Ms. Planet alone with students or with her musicians (who are accomplished educators). Master classes include demonstration, discussion and listening to students. Helping the students understand the dynamics, musical choices and techniques used to communicate to an audience.
Learn the logistics of the professional musician and ways to sustain a career in the music business. Janet brings to this experience her perspectives as a woman and artist.
Janet works one on one with individual singers or groups of singers teaching the technique of unleashing your range, breath technique, improving sound, expression and intonation. Learn to communicate and perform on a professional level. Skype lessons available.
Janet and husband, saxophonist/composer Tom Washatka, own and operate Stellar Record label and Steel Moon Recording studio. With over 35 years experience in studio recording from artistic projects to commercial singing and voice over work you will learn the process. Production services will guide you through the initial concepts to final production of your music. Appointment only.
Janet is a certified Yoga instructor and is available for private instruction to help improve breathing and physical stamina through alignment, balance and strengthening poses. Gentle and effective for ALL ages.
Janet is adjunct professor of jazz vocal technique at Lawrence University, Appleton Wisconsin.
Janet is also vocal instructor at Tritone Jazz Camp, Bjorklunden Lodge, Baileys Harbor, WI.