My daughter describes Stage Presence as a "judgment-free zone that still encourages you to grow." Through participating in productions and taking lessons, she found friends who share her love of musical theater, opportunities to develop her authentic voice and grow as a performer, and a greater sense of belonging and encouragement during an important stage of her personal growth. Anyone who knew her as a young child knows just how shy she was. Watching her gradually become comfortable performing on stage has been a joy! read more

Jaymee immediately saw the potential in my daughter and was able to not only build her vocal and musical theater skills but her confidence. The growth my daughter has had since joining Stage Presence has been incredible and has set my daughter up for a successful transition into her college musical theater program. Jaymee has a gift to truly see the students she works with and that produces amazing results. Jaymee has a unique way of seeing potential and pushing her students in the best most thoughtful and kind way to allow her students to see that potential in themselves. read more

Stage Presence has been a great experience! My daughter has been taking voice lessons here for three years and has performed in three of their stage productions. The caliber of instruction is phenomenal, and the boost to her confidence and performance skills has been invaluable. read more

My daughter has been taking voice lessons with Stage Presence for two years and has grown so much thanks to the support of the vocal coaches she's worked with. She's also participated in four Stage Presence productions and has made so many wonderful friends while having a great time. She has become more confident, improved her skills in all aspects of musical theater, and joined a welcoming theater community at Stage Presence! read more

I worked with Jaymee and Coco. They have the BEST energy and are experts at making you feel confident even when you're feeling nervous or shy. They are very knowledgeable--I felt confident about their guidance in vocal training and they shared such useful tips. Super responsive through messaging. Most of all, they're both absolute sweethearts. read more

My daughter has been seeing Jayme for a little over a month and man, what a difference! She has more confidence than ever and we have noticed a tremendous growth in her voice (breath control, staying in key, finding the right note, strength, etc). She has gone to her auditions more confident and prepared. Jaymee just seems to "get" this age group too. She is kind, professional and sensitive to the insecurities of the tween/teen ages. I feel very fortunate to have found Stage Presence and highly recommend them! read more

My two middle school age girls have been taking weekly lessons with Jaymee at Stage Presence for 8 months. They are thriving and have made great progress under her instruction. I hear the difference in their voices and how they present themselves while singing and I am very pleased. They honestly love their lessons. As a parent I appreciate Jaymee's investment in their progress. She works them through stressful auditions and is cheering for them from the audition to their performances. Jaymee doesn't just teach my girls how to sing - she is keenly aware of where a kid is in their development and I see the difference working with her has on my kids confidence in their daily lives. Stage Presence has done a great job of creating a community for its students within a theater community in the San Jose metro. Stage Presence kids know and support each other at auditions and rehearsals and perform together during the Holidays. As a parent this makes me very happy. read more

Jaymee is everything!! I don't have the words to fully express the passion Jaymee has for what she does. You've just gotta experience it! I reached out to Jaymee to help my daughter prepare for an audition for the school play. The amount of confidence that my daughter gained after just 3 lessons was absolutely priceless. My daughter auditioned for a specific role (not a lead, but some speaking parts and duets) and ended up being offered a call back for the female lead. We are over the moon and completely hooked. I have just enrolled the daughter who initially came to see Jaymee as well as my oldest daughter in regular lessons with her. It's one thing to find a great vocal coach-- it's another thing entirely to find someone who works with you on all aspects of performing. She builds them up emotionally and works on confidence and presence and helps them find their voice in more ways than one. Whether you're looking for coaching in public speaking, singing, or just want to feel more comfortable in your skin when you communicate with others, you've gotta check her out! She does it all! read more

Thank you Jaymee for helping me re-discover my joy of singing!! After only a handful of lessons I have walked away with so much of her knowledge of singing. Jaymee has taught me many helpful warmups and techniques for classical training, belting, low notes, high notes, speak-singing, etc. She has made her studio a relaxing place where I feel comfortable with being loud and where I can practice those high notes and new tones without any fear of judgment or interference from the outside world. She will help you improve your voice at your own pace to make it strong and healthy. Jaymee is a great person to connect with emotionally to the music. With each song we work on she reminds me to find my own meaning behind the lyrics and the music. You're not just singing a song; you're communicating your message to someone with feeling and passion. My voice and my own style have improved with each lesson from her. It has been years since I had an outlet to fully express my voice and focus on my breathing and I have found a great place to practice and learn from her. read more

Our daughter has had other vocal coaches with varying degrees of success. However, since seeing Jayme for the past 2-3 months we can see that she is a cut above all the other instructors. She has already improved our daughter's range and ability and our daughter absolutely LOVES her lessons. Jayme is not only qualified, she has a genuine energy and passion for what she does and it absolutely shows in her work. We were fortunate to find her and I would unequivocally recommend her to others. read more

