*Develop your vocal support
*Expand your vocal range
*Sing dynamic songs
*Prepare for performances

Gain the freedom to sing music with ease and confidence when you take private singing lessons with Voice Coach Jessica Neighbor. As a dedicated voice teacher of twelve years and an experienced performer, Jessica understands the full scope of a singers needs, and her singing lessons are individualized for your specific vocal needs. Singing Lessons are for beginners through advanced singers, and for youth and adult singers. Lessons are sixty dollars for a one hour session.

Discover what makes your voice unique and how to enhance your singing talent. Jessica has an expertise in singing and teaching popular music: pop, soul, jazz, Motown, musical theater, folk, rock, and original music. Gain essential vocal technique including breath support and how to bridge the vocal registers without strain or tension. Singing should feel comfortable and it will with proper vocal awareness. The more you understand your vocal instrument, the better you will feel and sound when you sing. 

Whether you are singing for the first time or singing on sold-out stages, together you and Jessica will chart out your ultimate singing goals and ambitions. With her extensive performance career, from fronting her own band to producing music CDs, Jessica prepares singers to perform their best for auditions, performances, and vocal recordings. Many of her singing clients have gone on to successful singing careers in bands, in musical theater, and as popular singer/songwriters. Her youth singing clients have been accepted into vocal education programs and musicals at Berklee School of Music in Boston, Oakland School for the Arts, The Bentley School, Piedmont High, Berkeley High, Skyline High, and Albany High School. Take your voice to the next stage.

At your first lesson we discuss your specific vocal needs. Remember that every new singer will feel a little nervous singing in front of a new Voice Coach for the first time and this is not an audition but your private time to get expert vocal coaching for your vocal needs.

Your singing lessons are divided into two parts: vocal conditioning and singing songs. First you will warm-up with vocal exercises with Jessica accompanying you on the piano. These vocal exercises are specifically designed  to strengthen your breath support and vocal range. Vocal warm ups are like stretching before a runner's race and they are an essential part of voice training.
 
In the next section of your lesson you will sing songs of your choosing to develop your song repertoire and practice your performance skills. Sing a variety of musical styles, from ballads to up-tempo, to make your voice dynamic and versatile. You will develop your musicality including how to read a music chart and choose the right keys of music for your songs. You will learn how to engage your audience, how to communicate with other musicians, and how to use that nervous performance energy to your advantage. Jessica has trained professionals and beginners alike for their upcoming shows and performances. Lessons take place in the beautiful, private, "Skylark" music studio located in The Grand Lake District of Oakland, CA. Private Lessons are 60 minutes and are taught weekday afternoons and early evenings. Please visit the contact page to schedule a singing lesson.

 Jessica rehabilitates singers with vocal injuries and teaches vocal health to every singer to maintain a healthy voice. Unlike other instruments that you can see and hold, you can't see your vocal instrument and when you understand your vocal anatomy it will make a huge difference in how you treat your voice. Feel the difference when you use your diaphragm for breath support and when you understand the mechanics of your vocal folds (chords) when you sing high and low notes. Learn good vocal health and how to recognize the warning signs of vocal fatigue to prevent a vocal injury. Understand vocal health and enjoy a long and healthy singing career.