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This is a new service being offered in Boulder, Colorado. Jack Smith has a Bachelors
Degree in Vocal Performance, and a Masters Degree in Vocal Pedagogy. He has over 18
years of teaching experience.
Take Voice from Boulder's Best.
Voice Lessons
This is a new service being offered in Boulder, Colorado. Jack Smith has a Bachelors
Degree in Vocal Performance, and a Masters Degree in Vocal Pedagogy. He has over 18
years of teaching experience.
Take Voice from Boulder's Best.
 | Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singers | |
| Jack Smith has been singing professionally for over 20 years | |
| 303.242.5390 | |
| Contact Jack | |
| Email Address: jack@bouldervoicestudio.org | |
Overview
There is so very much to consider when training even the newest singer. I employ
methods from leading pedagogy teachers; such as Richard Miller, Manuel Garcia, and
Barbara Dosher to mention a few. Vocal science is also employed.
There is so very much to consider when training even the newest singer. I employ
methods from leading pedagogy teachers; such as Richard Miller, Manuel Garcia, and
Barbara Dosher to mention a few. Vocal science is also employed.
A little about what we do
Much emphasis is given to improving typical problems that most singers have; to
include but not limited to posture, proper breathing, tonal quality (in all ranges),
technique; such as diction for singing. Work on developing upper register is employed,
as well as a solid tonal quality in mid and lower ranges. Vocal exercises will be tailored
for each individual. Most of the pedagogical training will be from the Bel Canto (Italian
school, translated: Beautiful Singing) school of music. However other schools of
singing may also be employed, such as the German, French, and English schools. It all
depends on what type of voice we are dealing with. Many types of voices exist, for
example. Bass, Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Soprano, and within each voice range there are
different types of voices. For example: the tenor voice (which is the most difficult
voice to master), can be of a leggiero quality; which is the smallest sounding of the
tenor voices. The most popular tenor voice is of a lyric quality. Luccino Pavarotti is a
lyric tenor. The lyric tenor voice is the most common tenor voice. The agility of the
leggiero and lyric voice is much quicker than that of the Dramatic tenor. Next is the
spinto vocal quality. It is the type of voice which still has much agility like the lyric
voice type, but loudness which is more related to the dramatic tenor (the most
powerful tenor voice).
There is so very much to consider when training even the newest singer. I employ
methods from leading pedagogy teachers; such as Richard Miller, Manuel Garcia, and
Barbara Dosher to mention a few. Vocal science is also employed. I don’t usually tell
the student every little technique that is being employed because it can sometimes be
more of a distraction than benefit. My pedagogical background is an extensive one.
That being said, even teacher’s that understand the above mentioned material may not
possess the ability to spot and treat problems. So many things need to be considered;
even with head position, musculature being used when producing different sounds in
different ranges.
The material used usually comes with CD’s for the student. As we work through the
semester, we will require the use of an accompanist to perfect the songs that the
student is learning. Throughout the semester the student will learn from 3 to 5 songs.
Many students will be singing in recitals. Some of them will also sing in the National
Schools of Teachers of Singers auditions. While it is not a requirement to sing in
recitals to be a student of Jack's, it is encouraged.
Much emphasis is given to improving typical problems that most singers have; to
include but not limited to posture, proper breathing, tonal quality (in all ranges),
technique; such as diction for singing. Work on developing upper register is employed,
as well as a solid tonal quality in mid and lower ranges. Vocal exercises will be tailored
for each individual. Most of the pedagogical training will be from the Bel Canto (Italian
school, translated: Beautiful Singing) school of music. However other schools of
singing may also be employed, such as the German, French, and English schools. It all
depends on what type of voice we are dealing with. Many types of voices exist, for
example. Bass, Baritone, Tenor, Alto, Soprano, and within each voice range there are
different types of voices. For example: the tenor voice (which is the most difficult
voice to master), can be of a leggiero quality; which is the smallest sounding of the
tenor voices. The most popular tenor voice is of a lyric quality. Luccino Pavarotti is a
lyric tenor. The lyric tenor voice is the most common tenor voice. The agility of the
leggiero and lyric voice is much quicker than that of the Dramatic tenor. Next is the
spinto vocal quality. It is the type of voice which still has much agility like the lyric
voice type, but loudness which is more related to the dramatic tenor (the most
powerful tenor voice).
