Jane E Edgren

Style: Pop; Opera; Jazz; Folk; Gospel; Rock; Classical; Musical Theatre

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Title: Voice Teacher and Vocal Coach

Bio:

Jane Edgren the University of Michigan as a Voice Performance Major and earned her Bachelor of Music, studying voice with Leonard Johnson. During her senior year, she was granted permission to take Masters Level courses in Voice Pedagogy, German Lieder and Interpretation of Song with Eugene Bossart. Following her graduation, she continued her vocal studies with the respected New York City opera soprano, Eva Likova, and later moved to New York City to continue her operatic training. She also studied with the Metropolitan Opera soprano, Sherry Zannoth, and later with Maria Farnworth. Her vocal coaches in New York included Benton Hess, Julie Kuipers, and acting with Jay Lesenger.

Jane has taught voice throughout her singing career, and has embraced teaching singers of all different styles and genres. She has many years of experience the teaching concepts learned from her rich background as a classical opera singer. She is proud to teach the best aspects of healthy vocal technique to popular music singers to help them navigate the demands placed on their voices. Her studio includes students who sing pop, rock, jazz, musical theater, contemporary Christian, folk, country, and classical.

Ms. Edgren has performed with opera companies in New York City, as well as a participating in an opera workshop at the Juillard School and seminars at the Manhattan School of Music. During this time, Jane performed leading roles of Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, Violetta in La Traviata, and Leonora in Il Trovatore.She has performed as a soloist with symphony orchestras and choruses under the direction such conductors as Christof Perick, David Tang, Scott Jarrett and Peter McCoppin, as well as presenting a number of recitals and concerts. She has appeared as a soprano soloist in concert with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in Rachmaninoff's The Bells, Mozart's Coronation Mass, and the opera Der Freischütz.

In a voice lesson with Jane, students learn a healthy, consistent and reliable vocal technique, while expanding their vocal range and developing their own musical identity and style. She also offers short-term coaching and preparation for auditions, competitions, Broadway musical performances, and college entrance auditions. In the fall of 2017, Jane published her first book of vocal training, "Sing! 20 Singing Lessons to Improve Your Voice" a curriculum for both voice teachers and self-guided students.

Voice Type: Soprano

Music Styles Taught: Pop; Opera; Jazz; Folk; Gospel; Rock; Classical; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I am currently accepting private students; I am available as a clinician or presenter

Contact Information

Studio

MATTHEWS, NC
USA 28105

TEL: 704-565-9838

E-mail: janeedgren@janeedgren.com
Web: janeedgren.com

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