achieve your singing and piano playing goals! Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and I will happily answer them! *** Lesson Details *** Fun atmosphere, individualized lesson plans, no experience necessary! *** Travel Equipment *** For in-home lessons, students must have a well-tuned piano or keyboard available *** Specialties *** Opera and classical voice technique, piano, sight-reading, ear-training, classical repertoire, German diction, Italian diction, French diction