Discover the power, the flexibility, and the beauty of your singing voice through voice lessons.
https://youtu.be/ydDz_zFYqwE If you’re ready to take your singing to the next level, finding the right voice teacher can make all the difference. Whether you’re brand new to voice lessons or returning after a break, choosing a vocal coach who fits your goals, style, and experience level is one of the most important steps you can take. In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how to find a voice teacher who’s a great match—and what to look for once you start. Why Choosing the Right Voice Teacher Matters Your...
read moreIn this post, we’re diving into the foundation of classical singing tone: soft palate lift, resonant voice placement, and passaggio transition. If you’ve been singing in other styles like pop, jazz, or musical theater, you may find that singing classically feels totally different — because it is! I was working with a student today who’s been singing in a classical choir for years. Her tone was clear, but it didn’t quite have the fullness and ring that we associate with classical vocal tone — and the missing piece was...
read moreIn this HiTS video, Jocelyn shares a super practical exercise to ease tension and improve placement when singing high notes and improve your technique. If you find your throat, jaw, or shoulders tightening as you climb higher, this “L” sound trick might be exactly what you need. It’s a weird sound—but it works! Great for sopranos or any singers looking to build range with more freedom and less strain. 🎵 Time Stamps – Singing High Notes Without Tension | In this HiTS video, Jocelyn shares a practical vocal exercise...
read moreTaking voice lessons and finding the right vocal coach or singing teacher in a city as massive as Los Angeles can be a daunting task. With so many options and teaching styles available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As a professional voice teacher and lifelong vocal student myself, I understand both sides of the experience. Whether you’re brand new to singing or returning after a break, here are seven helpful tips to make the process of finding a great teacher — and sticking with vocal lessons — much easier. 1. Choose a Voice...
read moreEvery singer has a different range. In “Range Explained: Jocelyn Scofield,” Jocelyn goes through her range from low to high and describes what she feels in her voice and how she understands her range. In no way is she saying that others should imitate or explain their range in the same way. This is simply how she feels and understands her range.
read moreThis is a blog about an experience I had and why I think we must adjust the way we teach music to children. There are 3 fundamentals that are crucial when teaching music. It starts with birth and if you teach music like a language, children will easily learn these three concepts. 1) How to use your singing voice 2) How to keep a steady tempo 3) How to sing in tune That’s it. It is not difficult. We all can do it. It takes time and some basic skills, but will set anyone up for music involvement at whatever level they choose. Good...
read moreThe difference between range and tessitura becomes important when you choose songs, choose keys, and start singing with other people. My last blog was about range and finding your range. You can read it here. Once you’ve found your range, the work becomes having every note in your range strong and consistent. The notes in your range should be easy to move from one to the other with even breath, support, and tone. Here’s where your tessitura comes in. The tessitura is basically the best notes in your range. Let’s say...
read moreWHAT IS RANGE: Range is how high and low you can sing. Your range is from the lowest note you can sing consistently to the highest note. The word consistently is important. Often singers can hit low notes in the morning, that by the evening they no longer can sing. When giving someone, a client or another musician, your range, I would play it safe and only include notes you can ALWAYS hit/sing. HOW TO WRITE YOUR RANGE: Normally range is given like this: A4-C6 or C3-G4. The first letter indicates the note and the second indicates the...
read moreBands. They can be great, fun, emotionally fulfilling, expand your musicality and sense of community. They can push you musically, educate you on other instruments, and support your dreams in music. They can also be a headache, have drama and be wrought with fighting and bounced checks. I’ve been in a number of bands, mostly as a hired singer. Here are some of my tips for making the most of a band and avoiding conflicts. Here are my tips before entering into a band: Ask for a contract. Any contract specifying what they...
read moreAs a singer and teacher, this is a big deal to me. It is an aural stamp of you as a person. Your voice is the instrument that expresses your thoughts and feelings. It connects you with people and plays a critical role in your relationship to others. It is a BIG deal. I was recently in a lesson and one my students was very honest with me about how much he dislikes his singing (and speaking) voice. He doesn’t like to hear himself. He doesn’t like how he sounds in a microphone. He doesn’t like to sing in front of...
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Jocelyn is a passionate, independent vocal and music teacher, as well as a seasoned singer, composer, and songwriter. Based in Los Angeles, she brings over 15 years of expert teaching experience, helping students unlock their unique voice and build confident, expressive musicianship.The owner, Jocelyn, is an independent vocal and music teacher, as well as a professional singer, composer, and songwriter. 
