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Jan Pedersen Schiff Biography

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Living in: Mill Valley, United States.
Jan is a master teacher, as well as professional singer, composer and conductor. She has taught voice in college and university settings and currently gives private instruction from her vocal studio in Mill Valley. She teaches all levels of singers, from very beginners to advanced professionals. Care is given to address the specific desires and concerns of each individual student, whether child or adult. In general, the voice lessons cover the usual areas of interest: more breath for longer phrases, reaching higher notes, eliminating the "break," greater volume, richer tone quality, etc. Musical styles include Classical, Pop, and Jazz.

Jan is the founder and artistic director of Singers Marin. She holds a BA degree in Music Education and a Master's degree in Choral Conducting. Ms. Pedersen Schiff has been professionally involved with a broad range of choral groups, from K-12, community, church and professional choruses. Most memorable guest conducting positions have included the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in a live broadcast, and twice on the stage of Carnegie Hall with chorus and orchestra. She has received several awards, including the Susan B. Anthony Award for Cultural Achievement in Hollywood, the prestigious Milley Award for her achievements and contributions to the creative life of Mill Valley and the community of Marin, and was inducted into the Marin Women's Hall of Fame in 2013