About
Over 20 years of experience teaching voice to students in the New England region. Students come from various musical backgrounds and look to achieve several types of goals with their singing: professional, semi-professional, church work, college audition prep, beginners looking for expertise, etc.
I am a National Winner of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions, a consummate guest soloist with various orchestras throughout the New England region, a consistent performer with The Boston Pops Orchestra, a student of some of the finest vocal instructors and vocal coaches in the U.S., and a Masterclass Instructor. In addition, I love to share my love for choral directing, with semi-professional, college and high school choirs alike, as well as my credentials as a Minister of Music with various churches and denominations in the area.
I enjoy helping singers of all ages and levels to achieve their goals. Goals are set during the first couple of lessons and we will absolutely achieve them if they are realistic.
Find me on LinkedIn OR Facebook OR at my personal website: https://www.janeshivick.com.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Always schedule a consultation with a potential voice teacher before making any permanent decisions. I love to work and talk with a potential student firstly to see if we are a good fit for one another.
If a student enjoys their time and feels we are a good fit, then I suggest finding a suitable lesson time given our schedules.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been fortunate to have studied with many of the elite vocal instructors, coaches, and conductors in our country. I have also traveled to Europe to work with prestigious vocal coaches in Germany. I majored in vocal performance in college and was accepted to the Aspen Music Festival as a member of the voice program and Opera Theatre Center for two summers. The faculty in Aspen are mostly Juilliard faculty and staff in addition to other highly sought-after artists and instructors. I continue to network with these people to this day.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I charge one price for a 30 minute lesson. The price is doubled for a 60 minute lesson.
How did you get started teaching?
I began teaching during my last couple of years as an undergraduate college student. I was eager to teach and learn about how to help others who loved to share the gift of singing. I began teaching by offering private lessons through my church.
What types of students have you worked with?
I continue to work with students who've never had a voice lesson, students in need of a teacher who is an expert technician, students who seek professional and semi-professional singing careers, church soloists, students who sing to better themselves, and students who seek acceptance to prestigious undergraduate and master's degree programs in vocal performance, musical theatre, and opera.
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What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
If you are serious, then my singing school would be an excellent choice to help you become a well-rounded performer. Personally, I am a skilled technician with an excellent ear as are my other staff members who are professionals in the field of music.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1. What type of teacher am I seeking?
2. What are my needs as a singer?
3. What kind of teaching personality do I need in order to be my best self?
4. Does this teacher have connections to the music world?
5. What have this teacher's student's done? Are they successful?
6. Does this teacher still sing/perform?
7. Who has this teacher studied with and does he/she still take lessons?