Isai Jess Muñoz, Tenor
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"Finest of the comic crew [in Cavalli's Giasone] was tenor Isai Jess Muñoz in the decidedly non-PC role of stuttering hunchback Demo, whose rambling aria recounting his 'death' during a shipwreck was the evening's funniest moment."
-James Jordan, NEW YORK POST
"Isai Jess Muñoz elicited laughs as the hunchback Demo... Crucially, deftly navigated the boarder
between slapstick and genuine emotion."
- Vivian Schweitzer, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Enjoyable details, the mincing regalness of Basilio played by Jess Muñoz."
-Thomas May, Opera Now
"He adds so much fun to the comedy, the opera would certainly be lacking without him."
-Barbara Stinson Lee, The Herald Journal
"Supported by a strong cast, notably Isai Jess Muñoz as Sancho Panza."
-Christy Karras, The Salt Lake Tribune
"Full of soul and emotion, his characterization is true to the task. patrons wished more could be heard from him."
-Jay Wamsley, The Utah Statesman
"Muñoz's Sancho Panza is more than I've often seen of this character. He captures the audience and
there is no doubt that all is as he sings it." -Barbara Stinson Lee, The Herald Journal
"Isai Jess Muñoz lends Demo powerful voice and comical personality."
-Haveuheard.net
"Isai Jess Muñoz made a memorable Mutt-and-Jeff hunch-backed Demo."
- Paul Pelkonen, Super Conductor
"Isai Jess Muñoz is hilarious as the rumor-mongering music teacher Basilio."
-Jaci Webb, The Billings Gazette
"Tenor Isai Jess Muñoz as the hunchbacked Demo, whose artful stutter proved a literal show-stopper at every appearance, smoothly slipping from tenor to haute-contre territory and back." - Corinna da Fonseca- Wollheim, Classical Review
"Isai Jess Muñoz sounded promising as Demo..."
- DeCaffarrelli, Parterre Box
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"It is very clear now from his record that Isai Jess Muñoz is an outstanding teacher of singing. His genuine devotion to those who work with him instills his singers with lasting confidence, as well as with sensitive and important technical knowledge. His incredible energy enables him to be attentive to a host of details in a student's performance, and his sharp ear makes him aware of the difference between that which is good and that which is great. I am proud to be a teaching colleague with Jess."
-Richard Owens, Founding Artistic Director, The American Institute of Musical Studies in Austria, and Professor of Singing at Rollins College
"Jess Muñoz is the best voice teacher I have ever had. He understands how the voice functions more than anyone I know. With each lesson, I am able to sing with greater ease, assess all the areas that are troublesome, and enjoy what I am singing a whole lot more. His constant patience and understanding with me and my voice has helped me work consistently in the broadway musical theatre world. I recommend him to anyone looking to improve any aspect of their voice!"
- Tony Yazbeck
(Currently playing Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway)
"Prior to studying with Jess, I felt very frustrated with my singing. I knew that I had the potential of a great singer, just not the means of acheiving it. With Jess' tremendous technical knowledge and profound gift for teaching, I've become more the 'singer' then I ever thought possible. Whether its musical theatre or opera, Jess has helped me not only to refine styles of singing but to also discover what my true singing voice is. He is a compassionate, sensitive teaching artist with the intellect to match, and I am very much thankful for his unparalleled enthusiasm, kindness, and commitment. I truly can say: I found my voice."
- Julien Touafek (Singer/ Songwriter)
"Jess Muñozis by far one of the most skilled vocal teachers I have ever worked with. Students benefit from his many years of experience as a professional performer, and from his serious study of the voice through Doctoral research in performance and pedagogy. Jess thoroughly understands the science of singing and can provide specific information aimed to help people achieve their unique goals. Jess knows how to address upholding technique in my career singing the American Songbook, which requires contemporary and customized vocal demands. For these reasons, he is the only teacher I recommend. Don't walk to his studio - RUN!"
- Cory Benjamin (Classical Jazz Artist, Los Angeles)
"Jess has a special way of relating to his students, and he has helped me so much to believe in my voice. I learned how to place my voice better and to bring the composers notes to life. Jess is passionate about music and to me music is passionate about him. Any student will be lucky to belong to his studio."
- Zoe Torres (Mezzo-Soprano, Ithaca College)
"Jess has done more for my vocal ability and stage presence in one year than previous teachers have done for me over many years. Jess is always helpful, supportive, and encouraging. Most importantly, I know that Jess is someone I can always count on not only as a great teacher, but also as a good friend-- he has been there for me both personally and professionally, and I am grateful for that."
-Muntazim Mukit
Tenor, Stony Brook University
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