"Building Confidence one Note at a Time!"
Dr. Jessica Saunders is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and currently teaches applied voice at Grinnell College in Grinnell Iowa and Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Saunders has also taught diction, vocal pedagogy, song literature, and directed the opera scenes program at Waldorf University in Forest City. She also runs Saunders Vocal Studios, a private voice studio, at West Music Conservatory of Music in Coralville, Iowa. While working on her Doctorate at the University of Iowa, Saunders served as the Opera Research Assistant. Saunders has also taught applied voice at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City. Saunders offers lessons in Iowa City, Jesup and the Cedar Valley. Saunders has been performing since she was seven and teaching privately since 2007.
Saunders is comfortable teaching both classical and musical theater styles to students of varying skill levels from ages 6 to adult and is also available to conduct masterclasses and workshops. Her students have won awards at the Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing conference, and have appeared in productions with City Circle Theatre Company, Young Footlighters Theatre Company, and Nolte Academy.
As a performer, Saunders is recognized for her ability to emote and sing musically. These are aspects of performance she takes pride in, and strives to foster in her students. As a teacher, Saunders has been allowed to solidify her own view of vocal technique, which is one that calls for a relaxed larynx, free resonance, and abdominal breathing.
Saunders believes in building confidence in her students and strives to work with each student to explore their individual skills and talents.
"I truly love singing and performing, but I also enjoy the process of self-discovery and confidence building that can only happen in the safe harbor of the vocal studio. "
- Jessica Saunders
For more information on Saunders Vocal Studios visit: www.saundersvocalstudios.com
Dr. Jessica Saunders is a member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) and currently teaches applied voice at Grinnell College in Grinnell Iowa and Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Saunders has also taught diction, vocal pedagogy, song literature, and directed the opera scenes program at Waldorf University in Forest City. She also runs Saunders Vocal Studios, a private voice studio, at West Music Conservatory of Music in Coralville, Iowa. While working on her Doctorate at the University of Iowa, Saunders served as the Opera Research Assistant. Saunders has also taught applied voice at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa City. Saunders offers lessons in Iowa City, Jesup and the Cedar Valley. Saunders has been performing since she was seven and teaching privately since 2007.
Saunders is comfortable teaching both classical and musical theater styles to students of varying skill levels from ages 6 to adult and is also available to conduct masterclasses and workshops. Her students have won awards at the Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing conference, and have appeared in productions with City Circle Theatre Company, Young Footlighters Theatre Company, and Nolte Academy.
As a performer, Saunders is recognized for her ability to emote and sing musically. These are aspects of performance she takes pride in, and strives to foster in her students. As a teacher, Saunders has been allowed to solidify her own view of vocal technique, which is one that calls for a relaxed larynx, free resonance, and abdominal breathing.
Saunders believes in building confidence in her students and strives to work with each student to explore their individual skills and talents.
"I truly love singing and performing, but I also enjoy the process of self-discovery and confidence building that can only happen in the safe harbor of the vocal studio. "
- Jessica Saunders
For more information on Saunders Vocal Studios visit: www.saundersvocalstudios.com
