Free Your Voice, Express Your True Self

Voice Coaching • Performance Consulting • Personal Counseling • Workshops • Online Courses

Find Your Voice, Honor Your Expression, and Develop Your Confidence.

One-on-One Coaching & Counseling

Work with me to develop your best personal and performance voice.

Free Resources

Read articles on vocal and performance techniques.

Online Course

Make powerful changes with your voice at your pace.

Discover Your Voice,

Find Yourself

Let me help you become the most powerful and joyful communicator you can be.

Explore Jennifer’s Groundbreaking “The Art of Singing” Series

I have read them all, from technical (vocal pedagogy) to psychological music books, but only Hamady combines the most relevant aspects of each and synthesizes them into the *perfect* instructional singing book. She reminds us about the importance of our SELF, physically, intellectually, and emotionally, in teaching ourselves something as pure and innate as healthy singing…” – Michael Chu, Amazon Reader

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Overcome Mental Blocks To Discover Your Full Potential

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Break Through Fear and Doubt For Peak Performance

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Unleash Your True Voice and Break Bad Habits

Online Courses Coming Soon

Want Early Access? Be The First To Know

For expressing early interest, we’ll send you the the first chapter of “The Art of Singing Onstage and in the Studio” as well as three free articles that will help you to tap into your best voice and self.

"Jennifer has changed my life and fixed my performance anxiety."
Laurie Wells Broadway Singer, Trip of Love and Mamma Mia!
Before meeting Jennifer, I always categorized myself as dancer, singer in that order. I found Jennifer 5 years into my 7 year run at Mamma Mia on Broadway. I had studied with a dozen teachers before her who were all wonderful and helped me technically, but I still lacked confidence. In Mamma Mia we sang backup vocals for over 20 songs. We harmonized with 2-6 people in a vocal booth and had high expectations to maintain quality and consistency. As a dancer who sings this was often a daunting task. I really stressed about my tone, pitch, and just making sure I was singing the correct harmony. After only 1 session with Jennifer my life changed. We spent most of the first session chatting, it felt like therapy. Jennifer explained that the voice is very sensitive and anxiety and insecurity can really cause things to tighten up. She helped me to relax, enjoy and approach singing in the same way I do dancing. My show changed, I enjoyed my job more and I began owning my gift as a singer. I now confidently tell people that I am singer as well as a dancer. Jennifer is a gifted teacher with such a passion for her craft. I’m so blessed that I found her.
Monica Kapoor Singer and Dancer, Mamma Mia on Broadway
"It has been said that there is no better way to serve and nourish the magnificence in another person than to listen open-heartedly and without judgement, which Jennifer coaches and models beautifully. With clarity, laser articulation, and curiosity, her deep and genuine presence – along with her expertise in “holding the space” – provided an access for our team to a new experience of their potential in achieving business results."
Richard Strilowich Executive IT Project / Program Manager, Coaching Community of Practice, IBM
"I can honestly say that I learned more from Jennifer in two weeks than from anyone else in my career."
Chad Oliver Singer, Cirque du Soleil
"Jennifer is a true master when it comes to singing, and the only person I trust with my voice."
"I can't recommend Jennifer Hamady highly enough. As promised by my colleague who referred her, she managed to get to the heart of my problem in barely two sessions and gave me a way forward that has already proven incredibly effective in my relationships and leading."
Vincent Ogutu Vice Dean, Executive Education, Strathmore Business School, Kenya
“I learned great technical advice on how to really focus my mind while performing.“
Lee Lamb Conductor, United States Army Band
"Expressing myself with freedom, confidence and joy had been on my bucket list for decades. From working with Jennifer, I learned it is possible."
Mindy Goodfriend  President, Cool and Useful Products Entrepreneur and growth leader; Chapter Chair, Women Presidents’ Organization
“Jennifer is an incredible person and knows how to get to the core
of performance psychology.”
Riana Nelson Artist and Singer, Seattle
"Amazing and transformational – our young women loved working with Jennifer and have begged me to bring her back. Thank you so much!"
Joel Sohn  Director of Equity & Inclusion, Episcopal High School

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Frequently Asked Questions

I see that you’re a voice coach, performance consultant, and a therapist. What do you do, exactly?

For Singers, Performers and Public Speakers: Vocal, performance, and emotional issues are almost always linked together, often without our realization. One of the most important– and enjoyable parts– of my work, therefore, is my ability to look holistically at people, thanks to my work and training as a singer and performer, vocal coach and teacher, and therapist. Each client brings unique issues and challenges to our time together, and I draw from all three of my backgrounds as we address and resolve your concerns. You can learn more about my practice and approach on the Meet Jennifer Page and on American University’s Voice Faculty website.

For Those Interested in Counseling: Given the nature of my work, clients often also want to address the root causes of their performance and personal anxieties–as well as issues related to self-worth, self-expression, and communication– which we explore in therapeutic sessions. Click Here and Here to learn more information about counseling, my licensure and how we might work together in this capacity.

For Writers: I also love my work with authors and writers, supporting them in giving voice to their creations. I am on the faculty of The Writer’s Center in Washington DC, and conduct workshops there and elsewhere on, and entitled, Public Speaking Fundamentals and Reading Your Work Out Loud.

For Corporations: I frequently bring my experience to the corporate realm in workshops, keynote addresses, master classes, retreats and private coachings. My clients are from many organizations across an array of industries, including Google, IDEO, IBM, Merck, The American Bar Association, Kripalu, Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, Wells Fargo, The New York Open Center, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, and others. Please Click Here to learn more and begin a conversation about how I can support your organization and team.

