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For over 20 years, I have worked to redefine how we teach music and expressive performance through the voice in the choral setting. As an Estill Course Mentor & Instructor with Testing Privileges, I bridge the gap between science and artistry. My mission is to modernize choral pedagogy by integrating evidence-based voice research and physical gesture, ensuring that every singer and teacher develops a sustainable and expressive voice for life.
Looking for Professional Development Opportunities?
Looking for Professional Development Opportunities?
Available for Guest Conducting, Workshops, & Private Voice Instruction
Available for Guest Conducting, Workshops, & Private Voice Instruction
Conducting
Conducting
Guest Conducting
Ensemble Coaching
Adjudications
Private lessons
Re-defining the Choral Warm-up
Choral Pedagogical Planning
What's in Your Vocal Model?
Diction and Voice Quality
Estill Voice Training Introductory Workshop
Estill Voice Training Level 1 Course: Figures for Voice Control
Estill Voice Training Level 2 Course: Figures Combinations for Six Voice Qualities
Choral Pedagogical Gesture
Choral Conducting
Bridging Bel Canto and Contemporary Vocal Technique
Positively Powerful: Feedback in the Choral Rehearsal
25-minute voice lesson (in person or online)
50-minute (in person or online)
Estill Voice Small Group Practice Sessions
Estill Voice Figure Coaching/Testing
Estill Master Trainer Coaching/Testing
Looking for Articles and Research Ideas?
Looking for Articles and Research Ideas?
Check out Scholarship Portfolio with links to books and articles and Professional Resources with downloadable content!
Looking to sing in a professional vocal ensemble?
Looking to sing in a professional vocal ensemble?
Check out withonevoice, a professional non-profit vocal ensemble of 16 singers with a special focus on singing in diverse vocal qualities
Highlighted Experience
Highlighted Experience
Western Illinois University - 2018 to present
Director of Choral Studies
Teach undergraduate and graduate choral conducting and choral literature courses and conduct the "flagship" ensemble, the University Singers, Chamber Singers, and Treble Choir
Southwestern College - 2014 to 2018
Director of Choral Activities & Voice, Chair of the Music Department
Taught Beginning & Advanced Conducting, A Cappella Choir, Chamber Singers, Musical Theatre Ensemble, Contemporary Commercial Music Ensemble, Secondary General / Choral Methods, Vocal Pedagogy, Beginning Voice, Vocal Diction, Intro to Musical Theatre, and Private Voice
Contact Me
Contact Me
"Everyone has a beautiful voice. You just have to know how to use it."
- Jo Estill
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