1. Jennifer Matthews
303 Grafton Street
Brockton, MA 02301
508.654.3201
email: Jennifer@JenniferMatthews.com
QUALIFICATIONS
College educated in vocal performance with an emphasis on Diaphragm Breathing Technique. Very
versatile in what I have to offer students because ofmy range of experience in different styles of music,
performance and creativity. I take a lot of pride in working with my students individually to set up the best
learning program suited to their specific needs and abilities.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2000- Present
Voice, Guitar & Songwriting Teacher
Brockton, MA
Teaching students ofall ages and levels of proficiency how to support and develop their singing voice. I
focus on teaching how to support the voice through Diaphragm Breathing Technique with careful attention
to pitch, vocal placement, control, posture,intervals, harmony, ear training, range and development of
repertoire. I also offer guitar, songwriting lessons and development of musical creativity. I offer a dynamic
learning experience that is centered on a positive, creative environment that builds growth and confidence.
April 2000 - June 2003
Vocal Teacher
Mars Music Store. Somerville, MA
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Co-wrote, produced and recorded original demos and releases for my students.
 My original song “Lemon Peels and Tangerines” placed in CW Hit TV series The Gossip Girls.
 My original song “Brother” placed in Spy the Movie Soundtrack.
 My original song “The Wheel” won Award of Achievement from Billboard Music Magazine.
 Archived at the libraries of Harvard, Buffalo and Brown Universities.
 Nominated for an Emerging Artist grant from Boston’s St. Boltolph Foundation for Artists.
 Invited to be the lead singer for a USO Band and entertained the troops in Japan, Korea and
Hawaii.
 Guest Lecturer at Endicott College and Bunker Hill Community Colleges lyrical creative
writing classes.
EDUCATION
Salem State University, Salem, MA English Literature

2. Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. New Brunswick, NJ. Vocal Performance Major.
University of Colorado School of Music. Boulder & Denver CO. Vocal Performance Major.