Jessica Soltero
Find your voice and explore various vocal styles with breath-centered guidance from a University of Puget Sound alum!
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Jessica Soltero
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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Jessica - Get to know your vocal coach
Young and professional vocalist Jessica Soltero is an online tutor specializing in singing lessons with over a year in experience. Carrying a life-long passion for singing and education, Jessica recently graduated cum laude from the University of Puget Sound with a bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance. In addition to her vocal studies, Jessica excelled at music theory, ear-training, music history, vocal pedagogy, and vocal diction. She is trained in the International Phonetic Alphabet and enjoys coaching Italian, German, and French vocal repertoire. Jessica's teaching style caters to all levels of experience, as it is individualized to meet each of her student's needs and goals. This can include confidence building, musicality, ear training, music theory, music history, each so on. She also has taught students ages as young as 5 up to 21 years old so far. "Sing with passion, and the world will dance to your rhythm."
Jessica graduated from University of Puget Sound
Your vocal coach specialities
Sight Singing
Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Melody & Pitch
Music History
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing lessons highlights
Jessica's teaching approach is centered on the use of solfege, IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) breathing techniques, registers, navigating passagio/vocal breaks, performance preparation and strategy, musicality, and expression. Her versatility ensures personalized tutoring in various musical genres such as Pop, Classical, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. Jessica primarily uses Zoom as an online platform for their original sound function and interactive tools to create engaging and effective lessons. In her one year of experience, she caters to a diverse audience of 20+ students, including beginners, intermediates, kids, and adults. Jessica's calm and patient teaching approach ensures a positive and supportive learning environment, that every student feels welcome and encouraged to learn at a comfortable pace. Let's sing together!
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Singing concepts taught by Jessica
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, including breath support, resonance, and vowel modification. They then applied these techniques to practice sections of the song "I'll Confide in You," focusing on melody, harmony, and vocal phrasing, and discussed the song's lyrical inspiration.
Vocal Diction and Phrase Connection
Melody and Chord Alignment in Song Structure
Vocal Sirens and Gliding
Vowel Modification for Higher Registers
Vocal Resonance and Placement
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve vocal technique and control. They then applied music theory concepts, specifically Roman numeral analysis of chord progressions, to practice and refine elements of several songs. The session included discussions on vocal improvisation and strategies for vocal health, with homework assigned to practice listening and singing.
Vocal Dynamics and Expressivity
Vocal Warm-ups & Techniques
Introduction to Roman Numeral Analysis
Chord Inversions and Voicings
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on laryngeal mechanics and managing vocal tension during high notes. They then applied these concepts to singing two musical theater songs, "The Wizard and I" and "What Would I Do If I Could Feel?", practicing breath control, resonance, and expressive delivery. The next session will continue work on the second part of "What Would I Do If I Could Feel?".
Vocal Hydration and Larynx Care
Laryngeal Elevation and Vocal Tension
Vocal Registers and Muscle Function
Vocal Stamina and Phrase Management
Vocal Placement and Resonance
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique, specifically addressing the Student's tendency to "scream" notes due to tension and reliance on volume. They practiced resonance exercises, breath control techniques, and strategies for managing vocal strain, with a focus on improving vocal placement and air support for singing.
The Role of Emotional and Mental Work in Singing
Breathing Techniques: Diaphragmatic Support
Larynx Elevation and Neutral Larynx
Resonance vs. Volume
Tongue Strike for Air Pressure
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, including breath control and resonance, and explored music theory concepts like Roman numerals and chord inversions to analyze song structure. They discussed how to apply these concepts to the student's original song, focusing on melodic variation and smoother transitions, with plans to continue refining the song in future sessions.
Chord Inversions in Songwriting
Vocal Fold Mechanics and Glottal Attack
Vowel Modification for Pitch and Resonance
Roman Numerals in Chord Analysis
Vibrato and Vocal Embellishments
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice Engagement
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support, resonance, and pitch accuracy through various exercises and lyrical application. They practiced techniques for vocal agility, managing vocal strain on high notes, and exploring different singing styles, with plans to continue practicing with a karaoke track.
Vowel Modification and Resonance
Vocal Warm-ups and Their Purpose
Articulation and Consonant Clarity
Vocal Registers and Mixed Voice
Breath Support and Core Engagement
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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