Janellen Farmer

• Taught individual applied voice courses, providing instruction to up to 25 undergraduate students.
• Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
• Championed student success outside of the classroom, serving as an advisor for extracurricular clubs and organizations tied to subject matter expertise.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Encouraged discussion building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Scheduled and taught studio class each semester.
• Scheduled interesting Master Classes with experts on Audition technique, Vocal Health, YogaVoice, Alexander Technique and others.
• Adjudicated Juries
• Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
• Acted as the contact person with on line App for student accompaniment, aiding in their private practice.

Originally founded as a voice studio in 1988, the studio has grown to be a leading force for artists of all ages who desire professional training in voice, dance, audition technique, and acting. Our singer study music of all genres and are encouraged to participate in recitals and other public performances throughout the greater Philadelphia area.

Students have gone on to such performing arts programs Berklee, Point Park, University of the Arts, Penn State, University of Toronto, Faculty of Music, Marymount Manhattan, West Chester University and many others. Students have also been in major National tours, Regional Theaters, and have appeared in concert at Carnegie Hall.

• Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
• Handled requests for specific musical selections.
• Selected and arranged music for all holiday performances and special events.
• Organized seasonal programming schedules that catered to varied audiences preferences while considering performers availability.
• Led live music performances and rehearsals, directing musicians to achieve top-notch performances.
• Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
• Developed musicians'' skills through focused rehearsals, ensuring high-quality performances.
• Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources to support various music department needs.
• Promoted upcoming concerts through social media campaigns, increasing audience turnout at events.
• Fostered a positive rehearsal environment, promoting open communication and constructive feedback among musicians.
• Ensured timely preparation of promotional materials such as concert flyers posters by working closely with graphic designers and marketing teams.
• Secured guest artist appearances at concerts by maintaining strong connections within the industry network.
• Maintained an organized music library, streamlining access to scores for rehearsals and performances.
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• Collaborated with fellow instructors to create comprehensive music programs that integrated voice training with instrumental instruction.
• Increased student retention rates by fostering strong relationships and providing personalized attention to each learner''s individual goals.
• Conducted evaluations of student progress through regular assessments, tracking improvements over time.
• Contributed significantly towards building an inclusive community centered around music appreciation by promoting diversity within the voice program.
• Developed the three tier program.

• Increased student retention rates by fostering strong relationships and providing personalized attention to each learner''s individual goals.
• Conducted evaluations of student progress through regular assessments, tracking improvements over time.
• Contributed significantly towards building an inclusive community centered around music appreciation by promoting diversity within the voice program.
• Developed engaging vocal warm-up exercises to improve students'' pitch, tone, and breath control for optimal performance.
• Provided one-on-one attention to struggling students by offering additional support outside of scheduled lessons to ensure success.

Taught both private and small group voice to a women's barbershop chorus. During my tenure they went on the wind major competitions and many stayed with me after my departure.