artist | educator | songwriter

Jessica Deskin

“What we play is life.” – Louis Armstrong

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About Jess

Jessica Deskin is an American vocalist, pianist, and songwriter, with an eclectic background in music, as well as a voice technician and coach, with classical, jazz, contemporary commercial music and Estill voice training, choir and music director (Chess, A New Brain, Mamma Mia).

She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from Towson University in 2006, where she explored as much music performance as possible, ultimately performing an entire Senior Recital without words, showcasing the voice as an instrument. After living in Nashville and studying with NSAI and ASCAP legend, Ralph Murphy, she returned home to Maryland, opened and ran what became a premiere music school for private and group instruction in Bel Air, also releasing her solo EP in 2015. Jessica’s students have won countless lead roles and awards (district and regional, NATS), and are pursuing their careers at schools like Berklee College of Music, performing on the National Broadway Stage, producing their own albums, touring as national artists, and studying performance, therapy, education, management, and other careers in music. Jessica encourages her students to become independent learners, leaders, and creators.

Jessica has been performing in the MD/DC area for 20+ years and was lead vocalist/multi-instrumentalist in the premiere Top 40 commercial group, The New Monopoly, for over 15 years. She is a WPOC National Anthem Contest Winner, popular Ripken Stadium Anthem performer, and commissioned songwriter for the Living Legacy. She has performed recently at local venues such as 49 West in Annapolis, Mr. Henry’s and Twins Jazz Club in DC. Jessica teaches voice and a variety of topics online in her own music studio, and volunteers her time at the Warriors Music Foundation as a songwriter. Jessica thrives not only on brainstorming ideas, but on bringing them to life as well. She is known for her business operations, communication and event management skills, recently performing as Executive Director of Maryland Summer Jazz, and Director of Operations/COO of Jazz Wire, Inc., continuing to act as consultant for similar projects, and always exploring new adventures.

Contact

Email: jessica@jessicadeskinmusic.com

Cell: 443-617-1524

About

Performer

Performing is a skill like any other, but it is also a necessary part of being an artist. It brings an entirely new vibrant element to your life, and becomes a part of you. We must never let it go.

Songwriter

Writing is not just a practice or medium for expression; it’s a calling. It’s a tool used to share a gift. It’s an opportunity to connect in a very personal way with others. It’s a labor of the deepest love and appreciation.

Educator

Everyone should become an independent learner. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student needing coaching or just some guidance, regardless of age, your teacher should meet you there.

"Hi Jessica, Your professional guidance was very helpful. With better awareness of posture and your encouragement to the group: “don’t be afraid to go into your head voice”, I felt my singing had more texture and confidence this week. Thanks so much for offering the workshop and the range session."

“You are a gifted teacher singer ,and composer. What I love about your teaching is that the foundation of the vocal technique that you teach is accessible for all vocal stylings and you can move back and forth through different vocal techniques with ease !! ...once the student, (me) “ get’s it “ it opens up so many doors of singing that I had no idea were available to me . So amazing !!!”

"I am a working musician but never was a good singer. I hesitated looking for a vocal teacher because I knew I didn’t have time or desire to work through classical repertoire, which is what I thought that meant. I took the leap and contacted Jessica and I am so glad I did! I have been working under her instruction for a year now and can say she is one of the best music teachers I have ever had. She does know/teach classical and pop and r and b and musical theater and so much more and they all work together. Not sure if it’s her understanding of anatomy, technique, musicianship or her ability to make it all understandable but I feel I have received something so very valuable I will always have! Five stars is not enough, these stars go to eleven!"

"Jessica, tonight was opening night for A Christmas Carol, and Ian did a great job! I wanted to thank you for your help with Ian. It made a huge difference, and he learned a lot from it. It was great to see him singing with such confidence!"

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