​Teaching Philosophy

I believe the work in the voice studio is a collaborative effort between the instructor and the student, with the goal of training a singer to be self-sufficient and confident in their abilities. Emphasis is placed on breath, vowel formation, clarity of tone, and resonance striving for clear, balanced singing.

I give students the freedom to explore and discover their individual sound and voice within a framework of clear instruction and structured guidance tailored to the individual.

I actively work to create an inclusive, safe space in the studio free of judgment for students to be their genuine, authentic selves, which enables them to be open to instruction and willing to make mistakes. In training artists that will be active citizens in the global community, I encourage individuality, respect, and professionalism in the spaces I work in, amid striving for artistic excellence in whichever genre the student wants to sing.

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Biography

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A native of Muscatine, IA, Juan Carlos Mendoza has made a name for himself as a soloist, choral singer, and educator over the past decade.

 

He has most recently been seen on stage as T-Boy in The Silver Fox (Larsen/Olive), Manuel Garcia in the World Premiere of Notes on Viardot (Michael Ching), and in the dual roles of Aarón/Javier in the world premiere of Tienda (Moya/Vincent). His concert works include The Messiah (Handel), Magnificat (Bach), Requiem (Mozart), Passio (Pärt), and El Mesias (Handel/Ramirez).

 

As an ensemble singer, Mendoza has sung with Transept, Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus, Grant Park Music Festival Chorus, and Border CrosSing. As a recitalist, he regularly performs throughout the Midwest, programming the Spanish-language vocal music of Latin America. His research of this repertoire led to the production of his debut album with pianist Jessica Monnier, Finding A Voice: Mexican Song Cycles After 1920 (MSR Classics MS 1772). 

 

As an educator, Mendoza has served on the voice faculties of Augustana College, Drake University, Kirkwood Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, and The University of South Dakota. He also serves as the Education Director of Source Song Festival, a week-long art song festival in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Mendoza received a Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Arts degree from The University of Iowa, a Bachelor of Music degree from The Juilliard School, and attended the Aspen Music Festival and School. He is also a member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

Website:
www.jcmendozatenor.com

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