Jay Colwell
Curator | Collaborator | Voice
Jay Colwell
An entrepreneur at heart, my decades in voice, art, and hospitality have demonstrated that beauty, music and sound, and intentional connection create unforgettable and transformative human experiences.
In my private practice, I have supported individuals across disciplines, including award-winning opera singers, actors, executives, and thought leaders, in cultivating presence, expressive confidence, and dynamic interpersonal and communication skills.
In the creative realm, through select brand partnerships I curate one-of-a-kind experiences that unite world-class artistry, bespoke hospitality, and meaningful human connection.
I believe beauty is ever-present. It is constant, and can always be resourced through art, presence, and expressive freedom. Through somatics, artistry, and curated experience, I support individuals and communities ability to reconnect to the most meaningful aspects of human nature.
Featured Partners
select brands for world-class creations.
Featured Clients
Hi, I'm Jay Colwell.
My career in voice and art has shown me that free-flowing self-expression and the experience of sound offer profound opportunities for healing and growth.
From award-winning opera singers to actors, speakers, executives, and more I've supported people from all walks of life and work looking to improve their ability to express freely and feel deeply.
I work both virtually and out of my studio in Newport Beach, CA. I hope to help you discover your voice in all aspects of your life.
Here's what some of my clients have to say
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
"Jay has been an invaluable resource for me as I navigated vocal struggles of the last two years. He is kind, insightful, thoughtful, intuitive, extremely experienced, patient, trustworthy—in short, an angel. I'm so glad I found him."
Award-winning actress & NYT bestselling author
Isabel Leonard, mezzo-soprano
"Jay's work is such an integral part of my singing routine. His detailed, well-tailored and loving exercises are hugely valuable to any singer or voice professional wanting to fully connect to their entire instrument."
3x Grammy-winning Opera Singer
Farzan Karimi
"I first found Jay through referral as I was recovering from a vocal injury and procedure. Since our initial work he has not only helped me heal my voice, but also find its power in my public speaking and leadership."
Speaker & Sr. Director of Cybersecurity
Moderna, Former Google Leader
Deanna Breiwick, soprano
"Working with Jay is a transformative experience. He has a way of getting to the heart of concepts singers encounter in a way that brings both immediate and long-term results. I've been thrilled with the results of our work."
Award-winning international opera singer
Dr. Jocelyn Dueck
"I've spent my entire career coaching prosody and the expressive processes of linguistics. Jay's work explores these skills at their deepest level. Not to mention the profound impact he has had on my life over the last 8 years."
Head of Collaborative Arts, Carnegie Mellon University
Kimberly Williams Paisley
Award-Winning Actress & NYT Bestselling Author
"Jay has been an invaluable resource for me as I navigated vocal struggles of the last two years. He is kind, insightful, thoughtful, intuitive, extremely experienced, patient, trustworthy—in short, an angel. I'm so glad I found him."
Farzan Karimi
International Speaker & Cybersecurity Expert
"I first found Jay through referral as I was recovering from a vocal injury and procedure. Since our initial work he has not only helped me heal my voice, but also find its power in my public speaking and leadership."
Isabel Leonard
3x Grammy-Winning Opera Singer
"Jay's work is such an integral part of my singing routine. His detailed, well-tailored and loving exercises are hugely valuable to any singer or voice professional wanting to fully connect to their entire instrument."
There are many ways we can work together.
We can work on so many different things together. I hope my work inspires us to connect further.
Vocal Coaching
My Portfolio
Voice Coaching
Curations are done through a signature series as well as charitably through Pacific Vocal Series, a 501(c)(3) organization.
To learn more and experience a curation, please click the button below. To experience opera and support local charity, please click the visit www.pacificvocalseries.com
To request a coaching application, please email: jay@jaycolwell.com
