JENNIFER CASEY CABOT
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My teaching philosophy and understanding of singing comes from 40 years of dedication. My primary focus is to teach technique. When working with a singer, I diagnose and assist in developing his/her technique. This work involves dedicated practice. I work with each student in a unique way depending on what style of singing the student would like to do, and what the student’s goals are. I have been a lifelong student myself of singing from two masters in the field--Richard Miller and Doris Yarick-Cross. I have developed my own amalgamation of what they taught me, and what life and my singing experiences have taught me. I am dedicated to a combination of imagery and science. I encourage the pairing of the singers own imagination and intuition, with the knowledge of the physiology of the singing mechanism. Understanding the style of the music you are singing is equally important. We work on becoming familiar with the genre, diction, and performance practices side by side with the mechanics of singing.
AVAILABILITY
I teach privately on Mondays and Fridays 9:00 AM- 7PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Everything You Need to Know
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR YOUR TEACHING SERVICES?
$110 per hour. Payable by cash, check,or Zelle. Extra $30 if you require a pianist. Pianist also excepts cash, check or Zelle
WHERE DO YOU HOLD YOUR LESSONS?
I hold in person lessons primarily at my house on NE Capitol Hill in Washington DC. My studio is located close to the Union Station Metro. Street parking is also available. Online lessons happen according to student and teachers mutual availability. All you need is a computer/Ipad or smart phone and strong bandwidth for successful lessons. Online lessons are particularly useful for singers who need guidance with repertoire, support in pronunciation, examples of vocal exercises and the chance to ask questions and sing passages for feedback. Although singing is a full body activity, the use of computer cameras helps me see the head/neck/face and mouth up close. It has proven to be a great tool for developing better technique while not in person.
DO YOU HAVE SPECIFIC TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS?
I have a BA and BS in Voice and German from Oberlin Conservatory and College. I have a MM in Opera from the Yale School of Music. I taught as an adjunct Voice Professor at Towson University from 2008-2016 and at UMD College Park 2012-2013 and 2018-2023. I have taught privately since 1995. I currently am an Assistant Professor of Voice, Diction and Pedagogy at George Mason University. My specialty is teaching either current classical professionals, passionate amateurs and high school singers interested in preparing for college auditions and competitions.
