John Henny
Vocal Coach and Mentor
“I’ve known Jay now for several years. I first encountered him in the old days through SLS, I’ve been affiliated with him more recently through IVTOM, and I’ve had several opportunities to visit, teach and work with him and his faculty at South Plains College. I can tell you that Jay is a very competent and experienced teacher, and runs a very dedicated team of voice instructors at SPC. I’m very happy to recommend him to any and all who want to pursue a better voice!”
Dean Kaelin
Vocal Coach and Mentor, President of IVTOM
“I have known and worked with Jay for over 10 years. Jay is a very knowledgeable and an excellent voice teacher. Not only does he understand the voice and how it works, he knows how to help people get their voice to work. Jay is also an excellent musician, which is a big plus and is often quite unusual with voice teachers. So Jay not only helps with technique, but he can help wth style and skills that will help make the singer successful. Jay also has been around the music business and understands it and can help prepare singers for what to expect and for the demands of a career in the music industry. And finally, Jay is just a very good guy. He is honest and straightforward. You can trust him and he cares deeply for his students, their vocal health, their proficiency and their success. I highly recommend Jay as a voice and music teacher.”
Brenda Rhoades
Singer, Ragtown Gospel Theater
“Jay Lemon is a Superhero! My passion is singing, and after a short surgery my vocal cords were just not the same. I was devastated! After healing for 9 months and wondering if I would ever sing again, I met a man named Jay Lemon who gave me my song back! That was more than 15 years ago and I can say now, more than that day, that he is larger than life, beyond capable, and brimming with knowledge to help you whatever your circumstances! He helped me more than I could have dreamed. He’ll believe in you when you can’t, he sees only potential and helps you reach it!”
Allison Huffstutler
SPC Instructor
“I have studied voice under Jay Lemon since 2008. Before studying with Jay, I didn’t have a grasp of my voice, it was uncontrolled and lacked emotion. Since training with Jay, I have experienced freedom and a mastery of my voice in multiple styles, something that I highly sought after. Jay Lemon is a master at what he does, being able to explain feelings, he is truly a vocal genius! Anyone who spends time with him immediately feels at ease and important. I go to him often for not only vocal training but training in vocal pedagogy as well. He really knows his stuff and he is gosh darn entertaining!”
Monique Ford
Vocal Student, SPC Graduate
“When I first met Jay, I had to prepare a song for a scholarship that the Creative arts department was offering through SPC. I got through singing and Jay told me to sing it again, this time try to use an ugh sound instead of widening when singing Mercy. Not knowing why at the time, I did as he requested and noticed a big difference..it was easier to sing. For someone to critique me in an audition, I knew I had to have him as a voice teacher. Over the course of two years working with Jay, my voice is stronger then ever. The “BIG” songs that everyone was afraid of, I took head on. The accomplishments that I wanted to achieve, I achieved them. It’s all because Jay believed in me. His passion for music and just his musical skills is beyond exceptional. Jay not only transforms your vocal abilities, he give you confidence in yourself and your future. Thank you Jay for all that have you done for me. Those 3 standing ovations belong to you! 🙂 “
Tim Shoenhals
Guitarist/Keyboardist for Meghan Trainor, SPC Graduate
“Jay Lemon is a guy I encountered years ago at South Plains College…I was part of the regionally famous (world famous?) SPC Touring Ensemble, a band where we worked up a set of material hot at the time, and went to area high schools to perform and promote the program. I gotta say, Jay left a very lasting impression on me as both an instructor and a friend. I’d happily recommend Jay to anybody looking to expand their abilities as a musician and singer. Thanks for the work you do, Jay!”