Auditions for The Modern Voices Ensemble are on October 20, 2025. Sign up now or book a free consultation to learn more.
Our advanced ensemble, The Modern Voices, is designed for singers who want to refine their craft in a focused, high-level setting. This program challenges experienced vocalists with complex arrangements, advanced ensemble techniques, and opportunities to perform polished repertoire in a variety of styles.
If you’re looking to be the best singer that you can be, The Modern Voices Ensemble will test your skills and help you unlock your full potential in a fun and engaging community of artists.
Ready to reach your full potential? Sign up now!
Local Community
Join ModernTone’s vibrant community of musicians located in the heart of the East Bay. Our students come from Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Martinez, Danville, San Ramon, Pleasant Hill, Concord, and all over the Bay Area. Get together with like-minded music lovers and form musical friendships in your neighborhood. Our music programs encourage you to play in a band, participate in recording sessions, and work with songwriters on original tunes.
Live Support
Do you need extra help with your practice routine? Stuck on some notes that aren’t quite clicking yet? Even between sessions, we’re here to help! Contact us by phone, text, direct message, or email for live support as you hone your new skills in-between sessions. If you have any scheduling difficulties, payment questions, or other issues, just hit us up. We always respond within 24 hours (usually way faster). We look forward to hearing from you.
Secret Ingredient
We just love music. There’s no other way to say it. From teaching, to recording, to passing on knowledge and learning new things ourselves – every day at ModernTone is an opportunity to immerse yourself in music of all styles. Sharing the gift of music is nothing short of a labor of love, which comes through in each and every lesson we teach. We can’t wait to collaborate with you and show you how to be the kind of musician you want to be. Let’s play!
Bring Out Your Best Sound
Whether you’re a professional singer or working to become the best singer you can be, The Modern Voices Ensemble at ModernTone Studios is designed for you. Our program is open to all ages and offers participants the opportunity to grow to their highest potential as a singer.
This program is built to engage professional vocalists seeking artistic growth. You’ll navigate sophisticated repertoire, assume leadership within sections, and deepen both collaborative and interpretive mastery. Performing alongside equally accomplished peers challenges you to heighten precision, expand technical command, and continually evolve your artistry in dynamic and meaningful ways.
This program is designed to challenge even seasoned vocalists. You’ll tackle intricate arrangements, take on section leadership, and sharpen both collaborative and interpretive skills. Working alongside other accomplished singers pushes you to improve your listening, refine your technique, and continually expand your artistry in new and inspiring ways.
No matter your level, singing in a group offers countless benefits. It strengthens your sense of timing, rhythm, and pitch, while teaching you how to listen and adjust to those around you. You’ll develop a greater sense of musicality and a deeper connection to the music you’re performing. Additionally, the camaraderie and support of your fellow singers make every session rewarding and fun.
At ModernTone Studios, we believe that every voice has a place in our ensemble. Whether you’re joining to improve your singing or simply to enjoy the experience of making music with others, you’ll find a supportive, enriching community that encourages growth and creativity at every stage.

Bring Out Your Best Sound
Whether you’re a professional singer or working to become the best singer you can be, The Modern Voices Ensemble at ModernTone Studios is designed for you. Our program is open to all ages and offers participants the opportunity to grow to their highest potential as a singer.
This program is built to engage professional vocalists seeking artistic growth. You’ll navigate sophisticated repertoire, assume leadership within sections, and deepen both collaborative and interpretive mastery. Performing alongside equally accomplished peers challenges you to heighten precision, expand technical command, and continually evolve your artistry in dynamic and meaningful ways.
This program is designed to challenge even seasoned vocalists. You’ll tackle intricate arrangements, take on section leadership, and sharpen both collaborative and interpretive skills. Working alongside other accomplished singers pushes you to improve your listening, refine your technique, and continually expand your artistry in new and inspiring ways.
No matter your level, singing in a group offers countless benefits. It strengthens your sense of timing, rhythm, and pitch, while teaching you how to listen and adjust to those around you. You’ll develop a greater sense of musicality and a deeper connection to the music you’re performing. Additionally, the camaraderie and support of your fellow singers make every session rewarding and fun.
At ModernTone Studios, we believe that every voice has a place in our ensemble. Whether you’re joining to improve your singing or simply to enjoy the experience of making music with others, you’ll find a supportive, enriching community that encourages growth and creativity at every stage.
