Teaching Philosophy 

 I teach to help develop a love for music through singing. Music is an art form born to inspire the human soul. It comes from a place of passion and is often used to heighten or express the inexpressible. The teaching of music should never promote discouragement or a feeling of helplessness. After all, if you smother the wonder and passion found in the birth of music, what is the point?

I believe that this love of music is developed by achieving a deeper understanding of musicianship through musical and poetic content, historical background, emotional connection, and dramatic coaching. While encouraging a greater understanding of one’s musicality, I strongly promote the practice of health-conscious techniques that can be used across a variety of vocal styles. Some of these techniques include appoggio breathing, vocal muscle development, and singing within the correct vocal range.

It is important to understand that the learning process does not happen overnight and often involves working on music slowly. Learning to love music is not about how much of it you get through, but about the amount of quality time you put into making it your own.

Anyone can gain a greater love and understanding of music. I teach to help develop that love for music in singers. Learn to express yourself through music, and one day you might inspire another’s love of music.

Teaching Experience

Jocelyn has more than a decade of experience teaching voice and acting. She has taught voice at the university level, maintained a private voice and acting studio, worked with students ranging from beginners to emerging professionals, and taught musical theatre through the Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre Conservatory. She also teaches master classes in areas including character development, performance, and audition preparation.

Jocelyn is currently focusing much of her time on raising her family and is no longer maintaining a regular private studio or accepting ongoing weekly students. She does, however, remain available on a limited basis for one-time vocal tune-ups, audition preparation, and master classes.

Pricing

One-Hour Audition Prep / Vocal Tune-Up — $80

These individual sessions are designed for singers who would like focused coaching without committing to ongoing lessons. Sessions may be used for audition preparation, vocal tune-ups, repertoire coaching, character work, or performance preparation.

Master Classes — Contact for Pricing

Jocelyn is available to teach master classes for private studios, schools, programs, and other organizations. Master classes can be tailored to the needs of the participating singers and may focus on audition preparation, character development, acting, vocal performance, or related topics.

Please contact Jocelyn privately for availability and master class pricing.