What does a session look like? What do we work on?

Whether counseling or coaching, no two sessions are alike. In every case, I allow you to lead, while ensuring that we stay on track and gently guiding you where we both want you to go. Our time together will be a blend of talking, voice and performance work, and emotional investigation, always with a sense of levity and play. While our work is confidential, and you are always in a safe space, I never hesitate to challenge you to look more closely, go more deeply, tackle the big (and sometimes scary questions), and grow.

Should I read your books and articles before we work together?
You certainly don’t need to, but I think it’s a great idea to at least read The Art of Singing, and if you’re a singer, The Art of Singing Onstage and in the Studio as well. They will introduce you to many of the concepts we’ll be exploring together in our private sessions, saving you time and money, and giving you a chance to internalize the information. My articles on Performance Anxiety, Talent, American Idol, and Marketing are popular and get to the heart of my approach as well.
How should I prepare for our time together, and what should I bring?
As I tell everyone I work with, the most important thing you can bring with you is an open mind. Whether you’re in a perfect mood or in perfect voice doesn’t matter; I know what I’m looking and listening for beyond the surface. Come as you are and we’ll hone in on what’s going on and how to get you where you want to go.

Singers, it’s a good idea to prepare material from your projects, and for those not currently working on something specific, two songs – one that you love and sing easily and well, and another that challenges you. For those with presentations or speeches on the horizon, bring those with you.

What do you charge?

We’re all different and have our own best ways of working and learning. I’m therefore incredibly flexible when it comes to how we can partner in helping you achieve your goals. In person and online (Zoom, Skype and FaceTime), pricing for individual, personal sessions is as follows (please Contact Me for Corporate and Industry rates and pricing):

 

Sessions (1 hour / 90 minutes)
$200 / $290

Package of 5 Sessions (1 hour / 90 minutes)
$975 / $1,400

Package of 10 Sessions (1 hour / 90 minutes)
$1900 / $2,750

Email Coaching
$59

Quick Consults (By Phone – 30 minutes) 
$99

You are welcome to try single session or two, and if you’d like to purchase a package, apply the amount you’ve already paid to the package price.

For those of you interested in working more intensively– a common option for those traveling to work with me, or preparing for a specific engagement– I offer half-day, whole day, and weekend packages in Washington DC and New York City. I love this way of working together… it is intense, intimate, and incredibly effective. My rates for these intensives vary, depending on specifics. I am also available, on an occasional basis, to travel to you. Please contact me to discuss what will work best for you.

Do you offer a sliding scale?

I do, based on an honor system, for those who would otherwise not be able to afford my coaching and counseling services. Please contact me to discuss your circumstances and to find a way for us to work together.

Two great options for those on a budget are email coaching and my online courses, which will be coming soon. My books are also great resources; they lay the foundation for the work we do in my in-person coaching and in my workshops. I’ve also written various articles that will help you on your journey that you can read here on the site.

Other than a session or package, is there a way we can talk or work together?

Thanks to client requests over the years, I’m excited to offer consultations over email. Whether you would like feedback on your singing and songs, or to touch base about personal or professional concerns, email is a great, cost-effective way to begin our journey together. Click here to learn more and to see if our working together this way may be a good fit for you. My rate for this service is 59US for a comprehensive reading/listening and up to two responses.

Similarly, I offer 30-minute phone or Skype consultations for those who would like to see if we are a good fit, or have a quick question or simple issue they’d like some feedback on. My rate for this service is 99US. 

My online courses – coming soon – are also a great, cost-effective way to learn at your own pace, in your own home. You can also visit my calendar on the home page to see when I’ll be in your area giving workshops or contact me to set up an event at your school or organization.

I also give six Voice and Performance Master Classes a year over Zoom; Click Here to learn more and to register.

I don’t live on the East Coast / in the US. Can we still work together?

Absolutely! My clients are all over the world, and thanks to Zoom, Skype, FaceTime and Google Hangout, we are able to connect as if we were in the same room.

Another option is to travel to work with me in Washington DC or New York City. For out of town clients – and those with recording, touring and other performance projects on the horizon, or anyone who enjoys working more intensively – I’m happy to arrange half-day, full day, and weekend sessions. These are some of my favorite ways to work with you, as we’re not constrained by time and can relax, connect, and dive deep into your issues and quickly achieve what you want to accomplish.

There are a few instances where working in person is superior to working online – For example, if you want to run songs with an accompanist. In these cases, it’s best (and often more cost effective) to hire someone locally, and then you and I can work together to troubleshoot any issues that might come up.

What kind of computer and technology do I need for online sessions?

It’s less critical to have a specific type of computer, tablet, or phone for our work together, and more important that you have a reliable and very fast internet connection.

I’m a teacher and want to learn more about bringing your ideas to my students. Do you offer teacher trainings?

I often work with voice teachers and coaches to help them bring The Art of Singing to life in their own studios. Most teachers choose to book a package of 5 or 10 sessions, during which we explore your own instrument and teaching strengths, empower you with new knowledge and tools, and teach you to lead through listening. Your students hold the key to unlocking their best voices; I will show you how to share your wisdom and passion with others in a way that brings out their very best.

Thanks to your many requests, I am also currently in the process of creating a comprehensive teacher training program. Please sign up for my newsletter and you’ll receive a note as soon as it’s ready to go.

And join me for four Master Classes in 2020 in Washington DC to watch me work with singers one-on-one, as well as to ask any questions you may have from a teaching perspective. 

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