Voice Pedagogue and
Music Educator

Jillian “Jae” Carelli is a voice pedagogue and classically trained vocalist based in New York City. They teach singers of all levels across classical, contemporary, and commercial styles, guiding students to discover and trust their authentic sound while cultivating healthy technique, expressive agency, and performance confidence.

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 Drawing on their interdisciplinary practice—including composition, improvisation, and multimedia—they encourage students to approach the voice as both an instrument and a site of personal and cultural storytelling. Jae emphasizes a holistic approach to the voice, integrating anatomy, physiology, and individualized strategies to help students build confidence, versatility, and expressive freedom. Their pedagogy is relational, mindful, and identity-affirming, supporting students in reclaiming agency, embodiment, and expressive potential. 

In addition to private instruction, Jae teaches at Singing Lessons NYC by Eleonor England and directs multiple community ensembles, preparing students and members for performances, recordings, auditions, and productions. They are currently in a Master of the Arts in Voice Pedagogy Program at the Voice Study Centre (accredited by the University of Wales, Trinity St. David), developing their thesis on using accent training and cross-genre voice training as a framework for GAVT (gender-affirming voice training) through connective and sensory-based pedagogical methods.

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