JRD Voice Studio: Singing Lessons in Chilliwack, B.C. and Online Worldwide!

Joslin Romphf Dennis, founder of JRD Voice Studio, laughing joyfully outdoors in the sunlight

Everyone can sing!
Student-led voice lessons
to help you discover
YOUR unique voice.

From novice to pro,
secret shower soloist or karaoke queen
to centre-stage chanteuse.
I’ve got your back with warmth, enthusiastic support,
and unicorn sass!

Curious?

Start with a FREE 20-minute Discovery Call to find out if we’re a match!
Heads-up: the Studio often runs at or close to capacity.

Well, hey there ! Meet Joslin!

JRD Voice Studio is a boutique voice studio run by me, Joslin Romphf Dennis! I am a voice teacher, voice coach, and soprano, and I’ve been teaching since 2007. I teach private singing lessons in person at my home studio in Chilliwack, BC, and online to singers anywhere in the world.

In-person students come to my Chilliwack studio from all over the Fraser Valley, including Sardis, Vedder, Promontory, Yarrow, Rosedale, Cultus Lake, Agassiz, Hope, and Abbotsford. Singers in Langley, Surrey, Delta, Richmond, and beyond, I love you, but it's a HIKE! Most of you take lessons online, but if you REALLY want to make the drive, I'll put the kettle on! 🫖 JRD Voice Studio is a hybrid studio, so you can choose in-person lessons, online lessons, or a mix of both, and switch anytime.

I truly believe everyone can sing. My students range in age from 6 to 76, and from total beginners to seasoned performers. Every lesson is student-led: this means you pick the songs (in whatever genre fills you up - no “you must start with classical first” mindset here, unless, of course, you want to sing classical music 😉), we set goals together (which means YOU decide what you want to sound like), and we discover YOUR unique voice as a team.

Think of me as your guide on a vocal discovery expedition: I’ve got a whole treasure chest of maps that all get us to a voice YOU love - you pick the route. And if you’re not sure? I gotchu!

 
Voice student singing passionately into a microphone at a JRD Voice Studio showcase

(Get ready to have FUN, learn, and discover YOUR unique singing voice!)

 

Who is the Studio for?

JRD Voice Studio runs on a boutique studio membership model that serves singers just like you!

  • Maybe you’re the parent of a kid who sings ALL the time and needs a place to let it shine.

  • Maybe you’re an aspiring pro prepping for college auditions, or a seasoned performer working to book that next gig.

  • Or maybe you’re an adult who was once told to sing quieter, lip-sync, or not sing at all, and you’re ready to rewrite that story.

Wherever you’re starting, I offer delightfully customized, student-led lessons in a zero-judgment space where making sound, taking risks, and messing up are all part of the fun. You bring the destination, and I bring the map! That tricky high note, or the thing that’s always felt “wrong,” is often a surprisingly straightforward piece of vocal technique.

So what actually happens in a lesson?

  1. You take the brave first step of walking through the door (or logging on!). Messing up is welcome and encouraged here, because progress comes through failure. (Fellow perfectionists, I feel your pain, but I don’t make the rules! 🤷‍♀️)

  2. I listen, observe, and share what I’m hearing.

  3. We try some tools to access the shift in technique or feeling that gets you a sound you love. (Spoiler: there’s ALWAYS another tool to try!)

  4. You let your brain do the math, and we repeat it AT LEAST three times, because repetition is the secret sauce that makes that new pathway stick.

  5. We notice what comes up emotionally, too, and hold space for it, so you can sing out exactly the way you want to.

Through student-led learning, I help my singers:

  • Sing with confidence (yes, even in front of other humans!)

  • Build functional vocal technique that feels easy and free, and learn to trust their musical intuition.

  • Become versatile, marketable artists who shine in whatever style they love.

  • Unlock the mystery of reading music. (I make it easy and stress-free, pinky promise!)

  • Float or belt those high notes with ease (and plenty of flair!)

  • Walk into any audition like they own the room (because they do!)

JRD Voice Studio is in the business of creating one-of-a-kind lessons singers love. Together, we’ll build a space where you feel free to dream, dare, and discover YOUR unique voice.

