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Voice and Guitar Lessons (Brooklyn)
offered in person
offered virtually
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VOICE LESSONS
Nobody has a voice like yours.
You deserve a teacher who will prioritize the way that YOU want to sound.
Your Voice
We'll develop your vocal identity based on what your body naturally wants to do. Learning to sing easily and joyfully makes for a more flexible and versatile voice.
Contemporary Styles
There is a growing market for contemporary singers. I specialize in teaching people to sing Pop, Rock, Folk, and Blues honestly and sustainably. Plus, it's plain fun.
Avoiding Injury
Vocal damage is scary and can pause or end your career. I have been trained in Voice Habilitation and will teach you how to manage and prevent injury.
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GUITAR LESSONS
There's a musician in you.
You deserve a teacher who will help you bring your style to life.
Beginner and Intermediate Guitarists
You'll learn to feel comfortable with your instrument and to play in a way that is personal to you and sounds great to others.
Self Accompanying
You'll develop rhythm guitar and fingerpicking skills so you can play along and compliment your vocal performance
Songwriting and Collaborating
We can workshop your original songs and you'll learn how to communicate with bandmates, producers, and other collaborators.
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What is your rate?
60 min Voice Lesson: $100
45 min Guitar Lesson: $75
If these rates are inaccessible to you or you would like accommodations for shorter/longer lessons and you feel passionately about studying with me, please reach out and we can discuss possible options.
Where do you teach?
I teach virtual and in person lessons from my home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. If you are looking for in person lessons at your home or at a studio in midtown, please contact me. Travel fees may apply.
What levels do you teach?
I teach all levels, professional and non professional, from first timers to recording artists and Broadway performers. I do not teach students under 10 years old.
Do you do drop ins?
I do! Drop in students get added to a weekly mass text list announcing available times and can come and go as they like.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations can be made up to 24 hours before our lesson time. Sessions cancelled within 24 hours must be paid in full.
Late Policy?
All lessons start and end at their prescribed times. There are no makeups for late arrivals.
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ABOUT THIS LISTER
Hello! My name is Jacob Shipley and I am a Musician, Actor, Songwriter, and Private Music Teacher! I grew up outside of Albany, NY, went to Ithaca College where I received my BFA in Musical Theatre, and have been living here in NYC for the last 6 years. I also have Certificate in Vocology from NYU and a Vocal Pedagogy Certificate from Shenandoah University. When I'm not doing music, I am an avid hiker and reader.
Teaching has been an incredible passion for me, opening up new minds to music through exploration of song and identity. I remember watching classmates of mine struggle with teachers who wouldn't listen to them or work to their needs or desires. I'm grateful that I get to work with students on what THEY want to learn, getting to constantly adjust and learn more myself.
BACKGROUND AND EXPERTISE
I've led the first national tour of a Broadway musical, led/ensembled/swung regional theater productions, performed at weddings and private events both solo and with bands, rocked bar gigs, toured my own music, recorded my own projects and in collaborations, and even sung baby music classes in the middle of public parks. I’ve been teaching voice and guitar since the 11th grade and have had a private studio in NYC since 2018.
My students have performed on Broadway, National Tours, in Netflix specials, at venues such as The Green Room 42, and have released their own music with my help. I would love to be a part of your musical journey.
For more info: https://www.jacobshipley.com/lessons