What to expect
A Growth-Minded Musical Experience
In our Modern Voices Ensemble, you’ll refine your artistry through a wide-ranging repertoire, from intricate jazz harmonies and contemporary choral works to classical masterworks and innovative a-cappella arrangements. Under the direction of Jessica Winn, you’ll dive deep into advanced ensemble skills, honing precision in intonation, balance, and vocal color while mastering complex dynamics and phrasing. Singing at this level challenges you to expand your technique and musicality in new ways. You’ll strengthen your individual voice while developing a heightened sensitivity to ensemble cohesion, all within a professional, collaborative setting. The Modern Voices Ensemble at ModernTone isn’t just about achieving technical excellence; it’s about deepening your expression, elevating your musicianship, and discovering the transformative power of collective artistry.
What it's like
Supportive and Inclusive
At ModernTone, we’re dedicated to cultivating an inspiring, professional environment where every singer contributes to the whole. Whether your background is in classical, jazz, or other styles, we invite you to join us in exploring advanced ensemble singing. You’ll be challenged to refine technique, expand musical depth, and elevate your skills, all while building community and creating lasting artistry through music.
More than just singing
The Benefits of Vocal Cooperation
Ensemble singing sharpens advanced skills such as tonal precision, breath efficiency, and interpretive nuance, strengthening both individual technique and collective sound. Yet the rewards go beyond technical growth. Immersing yourself in a high-level vocal ensemble deepens artistic fulfillment, offering a space to explore creative expression with focus and purpose in community with others. The shared joy of making music at this level is unparalleled - an experience that challenges, inspires, and unites singers through artistry.
Get on stage
Opportunities to Perform in front of an audience
As part of The Modern Voices Ensemble, you’ll have opportunities to present polished, sophisticated performances at studio concerts and community events, showcasing the depth of your artistry. Our ensembles regularly appear at venues such as the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, ModernTone showcases, and special musical evenings, offering meaningful experiences for both you and the audience. Performing together at this level gives you the chance to shine while contributing to the group.
Personalized experience
Focused Group Size for Maximum Impact
At ModernTone, we believe in the impact of intentional ensemble work. That’s why The Modern Voices Ensemble is kept to a focused size, ensuring each singer receives precise coaching and detailed feedback. In this concentrated setting, you’ll refine technique, strengthen artistry, and benefit from individualized guidance that larger choir formats simply can’t provide. This approach also allows us to craft intricate, customized arrangements that highlight the ensemble’s strengths and set our performances apart.
Invest in Yourself
Build Lifelong Skills
Singing in an advanced vocal ensemble cultivates artistry that extends beyond the rehearsal room. As you refine blend, intonation, and ensemble precision with fellow singers, you’ll strengthen your ear training, rhythmic mastery, and technical control. You’ll also deepen your capacity for musical interpretation, adaptability, and expression — qualities that not only elevate your singing but also enrich your creative and professional life.
Musical Team work
Work through vocal challenges as a team
If you’re ready to take your singing to the next level, our Modern Voices Ensemble is designed for you. Singing in an ensemble at this caliber goes far beyond learning notes — it’s about contributing to a dedicated, inspiring community of vocal artists who share a passion for musical excellence. Our program invites experienced singers to refine technique, deepen musicianship, and challenge themselves in a supportive, professional, and rewarding setting. Whether you’re preparing for advanced study, seeking high-level ensemble experience in the Bay Area, or eager to push your artistry further, The Modern Voices Ensemble offers the perfect platform. Here, every singer’s unique contribution is valued, and together we strive for inspiring, polished performances. Expand your vocal horizons and prepare to audition for The Modern Voices Ensemble.
The Modern Voices Ensemble members are invited to explore private Voice Lessons. Questions? Send us a note or call (925) 297-5336.
Ensemble Director
Jessica Winn
Jessica Winn is a professional vocalist, pianist and educator with a true passion for music. She has been studying and performing music for over two decades, and has made her mark as a notable mezzo-soprano in the Bay Area classical vocal community. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music at Cannes College of Music in New York City and finished her education at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she received her Masters for training in vocal pedagogy and physiology, as well as vocal performance. Hailed as a singer with “pure colors” that capture “ethereal qualities” in her performances, Jessica’s performance credits include Opera San Jose, Phenix Opera, Berkeley Chamber Opera, Verismo Opera, West Edge Opera and Marin Baroque.

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