Jennifer Nagy

What is your story? What inspires you to sing?

My Story…Jennifer the Diva SingeR

I remember watching the movie Amadeus and being so inspired by the music that I immediately got the soundtrack and listened to it over and over. Hearing the operatic soprano sing the arias called to my soul! I have been on a mission ever since to sing that repertoire successfully and comfortably. As a singer, I wanted to knock it out of the park!

What was the moment when YOU knew you wanted to SING?

​Among my early memories, I remember visiting my grandma’s home and being drawn to the beautiful grand piano in her living room. I started studying piano in 4th grade, beginning my musical journey! Music has been my language of choice ever since.

Church music was a strong influence and connection. I was the one ‘kid’ in the adult choir who enjoyed singing along with Mom and hearing the big pipe organ play at full blast. In communicating the love of God through music, I found a purpose for my singing.

When I was a young teen, Amy Grant was my favorite singer. Although I wanted to sing just like her, my sound was different. I lacked confidence about having the “right” voice to be able to sing the music I loved.

Would anyone want to hear me if I didn’t sound like Amy Grant? Where did I fit? Could I sing like that soprano in Amadeus instead?

What challenges you, discourages you, motivates you to keep going?

Jennifer the Overcomer

I have overcome so many obstacles throughout my own journey. During ​college, I put my heart and soul into being a music major, not as singer, but as a pianist. Soon I set my sights on adding vocal performance to my degree. And wow! I was able to develop my voice, be competitive and become recognized as a singer!

I enjoy the challenge of surpassing people’s expectations. I thrive as an underdog. It motivates me to overcome obstacles and ‘prove them wrong.’

Along my journey, I discovered that my particular voice type was lyric soprano–my ‘true’ voice. This knowledge was the key to unlocking what my voice was meant to sing. I could tackle those arias that I‘d heard in Amadeus!

I know what it feels like to be discouraged, hindered, overlooked or even dismissed. I also know what it is like on the other side of those feelings--the freedom of unlocked vocal potential, to sing as I dreamed I could!

What I do…​JENN the LIVELY TEACHER

A teacher has sooo many roles: facilitator, partner, observer, refiner, coach, technician, encourager, and leader to name a few.

I have 30 years of experience teaching teenagers and adults of all ages. I love being a part of a ‘singer’s journey’ - helping them set a foundation of basic musicianship and healthy technique. It is just as important for a singer to develop their own sense of self, with confidence in their instrument and how they use it.

I invite you to connect with me and my studio community to explore your love of singing.

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Am I the teacher for you?

• You want a trainer and coach, an encourager and refiner as you work to advance your skill and enjoyment as a singer

• You want a teacher that connects with you, someone who creates a comfortable—and motivational—environment for you to build vocal technique

• You want a studio experience where you can gain more confidence and expand your vision for yourself as a singer beyond what you considered possible

• You want to a complete skill set, including the ability to be a more effective storyteller. To effectively bring the message of the song to your audience through expressive language, gesture, movement, collaboration and musicality

• Finally, you want a community of support while you grow your skills and work through insecurities, obstacles, epiphanies, failures and successes

Short Bio

A graduate of Whitworth University (BA) and Arizona State University (MM), Jennifer has more than 25 years’ experience teaching at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and out of her home studio in Gilbert, AZ.

Jennifer has been a featured soprano soloist for works such as Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s Creation, Brahms’ Requiem, and Mozart’s Coronation Mass. She has sung roles with Arizona Opera and Phoenix Opera; these roles include the Foreign Woman in The Consul, Frasquita and Micaela in Carmen and Pamina in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte. Chamber work appearances with great critical acclaim with Chamber Music PLUS Southwest, collaborating with actors such as Lynn Redgrave, Stephanie and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., Margot Kidder, and Hayley Mills. 

She especially loves her roles as wife to husband Rob and mother to her beautiful daughters, Grace and Clara.

HEAR JENNIFER SING