Vocal Performance Studio

Your voice functions due to the intricate and connected workings of many muscles. Singing (or speaking) is very physical work. Learning how to maximize your vocal performance and keep your instrument in-shape is much like learning a sport. Our goal is to develop your most free natural and healthy sound and to help you stay vocally healthy and relaxed before, during and after every performance.

For Actors
Audition Coaching (Monologues, Scenes & Songs)
Learn Breathing Techniques
Develop Vocal Health Habits
Apply Text Analysis Skills
Create Characters that are "Fresh" Show After Show
Find a Rehearsal Routine that Works for You

For Singers
Learn Vocal Mechanics/Technique (breathing, resonance, diction, intonation, etc)
Smooth out Range "Breaks" & Transitions
Learn Basic Ear Training
Develop Good Vocal Health Habits
Develop a Dynamic Repertoire List
Discover Practice Habits that Really Work
Prepare for Competitions/Auditions/and Roles

Day: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Class Time: Wed. through Fri. 3:30-6:30
Sat. 10:30 AM-6:30 PM

Cost:
Complimentary Consultation
Call me to talk about your interests, concerns and questions. I offer a complimentary 45-minute consultation to allow you to determine if vocal coaching is the right fit for you.

Phone: (541) 521-9984

Email: ewikap@hotmail.com

Erica Jean

Erica Jean is originally from Seattle, Washington, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Music Performance at Cornish College of the Arts. While at Cornish, Erica studied vocal jazz, opera, musical theater, acting, movement, dance, vocal production, speech, and performance production with Cornish’s elite professors, all of whom are successful working professionals in their respective fields.

Since moving to Eugene, in 2002, Erica has performed in over 30 musicals, plays, concerts, & film. Her favorite roles include; Evita Peron in EVITA; Meredith Parker in Bat Boy: The Musical; Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical; Countess Charlotte Malcom in A Little Night Music, and Carolyn Pearl in The Chocolate Tree. Erica made her off-broadway debute at New York Musical Theater Festival, as the leading lady, Monique Verdell in Pretty Faces: the Large and Lovely Musical. She also can be heard on the original cast recording for that show.

Since 2003, Erica has been teaching singing, acting and vocal performance privately. Erica’s students continue to audition successfully both locally as well as in AMDA, in New York and Los Angeles; Disney Studios in Florida; Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan; Occidental College in California; and at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Working to prepare her students for auditions and participate in role study. Erica works to support and guide each student in their discovery of how to perform at their own best level and find a natural, free and healthy sound whether speaking or singing.