Atlanta Business Chronicle Interview

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“Jan Smith is among the most revered vocal coaches in the music industry.”

Philip Hudson of the Atlanta Business Chronicle interviews Mama Jan. Read the full article here!!

“Smith, dubbed Mama Jan, is a Grammy Award-nominated producer and Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee with a list of professional credits that includes multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists Usher, The Band Perry, Rob Thomas, Matchbox Twenty, Justin Bieber, Drake, Monica and Collective Soul, as well as top industry execs such as former Virgin Records CEO and current Emblem Music Group owner Matt Serletic, current So So Def Recordings CEO Jermaine Dupri, current Epic Records CEO L.A. Reid and current Sony Music Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Clive Davis. Smith will host a one-day vocal symposium April 29 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at His Hands Church in Woodstock and will perform May 13 at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur.”

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Answers To Frequently Asked Questions

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All lessons are by appointment only and are held at Jan Smith Studios in Atlanta, GA.

Jan Smith Studios
1935 Cliff Valley Way NE, Ste 210
Atlanta, GA 30329

Yes! Online/remote voice lessons can be a great way to receive quality instruction from anywhere in the world. Please note that approval for online lessons can depend on the individual’s unique experience, coaching needs, and availability. Inquire for details.

We will place you with an appropriate instructor for your unique scheduling and coaching needs. We are happy to consider requests for specific coaches pending availability. All of the JSS instructors are qualified to work with any contemporary style of music and different levels of experienced clientele.

You must have an appointment to enter the facility; walk-ins are not accepted. We do not offer tours of the facility.

We are happy to consider working with younger artists on a case-by-case basis. Inquire for details.

Mama Jan’s schedule is reserved for major label and touring artists, and those under development with indie labels or management commitments. Career/Business Consultations are available for any level of clientele. However we provide vocal training for beginners too.

We do not re-schedule or offer make-up lessons. If you are unable to attend your lesson for any reason, payment is still expected in full. All of the instructors and vocal trainers of Jan Smith Studios are paid for their time as well as their expertise, thus there are no refunds for lessons missed by a client.

Jan Smith Studios works with all levels of singers and developing artists. Our instructors are prepared to evaluate your specific needs and offer coaching to fit your unique experience level. We provide voice lessons for adults, for beginners, for anyone who is a music lover.

No. If you need advice in these areas, Mama Jan offers Career/Business Music Consultations as a paid service.

We do not have any discounted services available.

We are not qualified to offer assistance with any kind of visa. Many of our international clients visit on a tourist visa or have otherwise acquired a work or student visa.

Working with our team will not launch you into stardom. Although we work with many celebrity clients, our goal is to help artists sharpen their skills and prepare for the rigours of a professional and sustainable music career with excellence.