Voice/Singing/Piano/Keyboard teacher
Jessica (member NATS, MENC, ACDA) completed the Master of Music degree in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance at Meredith College in May 2005, graduating summa cum laude. She also completed her Bachelor of Arts in Applied Voice at Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, WV, in May 2002, graduating summa cum laude. In addition to presenting many solo vocal recitals, Jessica has performed in musicals, operas, and theater productions including Hansel and Gretel (Gretel), The Telephone (Lucy), Crimes of the Heart (Meg), Crazy for You (Polly), My Fair Lady (Eliza), Hello, Dolly! (Irene Malloy), Sister Angelica (Sister Genevieve), Cinderella (Stepmother), Oklahoma! (Ado Annie), and How to Eat Like a Child (Rachel). Some of her vocal accolades include winning the Meredith College Concerto Competition, placing second in Graduate Women at the 2003 NC NATS Competition, placing alternate in the 2002 MTNA Eastern Division Collegiate Artist Competition, Glassboro, NJ, winning the senior women division of the 2001 NATS Tri-State Competition (WV, MD, PA), winning the 2001 WVMTNA Collegiate Artist Competition, and winning the 2001 Alderson-Broaddus College Concerto Competition.
Jessica has been working as an accompanist since age 12. She was selected to be an accompanist for the WV All-State Chorus in 1997 and 1998, and received a 4-year student accompanist scholarship to Alderson-Broaddus College.
In addition to running her private studio, Jessica teaches at Ohio Valley University, Marietta College, WVU-Parkersburg and volunteers as a vocal coach with Guild Builders, a children’s musical theater program. She also sings and plays in several Marietta area bands: Maybe Logic, The Swinging Orangutangs, The Mud Ducks, and Brandy Hard Sauce.
Looking for: paying students and skills swapping.
Offering: private lessons, group classes and workshops.
Aimed at: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Ages: 6 +
Rates: Voice: $25 per half hour, Piano: $15 per half hour, Voice Class: $10 per week, Tutoring: $40 per hour
Subjects I teach...
Voice/Singing/Piano/Keyboard
Public Classes
Voice Class for Kids
For children ages 6 and up
Location:
949 Greene Street, Marietta, Ohio, United States
Date and time:
Every Monday at 6:30 PM
Rates:
$10 per week, paid ahead monthly at the first class of each month
Private Teaching
Music Theory/Musicianship/Ear Training
I give private lessons or tutoring in these areas to all levels of students. While these topics are covered to a degree in piano and voice lessons, students who are on a music career track need working knowledge and skill in these areas. These are also very valuable skills and knowledge bases for someone who is writing music or wants to write music.
Teaching locations:
I teach from home (or a fixed venue)
Location:
949 Greene Street, Marietta, Ohio, United States
Rates:
$40 per hour. Open to bartering and other negotiations.
Piano Lessons
Lessons are catered to the student’s goals. I teach various styles of music based on what my students goals and needs are. I don’t expect all of my students to become concert pianists.
Lessons generally consist of (1) exercises to make the parts of the body used for playing stronger and more flexible and (2) songs (repertoire).
Teaching locations:
I teach from home (or a fixed venue)
Location:
949 Greene Street, Marietta, Ohio, United States
Rates:
$15 per half hour. Open to bartering and other negotiations.
Voice Lessons
It is ultimately up to an individual to make his/her own choices about what sounds to make and how to make them, but I see most singers trapped in one vocal pattern/style/habit/production, ignorant of the amazing scope of sounds their body has the ability to make and use for whatever purpose the singer desires. I give my students as many tools as I can in the amount of time we have together, each for the purpose of showing the student the spectrum of sounds available to him/her at any given moment, while also showing him/her how to create those sounds without damaging the instrument. Most tools involve freeing the mind of self-defeating thoughts and/or the body of self-obstructing tension, thus releasing new sound options for the student that were previously suppressed and unknown to the student. It is my hope that my students will take away healthier habits and a greatly expanded palette of vocal colors from my studio to use in whatever musical endeavors they seek.
Teaching locations:
I teach from home (or a fixed venue)
Location:
949 Greene Street, Marietta, Ohio, United States
Rates:
$25 per half hour. Open to bartering and other negotiations.
Educational history
Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance
Dates:
September 2002 - May 2005
Institution:
Meredith College
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Music (Voice Concentration)
Dates:
September 1998 - May 2002
Institution:
Alderson-Broaddus College
THE SMALL PRINT
Payment in cash or check is always expected at time of service. You may pay ahead if you wish, or week by week. Whatever method is easiest for you to keep track of is fine with me.
Students who refer another student receive two free lessons.
I am open to bartering for lessons. Feel free to discuss options with me if you feel you can offer a service or product in lieu of cash.
Be prepared to spend an additional $50 to $100 per year on music.
Failure to notify me prior to a missed lesson will result in a charged lesson, except in case of an emergency.
I only see each student about 25 hours per year, so it’s very important to me that the student take every lesson available to him/her in order to make maximum progress.
If the student is ill, please let me know as soon as you can so we can reschedule.
If there’s a conflict, I need to know a week or two in advance since the lesson can often be rescheduled or switched for another student’s slot.
All lessons missed due to scheduling conflicts for the student or me will be made up. I encourage you to look ahead at upcoming months that may become very busy and schedule makeup lessons ahead of time. I’m happy to do hour lessons or two 45-minute lessons to makeup a lesson.
