James R. Wigginton's VocalEdge

James R. Wigginton's VocalEdge James R. Wigginton's VocalEdge: Over 30 years of coaching vocal artists through science, experience, and astounding results. Nashville based vocal coach James R.

Pro-level teacher, pianist, composer, & orchestrator based in Nashville, TN. Wigginton works with hundreds of singers out of his studio on Music Row, through Belmont University and via Skype world-wide. His orchestrations have been heard on over 500 television broadcasts and the rest of him has been featured in fitness publications and TV commercials. By being involved in nearly every aspect of th

e entertainment world, Jamie knows the industry. Any VocalEdge Artist will testify to his love for all his clients. You will never hear "Nashville's BEST Vocal Coach" or any crap like that coming from VocalEdge. We're very certain that the proof is in the results.

10/29/2023

Charlie of Muscadine Bloodline hollering’ to his workout track I made for him. Ha, so cool to see that.

At the airport headed to this sweet event. Giving three lectures and masterclasses, and so honored to be in such great c...
06/22/2023

At the airport headed to this sweet event. Giving three lectures and masterclasses, and so honored to be in such great company. I don’t post much because I’m not about making my life about social media. But here’s what I’m up to. Feeling blessed to be needed. •
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Snap a bunch of pics of the Colosseum. No color correction—that’s just how it went down. Pretty magical. Which one do yo...
05/26/2022

Snap a bunch of pics of the Colosseum. No color correction—that’s just how it went down. Pretty magical. Which one do you like? Traveling the world with a best friend teaching about music and art is a pretty cool gig. •
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That’s actually real. I’m teaching a course in the birthplace of Western music, Italy. This is where we just happene...
05/17/2022

That’s actually real. I’m teaching a course in the birthplace of Western music, Italy. This is where we just happened to catch a stunning sunset. Tomorrow, Rome. •
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Pics 1-2, me somewhere on Lake Como on Day 4 of Italy. Pic 3 is me on Day 20 based on current rate of events. The studen...
05/14/2022

Pics 1-2, me somewhere on Lake Como on Day 4 of Italy. Pic 3 is me on Day 20 based on current rate of events. The students are all stellar and really great hangs. Tomorrow we’ll see Le Nozze di Figaro in Florence. Life is pretty great. •
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I took PHNX to the zoo and then to dinner today. So great to enjoy yhis special place with great friends after over a ye...
05/19/2021

I took PHNX to the zoo and then to dinner today. So great to enjoy yhis special place with great friends after over a year of NOT. This pic represents not only some of the finest legit musical talent on earth, but also the highest quality of people. Just zoom in on each face, and it’s easy to see. Here’s to The Return. •
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Does your vocal coach match your major appliances? Wellll......let’s see if we can work on that. Mmk? Ha hope y’all are ...
11/16/2020

Does your vocal coach match your major appliances? Wellll......let’s see if we can work on that. Mmk? Ha hope y’all are holding up. ... haven’t had much of a need to wear a shirt… Or pants… For the past several months. So I thought I should commemorate this moment. •
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11/08/2020

Always an honor to work for Catrina Teruel. We’re at shooting reel vids. •
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11/05/2020

Is this a new all time low or the path of progress? Dunno...anyone that can guess why I have to keep this pile of dirt and rocks in my kitchen until next week, drinks on me. •
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In other awesome news, in photo of people I adore...:
10/26/2020

In other awesome news, in photo of people I adore...:

Guess who is debuting on the Voice October 26?! One of our own Kelsie Watts Music ! James R. Wigginton's VocalEdge Jenane McCulloch Belmont

Mornin' y'all. Hit me up with any questions or topics you'd like for me to chat about. Performance related, or vocal t...
10/14/2020

Mornin' y'all. Hit me up with any questions or topics you'd like for me to chat about. Performance related, or vocal technique issues, whatever you're curious about.

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VocalEdge: Complete Performance Coaching for Professional Singers

JAMES R. WIGGINTON has had the honor of serving as vocal coach for Luke Combs, Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line), Nicolle Galyon (writer of “Tequila,” “We Were Us” and too many others to list), William Michael Morgan, Brett Eldredge, Lindsay Ell, Kerry Degman (CMT’s “Music City”), Muscadine Bloodline (Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster) as well as John Michael Montgomery, Pam Tillis and countless others you’ve not heard of (yet!).

Training and coaching voices for over 3 decades (yes, 30+ years), "Jamie" has dedicated his life to studying, developing and implementing the most effective methods and techniques to bring about profound improvements for his artists. He has completed over 50 international tours, presenting master classes, concerts, private lessons and recording studio coaching. He is also regularly hired for commissioned works, choral and orchestral, and conducts the recording sessions.

JRW has been a full-time Professor of Commercial Voice at Belmont University for 17 years. He directs and produces the top auditioned performance ensemble, PHNX (Phoenix), serves as host for their three most prestigious show, Christmas at Belmont, The Annual President’s Concert and Commercial Music Showcase. Professor Wigginton coaches a full roster of private voice majors along with a weekly performance seminar. In the classroom, he teaches entrepreneurship and music business courses, and heads the Study Abroad Italy program, a Music History and Appreciation course.

Nashville based vocal coach James R. Wigginton works with hundreds of singers out of his studio on Music Row, through Belmont University and via Skype world-wide. His orchestrations have been heard on over 500 television broadcasts and the rest of him has been featured in fitness publications and TV commercials. By being involved in nearly every aspect of the entertainment world, Jamie knows the industry. Any VocalEdge Artist will testify to his love for all his clients. You will never hear "Nashville's BEST Vocal Coach" or any crap like that coming from VocalEdge. We're very certain that the proof is in the results.