Jantzen Carter | Vocal Coaching & Music Production
Interested musical styles
Responds in about 4 hours
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About
Hi — I’m Jantzen, a Seattle-based voice coach and music producer offering in-person voice lessons for all ages and experience levels.
Most students notice a difference in their voice within the first lesson. I offer a free 20-minute trial lesson so you can experience how the coaching works before committing.
My voice lessons focus on helping singers build healthy technique, confidence, and real coordination in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Whether you’re just starting out, returning to your voice, or developing as an artist, lessons are always tailored to your goals and learning style. In addition to voice lessons, I also offer recording and music production through my studio, helping students and artists move from practice and demos all the way to finished projects.
I bring over a decade of experience writing, recording, producing, and working with singers one-on-one, and I care deeply about creating a space where people feel safe to explore their voice and grow.
If you’re interested in getting started, feel free to reach out here on Thumbtack to schedule a free 20-minute trial lesson. I’d love to hear about your goals!
Overview
Hired 56 times
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5 years in business
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2023
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Pop
R&B
Musical theater
Jazz
Work location
My customers travel to me
Projects and media
Projects and media
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Becca S.
Aug 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
I spent about an hour with Jantzen and in that time he taught me a technique that uncovered an aspect of my voice I didn’t know was there! I am very impressed and would highly recommend him!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 4+ yrs of formal training • Pop • Country • Classical • R&B • Jazz • Gospel • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Singing Lessons
Cynthia G.
3 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack
We’ve been working with Jantzen for over a year now, and I genuinely cannot say enough good things about him or the experience our 11yo daughter, Leilani, has had learning from him. I spent a lot of time looking for the right music teacher for her, and he was the only person I found who offered the kind of well-rounded approach to music that we really wanted for her.
One of the biggest things that initially drew us to Jantzen was his teaching method, and his Music Discovery lessons. I honestly wish this was something more music teachers offered, for adults and kids alike. Rather than expecting a child to already know which instrument or area of music they want to pursue, he gives Leilani the opportunity to actually explore. She gets to experience different instruments, sounds, styles, and parts of making music and figure out what genuinely interests her.
That’s actually how she discovered how much she enjoys drumming and percussion. It came from having the freedom to explore during her lessons, and now percussion has become another part of what she studies with him. I love that because it feels like her musical interests are developing organically instead of us choosing a path for her and telling her what she should learn.
It also keeps her lessons FUN. She never knows exactly what she might discover or become interested in next, and there is always room for curiosity. The best way I can describe it is almost like art therapy, but through music. There is room for creativity, emotion, experimentation, and just playing around with sound without everything having to be about perfecting a song or getting something “right.” As parents, that was incredibly important to us.
At the same time, Jantzen’s teaching can be surprisingly technical and academic. He doesn’t just teach Leilani how to make a certain sound with her voice. He explains what is physically happening when she does it, including the actual anatomy and muscles she’s using, why certain techniques work, and how different parts of the body contribute to her voice. She has a really impressive range, and he’s helping her understand how to use and develop it safely rather than simply teaching her to sing higher or lower.
That balance is probably one of my favorite things about him as a teacher. She’s learning legitimate vocal technique and music theory, but somehow it never feels dry or overly structured to her. It feels so great to see how much she LOVES going to her lessons, and even better, that she actually wants to practice what he teaches her at home. She feels so inspired and supported that practicing isn’t something we have to push her to do, it’s something she actually wants to do on her own— 🤯🙏🏼🤩
Her education with him has also naturally expanded beyond voice and percussion. She’s recording her own little projects now and will eventually transition into learning more about music production with him. Jantzen already finds little ways to introduce those concepts. Even if they aren’t having a “production lesson” that day, he might explain something he’s doing while they record or connect it back to something she has learned about rhythm, voice, or another instrument.
Everything connects. That’s probably the best way I can describe his teaching style. Voice, percussion, recording, performance, creativity, technical knowledge, and eventually production don’t feel like completely separate subjects. He ties little pieces together as she goes, so she’s gradually building an understanding of music as a whole.
The growth in Leilani’s confidence over the last year+ has also been incredible to watch. Jantzen is very intentional about encouraging and affirming her while still challenging her and expecting her to put in the work herself. Her confidence is something she has earned through her own hard work, but he has absolutely played a meaningful role in helping her recognize what she is capable of.
Most importantly, Leilani absolutely adores Jantzen. She loves her lessons, she’s excited about what she’s learning, she feels comfortable exploring and being creative with him, and she actually remembers and applies what he teaches her. As a parent, that means everything, you really feel like you’re getting your full value and more.