There is so very much to consider when training even the newest singer. I employ
methods from leading pedagogy teachers; such as Richard Miller, Manuel Garcia, and
Barbara Dosher to mention a few. Vocal science is also employed. I don’t usually tell
the student every little technique that is being employed because it can sometimes be
more of a distraction than benefit. My pedagogical background is an extensive one.
That being said, even teacher’s that understand the above mentioned material may not
possess the ability to spot and treat problems. So many things need to be considered;
even with head position, musculature being used when producing different sounds in
different ranges.
The material used usually comes with CD’s for the student. As we work through the
semester, we will require the use of an accompanist to perfect the songs that the
student is learning. Throughout the semester the student will learn from 3 to 5 songs.
Many students will be singing in recitals. Some of them will also sing in the National
Schools of Teachers of Singers auditions. While it is not a requirement to sing in
recitals to be a student of Jack's, it is encouraged.
| Scientific approach (left), looking at a spectrum of the human voice and its formant structure. |
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| Testimonials |
Voice with Jack is so
much fun, He taught me
classical, Bollywood
(India), and Theater
works, Thanks so much
Jack!
Ayub Joyezz
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Jack makes breathing,
tone production, and
musicality very easy to
understand. His
positive and warm
personality make
learning so much fun
Pamela Smith
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I learned to Act and put
feeling and emotion into
my song. Thanks so
much Jack, you're the
greatest!
Therese Karim
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Jack you're the best
teacher i have ever had.
Thanks for the wealth
of information
concerning warm-up
technique.
Lilli Egler
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Jack, you're the coolest
voice teacher ever. You
made me believe that I
could sing in public.
Thank you for the
confidence that you've
instilled in me.
Cora Weiner
much fun, He taught me
classical, Bollywood
(India), and Theater
works, Thanks so much
Jack!
Ayub Joyezz
--------
Jack makes breathing,
tone production, and
musicality very easy to
understand. His
positive and warm
personality make
learning so much fun
Pamela Smith
--------
I learned to Act and put
feeling and emotion into
my song. Thanks so
much Jack, you're the
greatest!
Therese Karim
--------
Jack you're the best
teacher i have ever had.
Thanks for the wealth
of information
concerning warm-up
technique.
Lilli Egler
--------
Jack, you're the coolest
voice teacher ever. You
made me believe that I
could sing in public.
Thank you for the
confidence that you've
instilled in me.
Cora Weiner
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Jack has been singing opera
for 10 years, and has been a
classical Jazz Singer for 20
years. Jack specializes as a
recital performer, and has
performed in Detroit,
Chicago, Toronto, Kansas
City, Jacksonville (FL),
Panama City (FL), and
Columbus, Ga. The greater
Boulder, Denver area will
soon be added to his list.
Jack is a lyric tenor with a
rich quality that warms the
heart and soul. Future
performances will be
advertised on this site.
for 10 years, and has been a
classical Jazz Singer for 20
years. Jack specializes as a
recital performer, and has
performed in Detroit,
Chicago, Toronto, Kansas
City, Jacksonville (FL),
Panama City (FL), and
Columbus, Ga. The greater
Boulder, Denver area will
soon be added to his list.
Jack is a lyric tenor with a
rich quality that warms the
heart and soul. Future
performances will be
advertised on this site.
| A little about Jack |
| Scientific approach (left), Looking at a spectrum of the human voice using a free program called Audacity! |
| I also teach in Loveland Colorado at Magic Music Also affiliated with bAREbONZ |