James Hogan

Classicly trained tenor and vocal coach with his own private studio.

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James believes that every individuals’ voice is unique to them, and will carefully analyze how he he can aid them in improving their technique as a singer.

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With a passion for repertoire, both famous and obscure, James has amassed an encyclopaedic knowledge of classical song literature, obscure opera arias, and masterpieces of musical theatre.

James Hogan - Tenor

Born in Milwaukee, WI tenor James Hogan is the son of an acclaimed Lyric soprano and classical choral conductor. From an early age James’s musical aptitude was apparent, having listened to his mother teach lessons throughout his childhood. His first public appearance as a soloist was at the age of 8 in a Christmas concert at Disney World. At 16, James founded and served as executive director of a K-5 community theatre program for two years. This expansive musical background allowed James to be accepted on scholarship at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

James became an in demand performer in the San Francisco Bay Area while completing his Bachelors and Masters degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. In addition to performances as Grimoaldo in Rodelinda and Bajazet in Tamerlano at SFCM, James appeared as a concert soloist with many Bay Area ensembles. His concert repertoire includes the tenor solos in Bach’s Magnificat, Handel’s Nissi dominos and Israel in Egypt, Saint-Sæns Requiem, and Mendelssohn’s Ellijah.

Upon the completion of his Masters degree, James traveled to Germany where he performed Tamino in Die Zauberflöte in Weimar, and Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni with the Theatre Rudolstadt. At home in the Lyric Fach, James’s other operatic roles include Belmonte in Die Entführung aus dem Serail, Tito in La Clemenza di Tito, Tebaldo in I Capuletti e i Monttechi, and Ferrando in Cosi fan tutte.

With a passion for repertoire, both famous and obscure, James has amassed an encyclopaedic knowledge of classical song literature, obscure opera arias, and masterpieces of musical theatre. With this knowledge he is apt at guiding students to the repertoire that best suits their unique vocal qualities and their own taste as an artist. James believes that every voice has something to offer, and through the development of a strong technique every individual can find their own voice.

Appearences

Opera Parallele - Steward Wallace: Harvey Milk

Bay Choral Guild - Mendelssohn: Elijah

Theatre Rudolstadt - Mozart: Don Giovanni

California Bach Society - JS Bach: Magnificat, Zelenka: Missa Divi Xaverii

Theater Weimar - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte

Chora Nova - The French Connection - Poulenc: Gloria, Saint-Saëns: Requiem

G.F. Handel: Tamerlano

James Hogan in Recital

Bay Area Choral Guild - Handel and Haydn Festival

Bel Canto Song Project

Historical Performance: Concert in Collaboration with Theatre Comique

Chora Nova - Johann Adolph Hasse: Requiem in E-Flat

Calvary Chancel Choir: Israel In Egypt

California Bach Society: Handel in Rome

Schumann: Dichterliebe

G.F. Handel: Rodelinda

Piano Talks with Warren Jones

Historical Performance: Theatre Comique and SFCM Orchestra

Opera Scenes Performance

Historical Performance: San Francisco Songs

Historical Performance: Songs from Vaudeville and Early Broadway

Girls of the Golden West Symposium

Historical Performance: Storytelling through Solo Song

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James is a dedicated teacher with an in-depth understanding of vocal pedagogy. He is fluent in a number of musical styles, including classical, contemporary, musical theatre, and pop. He treats every student as an individual, and will work with them to identify, access, and achieve their goals.

Rates

Lessons:

$60.00 -hour

$30.00 -half hour

The prices indicated above are for one on one lessons.

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Payment Policy:

Payment is due for the month before first lesson of the month begins.

Payments may be made by either cash or check.

Cancellation Policy:

Please notify, by email, any cancellations no less than 24 hours in advance of the lesson time so the lesson can be rescheduled.
Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours notice will not be refunded or rescheduled.
If James needs to cancel, he will always reschedule the lesson.

COVID-19 Policy (in-person students):

We are committed to your safety
Proof of vaccination is required for all in-person students
Students must wear masks for all non-singing portions of the lesson
Hand sanitizer will be provided upon arrival
Lessons are given a 5 minute buffer so the room can be cleaned in between students.
For parents: If you accompany your child to the lesson, please wear a mask, and provide your proof of vaccination for the first lesson.

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