Voice Teacher
Shari Bennett-Jackson
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Credentials:
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Bio:
Shari is a classically trained R&B vocalist and songwriter from Vallejo, California. Although she could sing before she could talk, her formal music training began when she was 10 years old and carried into high school when she was a student at UC Berkeley’s Young Musician’s Program.
Her goals as a teacher are to provide a positive and encouraging atmosphere while keeping the health of the voice first.
After graduating from YMP, Shari went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Music degree (Vocal Performance Concentration) from the California State University, Stanislaus and subsequently appeared as The Queen of the Night in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” with Townsend Opera Players.
Additional performance highlights include opening up for local Bay Area legend’s Tony! Toni! Toné!, Pitbull & Nina Sky, performing with Grammy Award Winning recording artist Gabi Wilson (H.E.R), and sharing the stage with American Idol finalist Donnie Williams.
Shari performs throughout the bay area as a solo act, is currently building a YouTube channel featuring covers, and is currently working on original music.
In addition to providing private instruction for students at Better World, Shari enjoys sharing her love for music with students in several elementary schools in Oakland and El Cerrito through a program called Oakland Youth Chorus.
Shari is a classically trained R&B vocalist and songwriter from Vallejo, California. Although she could sing before she could talk, her formal music training began when she was 10 years old and carried into high school when she was a student at UC Berkeley’s Young Musician’s Program.
Her goals as a teacher are to provide a positive and encouraging atmosphere while keeping the health of the voice first.
After graduating from YMP, Shari went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Music degree (Vocal Performance Concentration) from the California State University, Stanislaus and subsequently appeared as The Queen of the Night in Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” with Townsend Opera Players.
Additional performance highlights include opening up for local Bay Area legend’s Tony! Toni! Toné!, Pitbull & Nina Sky, performing with Grammy Award Winning recording artist Gabi Wilson (H.E.R), and sharing the stage with American Idol finalist Donnie Williams.
Shari performs throughout the bay area as a solo act, is currently building a YouTube channel featuring covers, and is currently working on original music.
In addition to providing private instruction for students at Better World, Shari enjoys sharing her love for music with students in several elementary schools in Oakland and El Cerrito through a program called Oakland Youth Chorus.