Our Voice Lessons are taught by experienced, Professional teachers. Find Your Voice!

At San Jose Academy of Music, we offer private voice lessons in San Jose for students of all ages and skill levels. Our experienced voice teachers help students find their true voice while learning proper technique, expression, and confidence.

Whether you want to sing opera, Broadway tunes, jazz standards, or religious music, our instructors provide personalized training to help you reach your goals. We believe singing is a skill anyone can develop with the right guidance and practice.

Build a Strong Foundation with Voice Lessons

Good singing starts with good technique. Our experienced teachers guide students through:

Proper Breathing Technique

Learn how to breathe correctly to support your singing voice and maintain control during long phrases.

Posture and Form

Discover how standing and sitting properly helps produce a clear, strong tone and prevents strain.

Vocal Articulation

Improve clarity so every word and note is heard and understood.

Expression and Musicality

Bring life and feeling to every song by learning how to connect emotionally with your audience.

Performance Skills and Stage Presence

At San Jose Academy of Music, our voice lessons don’t just focus on singing in the practice room — we help students develop the confidence to perform in front of others.

Stage Awareness and Presence

Learn how to move on stage, use gestures naturally, and maintain eye contact to captivate your audience.

Ensemble Singing

Practice singing in duets, trios, and small groups, building listening skills and teamwork.

Choir Experience

Many students participate in the San Jose Children’s Choir, developing group singing techniques and blending their voice with others.

Explore Different Singing Styles

Our instructors have experience in a wide variety of musical genres. Whether you want to sing pop songs, audition for a musical, or prepare a solo for church, we tailor each lesson to fit your goals and musical taste.

Opera: Develop classical vocal techniques and projection.
Broadway and Musical Theatre: Work on acting through song and performing show tunes.
Jazz: Experiment with jazz phrasing, tone, and improvisation.
Religious Music: Practice songs for worship services and church performances.

About Our Voice Instructor – Carmen McKinstry

Carmen McKinstry is a professional opera singer and a graduate of the University of Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico, with a Bachelor of Music Instruction. During her musical education, she also participated in intensive voice and performance seminars at the University of Texas at Austin and the Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. McKinstry has had orchestral engagements with the Jalisco Philharmonic Orchestra, Nuevo Leon Symphony Orchestra, Nuevo Leon Youth Orchestra, Guanajuato Symphony Orchestra, Monterrey Metropolitan Opera, and was featured in the Patron of the Arts Concert Series in Brownsville, Texas.

She has performed throughout Mexico, Central America, the United States, and Europe, and has recorded under CONARTE while also touring for Fujimoto Promotions A.C. in the Czech Republic. From 2004 to 2011, she was part of the soloists ensemble “Bel Canto of South Texas.” She currently lives in San Jose, CA with her husband and two children.

Conveniently Located for in San Jose

SJAM is centrally located, making it easy for students from across the San Jose area to access high-quality vocal lessons in San Jose. We offer flexible scheduling and a welcoming environment for learners of all backgrounds. Come visit our studio for a tour and see why we’re a trusted choice for aspiring drummers in the community.

Learn Multiple Styles of Music

Our voice lessons include exposure to a wide range of musical genres. No matter your favorite style, we’ll help you master it—and introduce you to styles you might fall in love with along the way.

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