Update 9/22: the owner has now changed their response to this review at least 10 times. If she spent as much time trying to spin this bad review as she had spent trying to be kind and accommodating when I first reached out her, she wouldn't have to do all this gymnastics to make herself look good. What a fake person. Instead of just owning whatever was going on with her that day to make her treat me so badly, she lies over and over again. Steer clear of this egomaniac. Updated 2/4: the owner has changed their response to this review several times - changing from the first review which was highly aggressive and revealed personal health information about me and banning me from the studio to the current iteration which is more thoughtful and reasonable. While I appreciate that she has obviously learned the error of her ways, I wish she had been as generous, calm and understanding in real time as she appears in the response below. I also wish her the best of luck but hope she truly has learned her lesson of being clear and compassionate in her communication so it doesn't come back around again. I called Atlas this past Friday morning because I was interested in booking a session. I expected to speak with someone but nobody picked up - fine. I left a nice vm with my contact info. I get a call Saturday morning from the owner - she asks one or two questions about me, talking over my answers and suggesting I was tone deaf (?) but she seemed nice enough so fine. She said she would book me for Tuesday nig and send a paypal request for the full amount of the session $120. This was at 11 am on Saturday. I set out to do my errands and planned to discuss it with my husband that night. At 3 pm I got a text from the owner saying that if I did not pay in full by Sunday they would release my session. I was surprised to hear from her so quickly but I understand wanting to keep a schedule so I texted back saying that I understood. She texted back immediately saying she didn't understand what I meant. I told her that I wasn't expecting to hear back so quickly and I needed a little bit more time to confirm - this was three hours after we originally spoke. I thought it was a little harsh but wet along with my errands. I got another text at 6 PM stating that if I did not pay the full $120 by tomorrow they would cancel the appointment. Since they had already told me this information I said OK. She then responded that they were canceling the appointment and I would not be welcome at the studio going forward. TL DR: The owner was rude, demanding and unreasonable, asking for full payment immediately after booking and harassing me before canceling the session 4 hours after initial booking. She thinks the world revolves around her! Very disappointed. read more

My two daughters, ages 12 and 8 have been doing voice lessons at Stage Presence for over a year. They both love their weekly lessons and they have shown continued improvements in technique and confidence. My oldest has her lessons with Jaymee and is thriving - Jaymee encourages her love of music, she has been great about helping her work on her vocal technique, on accompanying herself on piano and ukelele and has even worked with her on her songwriting. My youngest does her lessons with Nicole and loves every minute! She looks forward to her lessons every week and has come so far in the last year in her confidence in performing! I have been very impressed with how Stage Presence has handled the pandemic - they switched to virtual lessons and these continue to be high quality every week. Jaymee and Nicole really care about the kids they coach and it shows! Thank you Stage Presence - love getting to hear my girls singing!! read more

Jaymee's level of enthusiasm and dedication has been perfect for our just-starting-out 7-year-old daughter!

My daughter does both choir and drama and we were looking for someone local to help her in both areas. We are so happy we found Jaymee. She has really improved in just a few months time of working with her. Jaymee is passionate about music and her clients and that really comes through when she is working with them. The bonus for us is that Jaymee knows both worlds and has been able to give her helpful hints for improvement not just with singing but also in stage presence and auditioning as well. She's a gem! read more

My daughter has been working with Jaymee for about four month and she enjoys every minute of her lessons! Jaymee did amazing job preparing my daughter for her annual audition. I am thankful for her dedication and making each lesson fun and nurturing. She is always on top of any issue with her students. She definitely has a magic way to connect with every kid in the studio and see what they need to thrive. My daughter becomes confident singer with Jaymee. It is so much joy to hear her voice around the house! read more

For my 9-year old son, I was looking for someone who works with younger kids (most vocal coaches start with teens), who focuses on growing confidence through voice tools and techniques, who honors each person at his or her own pace, and who had the flexibility to try a set of lessons vs require a long-term commitment. I was also looking for a small group opportunity and ideally someone with children's musical theater knowledge. Of course, budget, location, time of lesson are also considerations because our family has a lot of moving parts!! I met Jaymee when our sons were in a children's musical theater show together this past summer. She is herself a musical theater alum with a business focused on supporting young children to find their voices. My son loves being in theater - and is a naturally quiet introvert who was "embarrassed" to hear his voice. In just a few short lessons, he has learned about his natural voice, worked on his next audition song and is open to singing more songs than he would have ever entertained. (In a telling sign of his growing confidence, he shared with me that he put together a 'talent show' at school during recess where he and other kids sing.) Jaymee has been very patient and responsive, able to see my son's initial vulnerability, and has coaxed him along with lots of praise and humor. Jaymee is kind, fun and instructive. The kids are learning more than they know. She runs a group class, too, to supplement the individual lessons; my son loves the group lesson. Jaymee's business is getting very busy as word of mouth spreads that here is a person who excels at working with children, has musical theater know-how and is an accomplished vocalist in her own right. For the time/budget/location-minded: Her studio is in Los Gatos. Jayme was flexible to give my son 30-minute lessons versus the typical 45 minutes, which was just too long for him personally. We needed a specific focus over a two-month period, and she was highly flexible to provide that versus a long contract. Her rates, too, are half of what other vocal coaches charge in this area. We really appreciate Jaymee's big and generous heart to provide vocal coaching and inspire our son to appreciate and have confidence in his voice. read more

