Voice and piano, Jessi Goebel
M.M. University of Colorado, Boulder B.M. Manhattan School of Music Opera & Musical Theater New York City Opera Ensemble, Lincoln Center; Amore Opera; American Opera Projects; Music & Mentoring House; Prelude to Performance; enCANTA Collective; Empire Opera; Colorado Music Festival Recitals Salzburg, Austria; Oslo, Norway; The Netherlands; NYC; PA Awards Nancy and Ted Anderson Scholarship, CU; Anthony and Dorothy Riddle Lyric Theater Performance Prize, CU; President’s Scholarship, MSM; First Place, University of Miami Summer in Salzburg Competition Teaching Private voice lessons, CO & NYC; Children’s Summer Theater Camp, Montgomery County Community College, PA
"As a kid, I thought I would be an English teacher. I’ve always had a love of reading, learning, and sharing that seemed to go hand-in-hand with a degree in education. Then I got up on stage, and that went right out the window! I fell hopelessly in love with singing and performing. Funny enough, opera and musical theater also offered me the chance to read, learn, and share. Being a performer is a profoundly satisfying experience for me, one which I am grateful for every time I step on stage.
I was inspired to begin teaching after taking a pedagogy class during my master’s degree program. As a performer, we sometimes go long stretches without actually performing - but as a teacher, I can share my love of music with my students every week! In my experience, a successful teacher is someone who speaks the language of his or her students; I have a knack for recognizing how each student best absorbs information and adjusting my teaching style accordingly. I’ve found that lessons are most successful in a safe space where creativity, exploration, and critical thinking are encouraged.
I believe everyone can make music, and that the process of learning and growing as a musician can be deeply enriching and rewarding on many different levels. I believe music, especially singing, has the power to change the world: singing helps us tell stories, which in turn help us connect with each other. Giving students the tools with which to express themselves is a responsibility I approach seriously, and with joy!"