Joyce Jacobsen

Serves Chicago, IL

35244

Hired 131 times

1 employee

26 years in business

$35

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Zelle.

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Joyce Jacobsen
Completed on 6/4/2019

Introduction

Excellence, training, patience and people skills. Now teaching remotely on Zoom from home studio in Wareham MA. Teaching all ages voice and piano for years, am also a performer with 2 groups, have a BA in Performance. Teach beginners to professionals, all styles, from Gospel, R&B, Music Theater, Jazz, Pop, to Classical Art Song, and Opera. Teach in many languages, if that's your thing, have a very large music library here in studio. I can get you there! And prepare you for any special performance, audition, and goal. If you want to know how to improve and protect you voice and enjoy the process, see me. Teaching 7 days and evenings, minus Sundays until after 3PM.....I lead worship in church with my Gospel group. Welcome, Joyce Jacobsen

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

If two or more students in live or online lessons schedule there'll be a discount. Very reasonable rates in general!

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

There's no fee to enroll or schedule a piano or voice lesson. Lessons are taught with great respect for all aspects of the student's personal/educational/musical goals and any special situations are welcome! Music improves the health, heart, mind, body, and soul!

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

A lot. LOL First, a BA in Performance from UMASS Amherst, then a lifetime of experience as a performer, both vocalist and pianist, and coach! Also, a longtime Music Minister in a rousing Gospel style setting. Many years at this, teaching all style, from jazz and rock to opera. (11 languages)

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Coaching young women for fun, and because there was a need in the music community!

What types of customers have you worked with?

Ages 3-94. All groups, able or not so able, recovering, folks needing to stimulate their minds thru music training. Beginners of all ages. Classical training to develop proficiency and excellence in any style of music. Correcting and protecting voice and piano skill, both for simple goals to advanced!

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

Celebrating George Washington's Inaugural Anniversary with solos, chorus, orchestra, and teaching the audience the minuet, George's favorite dance!

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Make sure the teacher has experience in many aspects of studying the instrument or voice. Make sure you're not just signing up for "keyboard lessons." Make sure the teacher knows how to protect your singing voice, and is kind and understanding! Singing is a pretty exotic effort, isn't it!

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Be open-minded, have a few goals, and come with joy, be patient with yourself, and think of what you love about music and your instrument!