Voice lessons

Ages 8 and up.

Weekly lessons of one half-hour will be in two basic parts, learning a technique and then applying the technique to a piece the student is working on.


Goals will be outlined after the initial lesson and are dependent on the student’s individual needs.


Goals may include, but are not limited to:
– Learning basics of breathing for singing
– Learning basics of balanced posture
– Learning new repertoire
– Learning performance etiquette
– Audition preparation


The general breakdown of a typical lesson is as follows:
A brief time at the beginning of each lesson will be set aside for the student to check in, and to ask questions and/or comment about the previous week’s lesson. This will be followed by a warm-up and explanation of a technical skill. The last part of the lesson will be dedicated to application of that technique to a piece in the student’s repertoire.

Time Slots are very Limited. Teaching Artist: Kaylee Piatt.

Payment and Cancellation Policy for Voice Lessons:

Payment: Voice lessons are priced at $40 per lesson. Payment for the entire month's lessons is due on the last day of each month. Payment can be made via Jackrabbit.

Cancellation Policy:

  1. Student Cancellation:

    • Students will be charged for lessons they miss, as the time slot is reserved exclusively for them.

    • Lessons canceled will still incur the full $40 charge.

  2. Instructor Cancellation:

    • If the instructor needs to cancel a lesson, the student will not be charged, unless a makeup lesson is scheduled and agreed upon.

Makeup Lessons:

  • Makeup lessons can be scheduled if the instructor and student agree upon a suitable time within the same month. Makeup lessons do not incur additional charges if they replace a canceled lesson.

Late Payment:

  • A late fee of $5 per day late will be applied to payments not received by the due date.

Policy Acknowledgement: By participating in voice lessons with Jessica Bayne at Leeds Center For The Arts, you acknowledge and agree to abide by the terms of this payment and cancellation policy.

Voice Studio

KAylee Piatt

Kaylee Piatt, mezzo-soprano, is a third-year Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) student at the University of Kentucky. A versatile classical and contemporary vocalist, Kaylee is also an experienced director and dedicated educator. She has appeared as a conductor alongside Dr. Everett McCorvey in Mt. Sterling’s Advent Musicale in both 2022 and 2023. As a performer, Kaylee has recently sung the roles of Mrs. McClean in Susannah and Madame Flora in The Medium. She was awarded second place in the 2022 Kentucky National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition. Kaylee was a conservatory artist at Bay View Music Festival, where she performed Flora in La Traviata. In summer 2024, she performed in Italy with FIO Italia, taking on the roles of Madame Flora in La Medium and La Zia Principessa in Suor Angelica. Recently, she appeared as Karin in the world premiere of A Nation of Others at the University of Kentucky. Kaylee has been teaching private voice and directing ensembles for 10 years and loves teaching vocal technique in all styles. Kaylee is the Co-Director and Co-Founder of Empowered Performers LEX.