It honestly feels limiting to call him just her “voice teacher” because he has become so much more than that in her musical education. He’s helping her discover what kind of musician she wants to become while giving her the technical foundation and confidence to pursue whatever direction she eventually chooses.
If you’re looking for a vocal coach or music teacher for your child who will genuinely get to know them, teach them the WHY behind what they’re doing, encourage their curiosity, and allow their own interests to guide their musical development, I cannot recommend Jantzen enough. We feel incredibly lucky to have found him and are so excited to continue watching Leilani grow with him.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Pop • R&B • Musical theater • Jazz • Country • Opera • Gospel • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Singing Lessons
Jenna
Feb 14, 2026
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From Google
I've had the greatest pleasure of working with Jantzen on-and-off for a year, doing voice lessons. He is a phenomenal and amazing teacher, and I have never felt more confident and strong in my singing journey. Jantzen is welcoming to singers of all levels, and his approach is incredibly accessible, effective, supportive, and fun. His studio is warm, inviting, and completely nonjudgmental, creating a space where you feel comfortable growing and challenging yourself. Since working with him, my confidence as a singer has grown leaps and bounds. He provides foundational tools that you continue to develop and refine over time, including breathing techniques, vocal warm-ups, and agility and range exercises. His teaching style is relatable, personable, and genuinely exciting, which makes every lesson something to look forward to. Not only is he an exceptionally smart and talented teacher, but he truly cares for all of his students and wants them to succeed and meet their goals. I highly recommend Jantzen to anyone! Thank you so much for all you do! <3
Jantzen Carter | Vocal Coaching & Music Production's reply
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Jenna! I strive to make the lessons comfortable and exciting while we make real progress together. I really do care about my student’s success in meeting their goals and I’m very happy to hear that you felt that. Cheers!
Hannah F.
Feb 13, 2026
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From Google
Jantzen is insanely talented at providing a learning and creating space curated to best support you! It is so clear that Jantzen is not only passionate and extremely knowledgeable about what he does but that his joy and purpose in life is helping creators create and grow! As someone who has done vocal lessons and completed an EP w/ him I cant express how lucky I feel to work with someone who shows so much care and thoughtfulness. The vocal technique that he teaches has given me a completely new set of tools to access and control parts of my voice I have struggled with connecting to before. Anyone at any level would be lucky to work with him. Hes the best
Jantzen Carter | Vocal Coaching & Music Production's reply
Thank you so much for these kind words and feedback, Hannah! My passion for this work is real and supporting artists and singers like you brings me so much joy and fulfillment.
Brendan J.
Jan 28, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Jantzen worked on a voice recording session for a client video project. The final product was perfect. There was a miscommunication regarding the cost of post-production, but the follow-up conversation and how it was resolved was professional and appreciated. I would gladly work with Jantzen again. Thank you!
Details: Voice recording (podcast, audiobook, etc.) • Speech (spoken word, audiobook, podcast, etc.) • 26 - 44 years old • 1 track • 5 minutes or fewer
Jantzen Carter | Vocal Coaching & Music Production's reply
Thank you for the feedback Brendan! I’m very happy to hear the final product was perfect for you and I’m glad we resolved the miscommunication. It was a pleasure to work with you and Brandi. Cheers!
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $100/hr for recording sessions and that will be prorated for however long we go.
For people who can't quite budget this in but really want to work with me, I am open to negotiation, it's just that this is how I keep the studio running. I am here for the community of artists around here and want to make it work so please don't let money get in the way of reaching out to me.
If you want our in house audio engineer to edit, process, mix and master your song, the price is $500 total.
I will give you estimates before working on your songs so you know what to expect.
Please reach out for any other pricing questions!
VOICE STUDIO POLICY*
Prices are $100 per each individual hour lesson, or $90 per lesson if you pay monthly ($360 for 4). Students paying monthly will be responsible for setting up make-ups for lessons that they cancel with 24 hours notice, and after the first payment, will pay monthly via automated emailed invoice.
Students have one month to make up each missed lesson. No need to make up for major holiday weeks, unless desired. Lessons canceled under 24 hours will be charged. If a teacher has to cancel, the student has the option to reschedule their lesson or have a credit applied to a lesson in the following month. No refunds.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with hip hop artists, indie folk and alt/pop/psy-rock artists, singer-songwriters and genre benders! Rappers, Singers, Screamers. All are welcome!
