Author: jessyedesilvamusic

Jessye DeSilva (they/them/theirs) is a singer songwriter and vocal pedagogue currently living in Boston, Massachusetts with their partner Andrés and their dog Beatrice. Jessye's original music lives somewhere between the ethereal and the rootsy, and features candid, often mystical lyrics coupled with their trademark piano-driven sound. As a vocal pedagogue, Jessye specializes in popular and musical theatre styles, and is passionate about the ways in which gender intersect with the craft.

The Gendered Singing Voice: Burn it all down! // Jessye DeSilva

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In recent years, I’ve become somewhat of a “gender killjoy” within my vocal pedagogy community. I wouldn’t say I ever set out to be THAT person, but I’m happy to accept the role. I am myself a nonbinary queer person, and so you could say this issue is personal for me. By “killjoy,” I don’t… Continue reading The Gendered Singing Voice: Burn it all down! // Jessye DeSilva