Heads-up: the Studio often runs at or close to capacity, so your first step is a FREE 20-minute Discovery Call!

 

Here’s the scoop - Joslin 101!

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    Tools To Help You SHINE!

    At JRD Voice Studio, I have designed a comprehensive curriculum so I can provide optimal singing lessons and group classes for all levels of students, from beginner to pro - and my bag of tricks and resources is BOTTOMLESS! My unique life and professional experience - including ongoing professional development and certification in popular/microphone styles - mean you get access to the best, most current voice instruction, all personalized FOR YOU, to find YOUR unique voice!

    You will have access to the studio microphone to practice those sweet popular styles (if you’re in-person at the home studio), any and all musical resources, including the Full Voice workbooks, RCM exams, festivals, competitions, studio concerts (with FULL band!) and masterclasses with industry professionals in opera/classical/contemporary/pop and musical theatre, as well as extensive prep for college entry and professional auditions.

    In the immortal words of Vanilla Ice: “Got a problem? Yo, I’ll solve it…check out the hook while my DJ revolves it!” #xennialforlyfe

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    What I Bring To The Table (aka The Secret Sauce!)

    My life experiences as a student at the Curtis Institute of Music and a young artist at the Metropolitan Opera, as well as teaching since 2007 (with extensive continuing education in popular and microphone styles), have helped me to develop a compassionate, empathetic, and emotionally available approach that enables all students to find their authentic, unique voice. I’ve got all the practical tools to help you achieve YOUR desired sound!

    Straight up? I believe in positive reinforcement and student led, play based learning. I am not interested in negative or unkind teaching methods. As a wise voice teacher of mine said to me once, “You can’t sing if you’re trying not to cry.” #truth

    I work WITH YOU to create an atmosphere and space of felt safety that facilitates experimentation, and a judgment-free zone to work at YOUR pace. Here at JRD Voice Studio, you are free (and encouraged!) to #makeallthesounds - and we have a TON of fun while we’re at it!

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    Student-Led Lessons: You’re the boss, I’m the guide!

    My #musicalmavericks range from 6 to 76, and all lessons are tailored to fit YOUR specific needs. I do this through:

    • Assessment and evaluation of current skills.

    • Working on the Trio of Awesome: EASE, SUSTAINABILITY AND REPEATABILITY.

    • Regular verbal check ins with you during the lesson to assess if we’re achieving YOUR desired tonal outcome.

    • Including you in the process (AKA Student-Led Learning!): what the focus of the lesson will be, what kind of songs you want to sing, what overall goals we set, as well as how things are feeling, and where we’re going/what we’re doing, because YOU are the boss.

    Being a studio #maverick means you get access to ALL the tools, resources and opportunities at my disposal and MORE!

    Does this sound like YOU? Smash that button below and let’s get going - I can’t wait to meet you!

What’s It Like To Be A

JRD Voice Studio #Maverick?

Professional Certifications and Associations

 

JRD Voice Studio has been chosen as one of

"The Best Places for Singing Lessons” in Vancouver!

We are honoured to be on the list!

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Voice Function 101: Certification in Evidence-Based Vocal Pedagogy: Voice Function 101, Level 1. Offered by Maddie Tarbox Voice Studio

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Mechanics of Mix and Belt: Certification in Evidence-Based Vocal Pedagogy: Mechanics of Mix and Belt, Level 2. Offered by Maddie Tarbox Voice Studio

Certified Voice Teacher in Neuro-Vocal Method for Popular and Contemporary Microphone styles

Neuro-Vocal Method: Certification in the Neuro-Vocal Method for Popular and Contemporary Microphone Styles

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British Columbia Registered Music Teachers Association

Member in good standing since 2020

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Member in good standing since 2019

VIP/Key of C(EO) Program Member 2024 - present

How To Run Your Biz Without Hating Your Boss

Alumna 2020

Member of SECO

2019-present

Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators’ Association -

Member since 2023

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Voice Faculty, Vancouver Academy of Music, 2015 to 2024