Lessons & Coaching

I offer a wide range of types of music lessons:

All levels of vocal lesson

Beginning to intermediate piano

Song classes in various languages

Music Theory

Composition/Songwriting

Music History

Recorder

Other lessons: Drama Coaching, Diction Coaching, Foreign Language Repertoire and Coaching, Poetry and Lyric Writing Sessions

All lessons are uniquely tailored to your needs, goals, and unique learning styles.

Comprehensive Piano/Music Lessons Can Include:
Repertoire Building
Theory
Technique
Notation
Sight Reading
Sight Singing
Ear Training
Improvisation
Composition
Exploratory methods and student-led critical thinking
Questions/ Inquisitive minds encouraged!
*My method is from a holistic approach and multiple intelligence point of view
with the needs of each unique learner in mind.
I have 34 years of experience in teaching music.
Children and adults welcome! If you can sustain concentration for 15 minutues, then we can make music together
Experienced in teaching those with special needs:
HSPs, Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ADD, ODD, OCD, Physical Differences (including loss of fingers and vocal problems/disorders)

Comprehensive Voice Lessons can include:
Vocal Training/ Singing
Breath Support Techniques
Projection Improvement
Theory
Technique
Notation
Ear Training
Sight Singing
Vocal Range Extension
Improvisation
Vocal Integration Release
Vocal Expression

Some genres may include:

• Classical, Operatic, Musical Theater/Broadway, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Gospel
  ALL lessons will include assistance to improve breath support.
  Vocal Health is stressed.
  Exploratory methods and student-led critical thinking questions/inquisitive minds encouraged!
  I have over 34 years of experience teaching voice with a music degree from UCSB, private Graduate School Lessons at USC, several different vocal teachers, and 45 years of experience as a performer.
  My teaching method is eclectic and intuitive with a holistic approach and considering the student's learning styles/needs.
  Each lesson is unique as we are all individuals. 
  I WELCOME BEGINNERS and those who are shy. 
  If someone told you you can't sing, COME!
  If you think you can't sing, you are wrong, COME!
  I welcome advanced singers, ALL GENRES!
  From opera to jazz to country.
  Learn to sing in different languages.
  
  *We will always have a phone conversation before we meet for a lesson.
  Thank you,
  Jenna
  
  Member of:

• Asheville Music School (Board Member)

• Asheville Area Piano Forum AAPF

• NMTA (National Music Teachers Association)

• Western North Carolina Virtual Music Teachers Association

• ASCAP

• NATS

• Girls Rock Asheville

• Diction Coaching for Theater and Coaching for Accents/Dialects

  • Lessons on clarity of speaking, optimal projection, breathing optimization, self-confidence, learn different accents or work to clear any unwanted accent or dialect

  
  It's never too late to learn! If you can talk, you can sing!

• References available upon request

• *Sliding scale is available if necessary

Gender Affirming Vocal and Life Coaching

• Lessons in changing your speaking pitch, optimal for your personality and self-expression

• Increase your vocal range; speaking and/or singing

• Develop more confidence and self-esteem while you find your "voice"

• Let me assist and guide you, facilitating the process into finding the voice you want to SPEAK OUT, in the VOICE you want to use 100% of the time and integrated fully into your life

• Release any unwanted emotions along the way. Work through gender dysphoria and other body issues

• Life coaching is also provided as desired
  Examples can include: 
  Make-up and hairstyle lessons
  Personalized wardrobe consultations
  Nutritional and Supplement counseling
  Local resources and information

• Sessions are provided in a safe environment and relaxed setting in downtown Asheville or virtually
  For those transitioning from M to F, F to M, Non-Binary, or other

More about my Experience:

I have been a vocal/music teacher for over 34 years, an actor, singer, musician, performance artist and all-around creatrix for over 40 years. I have been assisting the transgender community for over 23 years. In addition, I am a Certified Peer Support Specialist as well as a Level III Reiki Practioner and Lightworker.
Please email or text to schedule a session. Unfortunately, I cannot take insurance at this time.

References available upon request