Why study vocal performance and acting? Arts education at any age has the powerful ability to change lives. The Arts unite us by teaching us empathy, and having the skill to create Art using the voice and body can greatly enhance one’s life physically, mentally, and emotionally. Whether you’re new to the world of theatre or your favorite pastime is rating Sondheim musicals during rehearsal breaks with your theatre-fam, personal study is an enriching and rewarding experience, and individual coaching serves to deepen that experience and accelerate an artist’s personal growth. What do vocal performance and acting lessons do?
Build self-esteem and sense of confidence.
Inspire/create higher academic achievement.
Increase social skills and attentiveness.
Boost memory and cognitive reasoning.
Drive cultural awareness.
Help lower anxiety.
Allow for healthy self-expression.
Help learn and recognize the importance of discipline.
Why take private lessons? Do you ever wonder if there’s anything else you could do to bring out the best in yourself as an artist? Do you find yourself wishing you felt more prepared for auditions? Or are you simply interested in receiving more personal feedback and focused training so you can achieve personal goals and shine under pressure? Private coaching can help!
J. Scott Handley most recently served as the Executive Director, Founder, Music Director, and Vocal Coach for the non-profit organization, Broadway Method Academy (BMA). The company grew from his private voice studio attracting students from all over the tri-state area seeking elite musical theater training. At BMA, he implemented an educational partnership with the prestigious Westport Country Playhouse. In 2002, Handley became department chair of musical theater at Regional Center for the Arts in Southern Connecticut. Many of his students have won awards including the National Jimmy Awards and have gone on to receive degrees in Musical Theater at the top musical theater programs in the nation. Handley is an accomplished collaborative artist, having worked with Alice Ripley, Klea Blackhurst, Nicholas Rodriguez, Meredith Inglesby, Steve Blanchard and Noah Rickets to name a few! He holds a BA from the Florida State University College of Music.