About the Voice Studio

What does it mean to be in Jennifer Nagy’s Voice Studio?

 In this studio, you will be encouraged to develop your voice and overall abilities as a singing artist: your support, range, resonance, consistency, musicality, and expressiveness. 

You want…

• Tools and strategies to increase vocal freedom, range, and flexibility

• More confidence in and enjoyment of your skill as a singer

• The ability to express your best voice

You’ll gain...

• Greater awareness of your unique voice and how to warm up, breathe, and tap into that gorgeous instrument you KNOW you have inside you

• The ability to find your “true sound” – the most genuine version of your unique, authentic voice

• Regular performance opportunities in which you can practice your newfound skills in a safe, affirming environment

• The motivation to practice SINGING SCARED

• Confidence in a studio culture that fosters community and collaboration where we can love each other’s awesomeness and not be threatened by it

 Teaching Philosophy:

Studying in this studio encourages a strong healthy vocal technique that develops and enhances each student’s unique sound and talent. Positive reinforcement and strong encouragement are utilized as prime motivators. Each student becomes more aware of his/her own voice and learns how to achieve the desired vocal ability, gaining increased flexibility, control, and confidence.

Students in Jennifer Nagy’s Voice Studio regularly place in the Arizona NATS Student Auditions. High school students have consistent success at the Regional and All-State Honor Choir Auditions. 

 Principal styles taught: Classical, Broadway, Contemporary Christian, Folk

Basic techniques taught: Classical/”bel canto,” musical theater/belt

 OTHEr STUDIO INFORMATION

• Parents welcome at the lessons at the discretion of the student

• All students highly encouraged to record each lesson 

• Online lessons are taught via Zoom

• Jennifer Nagy’s Voice Studio is located in my home where I have 1 small dog and 2 cats

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

• Studio Classes: Studio classes offer students the opportunity to sing for each other in a safe environment. We typically discuss different performance topics at each class (stage fright, preparation, proper dress, how to treat an accompanist, how to audition, etc.).

• Recitals: Recitals are a celebration of musical achievement and give structure and goals to weekly lessons. At the same time, recital participation is neither guaranteed nor mandatory. Fees are assessed per event and I will assess students’ preparedness and make recommendations accordingly.

• Performance Classes: I teach Broadway Solo Performance and Opera Workshop courses at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. These are great opportunities for growth as a performer in a group setting that culminate in a showcase on the PAC Stage. Ask me for more details.

• Competitions: From time to time, there will be competitions and workshops available for students of qualified age and preparedness. Fees will be assessed to cover the cost of the accompanist and the program.

• Regional and All-State Choir auditions: High school students interested in auditioning for Regional and All-state choir should begin preparing in the fall for the early winter audition. Strong musical performance and music sight reading skills are necessary and cannot be learned at the last minute. 

• University and college music school auditions: I specialize in preparing students for post-secondary auditions. If you are considering a post-secondary education in music—please speak to me. Every institution has specific audition requirements (theory, interview, performance assessment, etc.) Your lessons will be catered to meet these requirements. One hour lessons are recommended and you may require additional classes.

• Musical theater/opera auditions require a prepared performance too! Please let me know early if this is something we need to work on.