I'm still shocked by what happened to me and my daughter today with Jaymee. My daughter recently started lessons and wanted to quit. We went to the lesson, had a talk with Jaymee, during which my daughter couldn't look her in the face and started crying. She looked scared. I told Jaymee we will not continue. She said the agreement states I need to pay her through end of April. On the way home my daughter continued crying explaining that Jaymee did not teach her ANYTHING. When we arrived home I texted Jaymee and expressed my opinion that her policy of payments does not make sense. I did not say I won't pay her. I received a verbally violent response that I have not received in my LIFE. In the end of those long texts she said I'm banned from her studio. Jaymee's teaching is unprofessional, her studio (her apartment) is not even clean, her language is a disgrace and she cares only about herself with no empathy for others. Stay away from Atlas vocal Studio!!! read more

My daughter has only had 2 vocal lessons, 2 rehearsals, and one concert event with Jaymee but already we both feel like we've been with the vocal family for months. Jaymee has a way of making everyone feel at ease which is very important for my daughter. My daughter has been singing in chorus for 5 years and with 3 different choruses. She has never had the confidence to sing a solo. In the very short time she's worked with Jaymee, she sang 2 solos at a Relay for Life event. Jaymee makes my daughter feel at ease to make mistakes and learn from them. I can't wait to see how far Jaymee can take my daughter! read more

OK so I've always wanted to do this, I finally found a vocal coach and wow did I get lucky! Not only did she make me feel comfortable practicing, but I've heard a huge improvement in my ability to vocalize and breathe! read more

My daughter has been taking vocal lessons with Jaymee Atlas for 6 months. We couldn't be happier. She loves going to her lessons and has improved dramatically. Jaymee has taught her technique to improve her projection, range and attachment to the lyrics. She is currently in the musical production of "A Christmas Carol " at CMT thanks to Jaymee! read more

Jaymee is a wonderful teacher. She connects emotionally with me and encourages and teaches me to find my authentic sound. Every time I go I not only sound better, I feel better. If you love music and believe in yourself, Jaymee can help you make sounds you love and to love your voice and teach you to love singing and sharing your voice with others. read more

Jaymee was a breath of fresh air! I've been musically inclined my whole life. But I've always been a "play by ear" type of musician. With her background and knowledge in music, she was able to help me tremendously. I walked away with new techniques, and a better understanding of my style and how to improve it. Whether you are new to music, or a seasoned professional, Jaymee will find a way to help you in a fun and comfortable way that suits your personality and style. read more

Jaymee is a wonderful vocal coach. My daughter loves musical theater and Jaymee has helped her prep in so many ways. Beyond her vocal lessons, she has helped boost her confidence, given her wonderful advice and direction on how to improve her stage presence all around. We highly recommend her and are so happy we found her! read more

I have been working with Jaymee for about 3 months now and have been loving every minute. I had only been taking lessons for a year beforehand, but was not consistent. While working with Jaymee she has encouraged me to attach myself emotionally to the songs and it has changed the way I sing. She has given me confidence, not just in my singing, but in my life. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to learn how to improve their singing or someone looking for a creative outlet, she is always a blast to work with! read more

My two boys have been working with Jaymee for about 5 months. Jaymee has a great ability to connect with young students and both of my boys look forward to their weekly lessons. They had the opportunity to perform at several shows with Atlas over the summer. The solos and group songs helped build their confidence. Jaymee is a compassionate teacher and strives to get the best out of her students. read more

I have always been a singer but then I went thru some heavy/dark trials in my short life and had fallen deeply out of touch with my old love.. Music! So coming out my shell for the first time in 3years, I knew I would need to find someone special to help. Jaymee's friendly disposition and upbeat, enthusiastic dedication put my mind at ease. She started as simply as improving my breathing technic and then helping me to gain my wide range back! It takes hard work from both ends but this amazing woman will not steer you wrong! Whether it's prepping you for an audition, dazzling your friends in a random night of karaoke or simply trying a new style of singing. She sets no boundaries on you! I can't say enough on how true to her words she is, I received no judgement for what I lacked but respect, encouragement and the faith to let my voice shine once more. Jaymee was so welcoming and kind to not only me but also to my 4 year old daughter, while I brought her a few times with me. Showing her a love for music I so desperatley wanted her to experience. I can't thank you enough for what you've done for me and Strongly encourage others, if you're looking for a stellar vocal coach, you've got to take a minute and meet Jaymee! You won't regret it!!! read more