Summer Retreat 2019

Jun 4

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.

Jess Baldwin

Teacher-Coach // Jess has a passion for working with underserved populations who sing and teach musical styles that are generally excluded from academia. After getting her master’s in classical vocal performance and pedagogy, she dedicated herself to studying how the voice works in contemporary, commercial, and popular music styles. She became an assistant faculty member of the CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University in 2017 and created Commercial Voice Resources for voice teachers that same year. In addition to running private studios in Columbus and Marietta, Ohio, she teaches contemporary voice techniques at colleges, theaters, conferences, and workshops. For a complete list of her training and experience, check out her curriculum vitae.

Artist // As a performer, Jess has worked in many different genres, including classical, jazz, Americana, blues, funk, fusion, pop, and rock. She appeared on NPR's Mountain Stage in 2013, was a quarterfinalist in the 2015 and 2017 American Traditions Competition, and won Best Cover Song in the 2015 and 2017 Ohio Music Awards. After years of wanderlust, she finally felt the pull to write and create her own style, settling into an artistic identity that lives somewhere between soul, R&B, and quirky indie pop. She looks forward to releasing her first album this year. Until then, you can check out her singles and videos here.

http://jessbaldwin.com

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