Testimonials
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Jason is not only attentive, professional and extremely knowledgeable of music – he is a wonderfully spiritual person who connects on another level unlike any other person I’ve met.
Wonderful, awesome, extraordinary… THAT is Jason!
Torrey Russell
Founder, Broadway in the Hood
❝ I just want to thank Jason so much. He’s the most amazing vocal coach I’ve ever had. Las Vegas! He brought me here and helped me so much. I’m here in Chicago on the Hamilton stage because of the help that he’s done for me. Thank you, Jason. ❞
Justin Bryant
Hamilton Broadway Company Member
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Jason is my go-to-guy anytime I need a music director or vocal coach. He possess a dynamic blend of musicianship, artistry and professionalism. As a teacher, he meets the students where they are at and guides them into immediate progress.
Megan Ahern, M.A., theater production
Theater Educator, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts
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Jason is a teacher and coach who genuinely cares about his students. Not only does he deliver results (with many students getting accepted into conservatories, lead roles in productions, etc.), he is a mentor who is both passionate and sensitive to what is truly best for his students. It is rare to see such a thoughtful and loving teacher in a cut-throat profession. Jason’s students are sure to embrace not only healthy vocal techniques, but the self confidence and grit it takes to make it in the musical theater world.
Lisa Maresch, M.M., piano performance
Owner, Director of Opus38 Studio
❝ Meeting Jason my sophomore year of high school was a blessing in disguise. I had no idea how much work I needed to do and with his help, I’ve grown so much, so immensely. I am so much more confident in my craft and in my voice and I’m so excited to move forward because of all his help. ❞
Annabella Hunt, B.F.A., musical theater
Boston Conservatory
❝ I’ve been working with Jason the past few years at LVA. Whenever I work with him he always helps me with my placement, make sure I’m supporting correctly. He’s not only your teacher, but he’s your friend. And he’s always friendly and always giving you a helping hand. ❞
Joey Miceli, B.M., musical theater
Manhattan School of Music
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Jason Manlapaz is both professional and wildly talented. He is able to work with any talent level of student on portfolio pieces, audition pieces, or any other piece of music and make them shine in no time! I have head the pleasure of watching him work with a student and bring out a their confidence and musicality faster than any other vocal coach I have ever worked with. I am always amazed at the results of his work and continue to be blown away with his ability to coach a student into something wonderful when singing! Jason is magical!
Jessica Cimino, M.Ed.
Theater Department, KO Knudson Academy of the Arts
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I’ve watched Jason help so many students of all levels and backgrounds. He has a unique ability to guide students in a way thats accessible, easy to understand, and with a smile and and a laugh that makes them want to learn! He will always be my first choice for private student instruction!
Gary Kilmer, M.A., theater
Broadway AEA Performer and Theater Educator
❝ I worked with Jason throughout high school and he always finds a way to help me realize my full potential. For every piece that we do, even if it’s a little snippet or a full song, he always knows exactly what to say for me personally, to do the best that I can do. ❞
Yahm Steinberg, B.F.A., acting
University of Southern California
❝ I’ve been with Jason since I was about 14 years old. He helped me get into LVA – at least I like to think he was the reason for me getting into LVA. Throughout the years, he’s been constantly reminding me of how to sing properly, y’know, tuck, support, how to breathe right, how not to strain when I sing. I’ve always felt a very personal connection to Jason throughout the years especially at LVA; I’ve always felt like he was always there for me. And we got a very special bond from the get go. So I love Jason and he’s 100% probably the best accompanist I’ve ever met. No doubt. ❞
Cole Duffey, B.F.A, theater
Oklahoma City University, Best Actor Award Winner for Nevada Musical Theater Awards 2018
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As a professional musical theater performer, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of coaches and teachers in my career. I can honestly say that Jason has been a very capable, thoughtful, and effective coach, helping me fine tune my performances.
He is multi-talented, gifted, and a joy to work with. Beginner or pro, Jason is the man to go to if you’re looking to improve your vocal technique or musical abilities! I would recommend him to anyone.
Jennifer Cantorna, B.A., theater
AEA Actress
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Jason Manlapaz is a world class musician and educator. He is dedicated to ensuring that every student finds success in their voice, and he brings out the very best in everyone!! Jason is the real deal!!!
Amy Symes, M.Ed.
Director of Choirs, KO Knudson Academy of the Arts
❝ When I was just a little a small, little sophomore, I could barely, barely sing. And now you’ve been with me for three years, and you’ve helped me grow and improve so, so much. And you’ve been there with me from the start, and you’ve been so helpful, so kind, so amazing, very, very funny. And I just like to thank you. Thank you so much. ❞
Joey Cooper, B.F.A., musical theater
Montclair University, Best Actor Award winner for Nevada Musical Theater Awards 2019
❝ I worked with Jason for four years now, all throughout High school, and I can honestly say that he’s one of the best teachers and accompanists I’ve ever met in my entire life. He’s also a really great friend. He has taught me so many things over my four years in high school and honestly, it made my entire experience better. He’s helped me grow in my talents and has helped me discover different vocal varieties I could use and I don’t know where I would be without him. ❞
Kiana Rhodeos, B.F.A., musical theater
Rockford University
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Whenever a person asks me for a voice teacher recommendation, I never hesitate to put them (student or adult) in contact with Jason. He is kind and compassionate and meets the singer where they are at. I have also worked with Jason on musicals as a performer and he is the consummate professional. Jason is an all around talent as well as a genuinely beautiful soul.
Kelly Burrows, M.A., theater education
Musical Theater Director, Thurman White Academy of the Arts
❝ So I’ve been with Jason since about my sophomore year at LVA and he kind of inspired me to start singing and keep singing because I actually did my first musical theater, like, legit audition with him. And I remember, like, oh, God, I’m a shallow person. And then he taught me that it’s not a shallow person. So go, Jason. ❞
Chris Neal, B.A., theater
University of East London