Learn healthy and efficient singing & playing!
Specialties include classical and classical adjacent styles, jazz, musical theater, & pop.
Home of The Bloch Voice Studio, The Franklin Voice Studio,
The Coura Voice Studio, The Reyna Voice & Piano Studios, &
The Soyöz Piano Studio
Now located at the Bloch Performing Arts Studio Spaces:
271 Lincoln St. Suite 10 Lexington, MA 02421
Accepting of all ages & levels with details below
Experience with neurodiverse learners and trans-identifying students
Teaching experience of 10 years and counting
Our Teaching Philosophy:
Our teaching philosophy is to give each student a creative, healthy, and efficient way to use their voice and instrument. No matter the style, fostering a technique of complete vocal freedom and playing with easy musical communication is essential to our educational goals. Additionally, music education is not only about discipline and growth, but also about the growth of one's personhood. We take very seriously the need for compassionate education in an art form so vulnerable and personal.
An Overview of Our Current Offerings
Here’s what you can expect when you are apart of Bloch Performing Arts:
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Private Lessons for Voice or Piano:
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This is at the heart of what we do! Work one-on-one with any of our voice or piano teachers to begin building your skillset or improving upon what you already know!
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In-person lessons in Lexington, MA are available as well as online if preferred
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Access to a staff pianist for lessons, studio classes, and recitals
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Mentorship to help guide you in your musical interests and pursuits
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Studio Masterclasses:
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The Studio Masterclass is a class of about 5-8 students that runs for 2 hours and includes performances by each student of a piece they are working on. The teaching artist will then give a 18 min public coaching session to each student, working through topics such as technique, posture, stage presence, stylistic/musical and textual interpretation, character and storytelling development, etc. The masterclass will be attended by participating performers, and is open to other BPA faculty, voice & piano students, and family, friends, and supporters who'd like to observe or audit the class.
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Masterclasses are a wonderful opportunity for students to gain insights from new professional perspectives, practice performance skills in real time, make connections, and learn from observing their fellow singers. They are supportive and collaborative experiences in which the teacher, students, and audience members all play important roles. The aim of masterclasses is to stimulate inspiration and further motivation within the craft, or at the very least, provide food for thought.
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Student Recitals:
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We have two recital showcases per season, The Fall Into Music recital usually in November, and The Spring Serenade recital usually in May. Both recitals include all voice and piano students interested in showcasing their hard work for the season. We highly encourage all students to participate and work towards the performances to celebrate their talents.
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Community Outreach Recitals:
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We have two community outreach recitals per season where Bloch Performing Arts students are able to give back to the communities in Greater Boston. This includes our It's A Jolly Holiday performance in December and our A Little Bit In Love performance in February each season. All outreach recitals are free to participate and high school students can earn volunteer hours.
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Special Mentions of additions to our Lexington Studios:
You also get access to:
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Library of resources for singing and playing such as etudes and exercises
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Anthologies and sheet music for your music library
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Resources for basic music theory and sight singing
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A music nook for students, parents, and folks of all ages who want to have some musical enrichment!
How does it work?
STEP TWO
Discuss scheduling and choice of lesson packages with me at blochperformingarts@gmail.com
As seen on Google Reviews:
"My son started with Bloch Performing Arts over 5 years ago. He had an interest in singing and wanted to try to develop his voice although he was only 8 years old. Working with the studio, he has developed confidence, a wonderful singing voice and the ability to read music. He is now sought after to join plays and musicals during school and Summer Camp. We are really lucky to have found and been able to work with Bloch Performing Arts."
- Warren
"My daughter started voice with Akela Franklin this year and she has built her confidence tremendously. Akela is both flexible, compassionate, and a highly skilled and rigorous voice teacher. We are immensely grateful to have found her. Bloch Performing Arts provides many opportunities for the students to grow professionally which makes it an incredible place to be. I highly recommend."
- Margo
Your general investment for Music Lessons are:
1 Hour Lessons
$110 per hour lesson
45 min Lesson
$88 per hour lesson
30 min Lessons
$69 per hour lesson
Please contact blochperformingarts@gmail.com for details regarding scheduling & availability.
Students pursuing lesson 2x per month or more will have a subscription options for the season. In-person lessons have additional cost due to price of the space being included. In-person is in high demand this season, so please contact us first before scheduling. If lessons seem inaccessible in any way due to cost, let us know! Scholarship options are available depending on the individual student's situation.
Meet The Studio Staff!
…originally from West Palm Beach, FL and now a resident of the Greater Boston area, Jessica holds her Bachelor of Theater and Music degree from Florida State University and a Master of Music degree from the University of Connecticut. She was a Graduate Assistant in 2018-2019 and has since continued to teach private voice lessons, and direct at education summer music festivals.
…originally from the California Bay Area, and now residing in the Boston area, Akela holds a Bachelor of Music from University of Puget Sound and a Master of Music from Longy School of Music of Bard College, both in vocal performance. She has been teaching private lessons and in the Boston Public School system since 2018 and is certified in Alexander Technique.
…originally from Queens, NY and now residing in Boston, lyric-coloratura soprano Isabel Merat is pursuing a Master of Music degree in Voice and Opera at New England Conservatory. She graduated from Oberlin Conservatory where she received a Bachelors of Music degree in Voice Performance. Isabel is an advocate of the performing arts with experience in arts administration, production assisting, and student teaching.
Here’s what others have asked!
As Seen on Google Reviews:
"Miss Jessica Bloch has been my daughter’s voice teacher for six years and has had an extraordinary impact on her life. She combines exceptional musical talent with endless patience, encouragement, and genuine care for her students. Miss Jessica has always believed in my daughter, supported her as a student with autism and ADHD, and helped her grow into a confident performer. Because of Miss Jessica, she has had incredible opportunities to study and perform in Europe twice, experiences that broadened her world and strengthened her confidence. The skills, discipline, and self-assurance she has gained extend far beyond music. As she begins pursuing a degree in music this fall, we know that Miss Jessica played an important role in helping her discover and pursue that passion. We cannot recommend Miss Jessica highly enough. Every student deserves a teacher like Miss Jessica."
- Cheryl
"Our daughter has been singing with Akela since she was 5. Now at age 9, her skills have grown tremendously and we have seen her confidence grow in her commitment to music/theater, her dedication to practice, and her recognition of her abilities. Akela is a wonderful mentor and technical instructor and Bloch Performing Arts is an inclusive and caring community that ensures its students support one another at various stages of their musical journey. We have witnessed our daughter’s passion for singing soar in response to Akela’s kind and thoughtful guidance and support - it is truly a gift to be part of the BPA community!"
- Marisa