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
/ 55 min
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
Singing
Melody & Pitch
Sight Singing
Music History
Music Performance Techniques
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
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

Singing concepts taught by Jessica
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal warm-ups focusing on clarity, vowel connection, and resonance. They then extensively practiced sections of the song "I Speak Six Languages," specifically addressing challenging low notes and transitions. The Student was advised to listen to the song's official track to internalize the correct pitch for these difficult phrases for future practice.
Vowel & Consonant Connection for Smooth Phrases
Vocal Cord Engagement & 'Tall' Vowels
Vowel Differentiation and Quick Switching
Nasal Resonance for Mixed Voice Warm-ups
Pitch Accuracy in Song Interpretation
Student and Tutor worked on various singing techniques through vocal warm-ups and song practice. They addressed proper breath engagement, resonance, pitch accuracy, and rhythm. The session concluded with specific practice instructions for the song 'You Say,' including using a new karaoke track and sheet music in a higher key, and focusing on avoiding glottal stops.
High Range Engagement & Vocal Placement with 'I Love to Sing'
Strengthening Lower Range with 'Yum
Yum
Yum'
Correcting Glottal Stops for Vocal Health
Song Interpretation: Adjusting Keys and Rhythmic Precision
Developing Forward Resonance with 'M' Consonants
Engaging Core Support with Lip Trills
The Student and Tutor worked on a singing lesson, beginning with vocal warm-ups to improve breath control, head voice, and resonance. They then practiced a song, focusing on challenging sections, specific pronunciations, and rhythmic accuracy. The Tutor advised marking notes on the sheet music, and they planned to address the multi-language parts of the song in the next session.
Vowel Shaping and Consonant Clarity
Deconstructing Challenging Song Sections
Seamless Phrasing and Controlled Landings
Head Voice Development and Openness
Mastering Breath and Vocal Placement
Adapting to Accents and Vocal Character
The Student and Tutor conducted an introductory vocal lesson, starting with a discussion of the Student's singing experience, vocal range, and goals. They proceeded with various vocal warm-ups and exercises to assess the Student's voice and technique. The Student then practiced a musical theater song, receiving feedback on characterization and tempo, and a future lesson plan was outlined, including music theory and advanced repertoire suggestions.
Strategic Repertoire Selection
Bringing Character to Musical Theater Performance
Sheet Music & Tempo Synchronization
Essential Vocal Warm-up Techniques
Vocal Range Identification & Versatility
The Student and Tutor engaged in a vocal lesson, starting with a series of warm-up exercises including hums, lip trills, and various range and mix exercises to prepare the voice. They then worked on the song "Taking Chances," focusing on improving vocal technique, developing a stronger mixed voice, and refining articulation, especially on specific vowels to achieve a more powerful and resonant sound. The Tutor also acknowledged the Student's physical discomfort from a mouth ulcer, adjusting expectations for belting while still working on technique.
Strategic Vocal Warm-ups
Navigating Vocal Mix: Head
Chest
and Nasal Integration
Vowel Dominance for 'Laser Belt' Belting
Integrating Emotion and Stylistic Intonation
H-Consonants for Resonance and Support
Vowel Modification and Blending
Modifying Notes and Song Interpretation
Vocal Warm-ups and Range Exploration
Register Transitions and Voice Blending
Breathing Techniques for Singing
Vocal Registers and Resonance
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Parent feedback

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