The Crack – Janna (Das Neue Schwarz) – Studio Live Session
Janna
„Not a single class goes by without achieving something. There's always some learning that takes place.“
Janna (Vocal coach and singing teacher) At age 15, she works as a waitress at an Italian restaurant. But her job isn’t just about carrying plates. Every Friday, she sings in front of packed tables, accompanied on guitar by a coworker. It’s here that she first begins performing pop arrangements regularly, up close with the audience.
She discovered her love for singing long before that. Her parents have supported and encouraged her in this pursuit. She has been singing in pop choirs since she was six years old, and later joined a cappella groups. Her now-trained singing voice was first influenced by techniques from classical vocal lessons when she was nine. At age 14, Janna began participating in jazz workshops; she sang in a big band and expanded her practical knowledge. Feeling at home in a variety of genres is one of her strengths.
„I help my students sing using the right techniques, which protects their voices.“
Her vocal range is very versatile. Classical, pop, jazz, musical theater, orchestral singing, and singing with a big band—all of this is part of her experience. She is currently studying jazz vocals at the HMTM Hannover. In her current bands, she sings jazz-influenced pop—songs she composes herself, writing both the lyrics and the music.
Although she isn't one to idolize musicians, she was influenced by the all-time greats. As a child, she had an Ella Fitzgerald CD and a Bob Dylan album on vinyl; later, it was Amy Winehouse whose music she listened to.
Ever since her days with the A Kapella Band, she has had a strong affinity for polyphonic singing. You can experience this for yourself in her classes, where you’ll learn to control your voice and develop a sense of harmony.
„If you always have to push yourself to the limit, it gets exhausting. Singing is fun when you're confident in what you're doing.“
She works with you toward that goal with determination. Janna places great emphasis on technique, as it is the foundation for singing more easily and healthily. She makes sure that you get used to your voice, sing more and more by feel, and rely less on just one sense—your hearing. After all, singing is a thoroughly physical activity.
„I mirror what my students are doing at the moment, so they can immediately tell when it’s working—when they’re producing the sound they want to achieve.“
When it comes to singing, it’s also important to make the right movements second nature. Janna says, „The term “technique’ sounds dry, but after a short time, it’s actually a lot of fun! Learning to sing at the CK Voice Academy is similar to learning a language. This connection helps you have ‘aha’ moments quickly. The important thing is that you only use the muscles you need. Then it sounds beautiful.”
Janna has been teaching voice lessons since 2014, and she has been an active coach with the CK Voice Academy family since August 2017.
Would you also like to refine your singing or take it to the next level? Do your voice a favor and sign up right now for a trial lesson with Janna. She’s looking forward to meeting you.
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