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

Jessica graduated from University of Puget Sound
Jessica graduated from University of Puget Sound

Your vocal coach specialities

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Singing

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Melody & Pitch

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Sight Singing

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Music History

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Music Performance Techniques

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for adults

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Singing for kids

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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

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

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Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Jessica

Student learned 3 days ago

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

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Student learned 10 days ago

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

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Student learned 10 days ago

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

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Student learned 17 days ago

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

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Student learned 22 days ago

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

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and Nasal Integration

Vowel Dominance for 'Laser Belt' Belting

Integrating Emotion and Stylistic Intonation

H-Consonants for Resonance and Support

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Student learned 24 days ago

The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve pitch, resonance, and breath control. They analyzed and adjusted a specific song to accommodate the student's vocal range and practiced techniques for vocal projection and emotional expression.

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

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Metronome Apps

Interactive voice lessons

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Record lessons

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