• Healthy vocal technique and authentic artistic identity
• Jazz phrasing, time feel, improvisation — including scat singing
• Repertoire development tailored to your goals
• Technique: range, registration, breath, resonance, diction, and stamina
• Performance practice: bandleading, rhythm section communication, stage presence
• Ear training and harmonic understanding for improvisation and transcription
• Audition prep, gig preparation, and recording sessions

Styles offered: jazz and contemporary styles
Not offered: classical voice, choral preparation, or musical-theater–specific training

• Brooklyn home studio (preferred)
• Manhattan: PianoPiano Studios, Midtown — available at higher rate (see below)

In-person lessons only.

Monthly prepay and bi-weekly plans are billed in advance. Payment is due by the 1st of the month or the first lesson of the month, whichever comes first.

Per-lesson students: payment is due before or at lesson start time. Lesson time cannot be held without payment.

Payment Methods

• Zelle — search JazzVox Studios, tag: jazzvox
• Cash (in person only)
• Credit card — reply to your confirmation email to request a Chase invoice link
• No checks accepted

A $25 late payment fee applies after 5 days past due. Reserved lesson slots may be released for nonpayment.

• Lessons are weekly standing appointments at a set time
• Commitment is based on what the student books and pays for in advance — monthly or semester
• Arrive on time, not early — buzzer code: 661
• Guests and parents may sit in by prior approval only

• Lessons cancelled with at least 48 hours' notice may be eligible for a make-up
• Maximum of one rescheduled lesson per month
• Make-ups must be used within 30 days and are not guaranteed

• Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance
• Late cancellations (less than 48 hours) are charged the full lesson fee
• One late-cancel grace per semester — charged at 50% instead of full fee
• No-shows are charged in full
• Teacher cancellations: lesson will be rescheduled or refunded — always

Manhattan Lessons — Special Note

• If a lesson at PianoPiano is cancelled after the room has been booked, the studio room fee is always charged regardless of notice
• Room fee must be paid before the next lesson can be scheduled

• No lessons if you are sick — please do not come to the studio ill
• Instructor may end a lesson if a student arrives visibly ill
• Same-day illness cancellations follow the standard cancellation policy
• True emergencies are handled at the instructor's discretion

• No lessons on major holidays unless mutually agreed upon
• Instructor touring and performance travel will be clearly communicated in advance
• Affected lessons will be rescheduled or credited
• Unsafe weather: lesson rescheduled at no charge
• Student transportation issues: standard cancellation policy applies

• Students may audio-record lessons for personal practice use
• Video recording requires prior permission from the instructor

• A parent or guardian may attend the first lesson
• Subsequent lessons are drop-off / pick-up
• Progress updates and communication are directed to the parent or guardian

• JazzVox Studios offers quarterly performance opportunities at a local NYC jazz club
• These are curated evenings — participation is based on readiness and invitation
• Participation fees cover venue and band costs and are separate from lesson tuition
• Accompanist fees are separate from lesson tuition when applicable

• Respect the studio space and neighboring residents
• No food or alcohol during lessons
• Please avoid strong fragrances
• Harassment or disrespect of any kind will not be tolerated

• Either party may end lessons with two weeks' written notice
• Refunds follow the payment and cancellation policies above