About
Jacob Voigt combines his performance and teaching experience to bring you a holistic lesson plan that will take your musical theatre career to the next level. Whether just starting out or a seasoned pro, his nuances of fostering various levels of talent can help you meet your goals.
In addition, he serves as a member of the musical theatre faculty at New York Film Academy (NYFA) and works with BFA students at The New School. He has also served on the voice faculty at The Jack Benny Center for the Arts and has taught performance in K-12 settings. When he was a student, he studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, Stonestreet Film Studios, and the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music through New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, from which he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with Honors. He teaches across major metros including NYC, CHI, and LA.
Jacob's experience collaborating with award-winning TV, film, and Broadway performers and composers, both on stage and in the classroom, has provided him with valuable insights that enhance his ability to create curriculum for his dedicated students. His students work professionally, and many have been accepted to some of the top theatre programs in the country including NYU, Northwestern, AMDA, Pace, and others.
His NYC Theatre Credits include: Hairspray (Edna Turnblad), Our Mutual Friend (Bradley Headstone), Our Lady of 121st Street (Victor), Ragtime (J.P. Morgan). Chicago Credits include: Memphis (Mr. Simmons), Billy Elliot (Ensemble). TV/Film/Web: "Saturday Night Live," "Bromance Boys." Concert performances: Ragtime Suite at Radio City Music Hall and American Performance Series at Carnegie Hall.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I am excited to meet you where you are at in your music or acting journey. Together, we can set goals or immediately start working on what you want to accomplish. I believe everyone has the ability to perform, no matter what your background or experiences might be. New students can bring in work or be assigned work. With singing students, I typically begin with getting to know the students sound and will explore flow phonation and healthy singing. Then we shift into applying our techniques to song. For actors, I help them find their personal habits of inexpression that may hinder their ability to give a natural and truthful performance, whether it be for the stage, TV or film.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. I have served as a voice faculty member at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts and have worked as a full-time public school choir director.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For private lessons: $25/half hour and $50/hour.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Don’t be afraid to speak up about your wants or goals. Trust your teachers but don’t be afraid to question them too.