Jenn
Jenn has been teaching voice for over 20 years and is passionate about training female voices, specializing in middle and high school voices. She believes that a clear understanding of how your voice works and a methodical approach to technique allows students to build a beautiful, free, and healthy sound. With a degree in vocal performance and extensive experience as a choral singer and soloist, Jenn brings a wealth of knowledge to each of her students. She believes that once you know how to use your voice you can excel in solo, choral, jazz, and music theater repertoire.
Jenn has successfully prepared students who have been selected for junior & senior districts, all states, all easterns, and nationals. Her students have consistently been chosen for select ensembles and cast as leads in musical theater productions. She has also guided many students thru the process of applying and recording auditions for college music degrees and has had students accepted in schools such as McGill University, Ithaca College, St. Olaf College, Frost School of Music at Miami University, the Hartt School of music at the University of Hartford, Temple, Arizona University, Philadelphia University of the Arts, Emerson, and Boston Conservatory.
She emphasizes becoming a well-rounded musician with training in sight-reading, ear training, tonal memory and music theory weaved into her vocal instruction. All of these skills will equip her students to be expressive and confident singers.
Daniel
Daniel has a degree in music education and is passionate about teaching students to sing and enjoy all that music has to offer them whether as soloists, in music theater, or a choral ensemble. With years of experience as a teacher, singer, and conductor, he is equipped with many tools to train young singers. His students have successfully auditioned for districts and all-states as well as college music degrees.
He is currently the Director of Choral Music at Park Street Church in Boston and the Assistant Conductor of Lyricora, a professional choir based on the North Shore. Dan also works as a music teacher for the Chelmsford Public Schools.
the Studio
Lessons are available at our studio located in Merrimacport on the river. We are 7 minutes from 95 and 5 minutes from 495. The studio is comfortable, private and equipped with a grand piano, recording equipment, and sonos speakers for listening. Parents are welcome to sit in on lessons or drop-off their student. There is off-street parking available.
Lesson Information
Voice lessons run in three sessions throughout the year following the school calendar including a fall (September-December), winter/spring (January thru mid-June), and a more flexible summer lesson session (mid June-August). Students register for each session individually. If there is room in the studio you can begin lessons in the midst of the current session.
Now registering for 2023-2024 Sessions!
Rates
1 hour voice lesson
(recommended for high school, college, & adult students)
$75 per lesson
30 minute piano lesson
$37 per lesson
Music Theory Tutoring
variable lengths available
45 minute voice lesson
(recommended for middle school students)
$60 per lesson
15 minute piano add-on for current voice students
$ 18 per lesson
Included with Lesson Time
Unlimited access via phone, text, and email with teacher as needed throughout the week
Access to recording equipment needed for auditions
Repertoire research
Recommendations and references given as needed
Cancellations & Rescheduled lessons
Lessons cancelled without 24 hours notice will not be made up unless there is an emergency.
Lessons can be rescheduled and swapped as needed with notice.
All lessons missed due to the teacher or weather will be made up.
If you miss a makeup lesson it will not be rescheduled.
Testimonials
“As a choral conductor, I am thrilled when any of my students want to study with Jenn. They always emerge from their studies with Jenn with more confidence, more secure and educated vocal technique, more musicianship, and improved sight-reading skills. I can’t recommend Jenn enough!”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer Schmunk as a music instructor for your child. Jenn is very gifted as a voice and piano teacher. Her passion for and excellence in music makes her an incredible resource. She has helped my child get into Senior Districts, Allstates and finally Nationals for choir.
She is patient, kind and gives invaluable feedback. I respect her tremendously as a music educator. My daughter has benefited greatly under her tutelage; and genuinely enjoys and looks forward to her lessons with her.
She is a Gem!”
“❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Very high praise for Schmunk Voice Studio. Daniel Schmunk worked with my Son Louis Brogna for years and helped Louis prepare for college auditions. Dan taught Louis the foundation for strong vocal practices. Louis graduated from the Boston Conservatory, and is now pursuing a career in musical theater. While my daughter Ionelee Brogna was at Mt. Holyoke, Jenn Schmunk guided Ionelee’s vocal technique and improvement. Jenn challenged Ionelee to increase her vocal range and repertoire, which increased Ionelee’s confidence. Jenn and I spent many a Fun Friday trying to improve my voice before work got in the way. Jenn and Dan both teach with patience and humor. “Do, or Do Not, There is No Try.””
Contact Us
If you are interested in lessons, please email us at schmunk@mac.com.
