Study With Alyssa
Alyssa Allgood is a dedicated educator who empowers students to develop authentic expression, confident musicianship and musical freedom. She teaches jazz voice at Loyola University and offers private lessons both online and in Chicago.
Allgood works with students around the world from beginner to professional, helping them learn with intention, vulnerability and curiosity. She focuses on developing singers as complete musicians, building lessons around vocal technique, lyric delivery, improvisation, songwriting/arranging, bandleading, and performance confidence.
Private Lessons
Lesson Rates
Single Lesson
$125
4-Lesson Package
10% discount included · Flexible scheduling
$450
Lessons are 1 hour and occur at a mutually agreed upon time. Zoom link will be sent in advance.
Testimonials
"Working with Alyssa was an absolute pleasure. She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and approaches vocal improvisation in a way that's both practical and easy to understand. I left our lessons feeling more confident and excited to continue developing my improvisation skills."
Malissa Rush (Calgary)
"Alyssa Allgood is a thoughtful, generous, and passionate teacher. She teaches everything — vocal technique, breath support, lyrical and musical phrasing, improvisation, bandstand leadership, and beyond. I initially worried that taking lessons online would inevitably lead to some sacrifices in details, but Alyssa still teaches with incredible nuance and care. Under her guidance, I have become a stronger vocalist, a more capable musician, and a more confident performer. "
Annli Nakayama (Toyko)
SELECT APPEARANCES
Allgood is available for guest artist appearances, solo singing masterclasses, ensemble coachings, clinics in songwriting, arranging, improvisation and music business, and commissions for vocal jazz ensembles and solo singers.
Kansas City Community College Jazz Summit
Jazz Education Network JENerations Jazz Festival
University of North Texas Jazz Lecture Series
Fiesta Jazz Festival at St. Mary’s University
Anchor Music’s Vocal Jazz Academy
Evanston Township High School
Wooster College
Guest Artist/Clinician
Masterclasses
Jazz Education Network Conference Songwriting (2025); Bebop Improvisation (2023)
Illinois All State Virtual Festival
Northern Illinois University
Purdue University
jazzvoice.com
Drake University
University of Chicago
Ensemble Directing
2025 Pennsylvania District 7 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
2023 Iowa All State Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Illinois District Vocal Jazz Ensemble (2018, 2019, 2021-2024)
Testimonials
"I have spent the past 25 years searching for ways to impact young people’s lives through music, and I believe Alyssa Allgood has a gift that will reach young and old for generations. She is the complete package: an extraordinary artist, a master teacher, and an inspiration to us all."
Dr. Roosevelt Griffin — Director of Jazz Studies, Northern Illinois University
"Alyssa was an absolute PRO'S PRO during her visit to UNT…she performs her original music with absolute commitment and conviction, spoke with authenticity and an openness that endeared her to the students, and conveyed crucial and highly valuable information to them that inspired them that day and well beyond! As both an artist and educator, she possesses that exceedingly rare gift of being equally adept using both sides of her brain, and I know that she will continue to inspire in both aspects of her career going forward. I look forward to watching her star continue to rise!"
Jennifer Barnes — Professor of Music & Director of UNT Jazz Singers, University of North Texas
"Alyssa Allgood's musicality, vocal talent and connection with her audience shines on the stage as well as in the classroom. Alyssa graciously shares her knowledge of vocal jazz with students of all levels while exploring the foundations of jazz theory, artistry, and the subtle nuances of vocal technique rooted in sound pedagogy. Alyssa's authenticity and encouragement leaves students in the master class feeling inspired and eager to learn more!"
Dr. Ann Cravero — Professor of Voice, Drake University