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Learn More About Jessica's Experience:

ear training I have several years of personal experience with ear training in both the choral and soloist settings. Throughout my own years of vocal training, as well as piano and violin, I have developed an excellent ear and perfect intonation. In fact, one choral conductor even stopped using a pitch pipe in rehearsal because I was more accurate. I believe the best way to train one's ear is to make music as often as possible and to listen critically to professional music making. general music I have a Bachelor's degree in music from one of the top liberal art's college's in the nation: Westmont College. I have spent the past four years studying all aspects of music including music history, choral music, orchestral music, opera and music theory. music history Music history was one of my favorite areas of study while in college. I am a diligent researcher and a skilled historian. My senior thesis from my most recent music history class is being used as a writing example for future classes. Music history was an integral part of earning my BA in music. music theory I have taken both basic and advanced music theory courses and found tremendous success in both. Tonal music is built on strict guidelines of which I have a very firm understanding. I can make understanding music theory very simple and enjoyable. sight singing Sight singing is an art of repetition. I learned it first hand in a choral setting, but I have also completed two years of strict sight singing exercises which went toward earning my BA in music. voice (music) I have taught vocal technique to students of all ages and seen impressive growth in each of them. My background includes vocal pedagogy, classical vocal training, and performance etiquette.