Stage Presence
❊ About Us
Train like a pro. Build Confidence. Shine on stage.
Opportunity without exclusion.
Our strength is finding your unique talents and shining a light on them. What started in a tiny apartment with a lot of love has grown into a vibrant music school and theater company with two locations in San Jose and San Francisco.
We deliver top-of-the-line education and boutique productions, intentionally limiting our cast and class sizes so we can focus on high-caliber vocal training and genuine mentorship. Whether you’re conquering advanced callbacks or just finding your rhythm, Stage Presence is your home for real stage time, artistic growth, and celebrating your individual voice.
Summer and Fall Offerings
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Rose Garden Studio - San Jose
Voice, Acting, and Guitar Lessons at our San Jose Rose Garden, San Jose Location.
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Parkside Studio - San Francisco
Voice, All Levels: Drums, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, and Beginning Piano Lessons at our Parkside, San Francisco Location.
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Outreach
Bring Stage Presence to your school for a Fall or Spring class or production in Marin, San Francisco, on the Peninsula, or San Jose. Spots are limited.
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Join The Addams Family at The San Jose Scottish Rite
Fall 2026: The Addams Family (School Edition)
"Embrace the wackiness in every family!" Join Stage Presence this fall for our upcoming production of The Addams Family School Edition! This comical feast features an original story where Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has fallen in love with a "normal" boy. It’s every father’s nightmare, and Gomez must do the unthinkable: keep a secret from his beloved Morticia.
Program Details:
When: August 10 – October 18, 2026
Where: San Jose Scottish Rite
Rehearsals: Tuesdays–Fridays (with an occasional Monday)
Younger Track (Ages 7–13): Auditions on August 10, 2026
High School Track (Ages 14–19): Auditions on August 12, 2026
Everything will change on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's new boyfriend and his parents. Space is limited, so secure your spot in our kooky, spooky family today!
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Just Announced! Moana Jr. & The Chicken Nugget Chorus at the United Irish Center in San Francisco!
Fall 2026: Disney's Moana JR.
"We know the way!" Set sail with Stage Presence this fall for our upcoming production of Disney’s Moana JR.! We are bringing the beloved music and magic of Motunui right here to the Sunset neighborhood. Whether your child is a seasoned performer or a first-time voyager, there is a place for them in our village.
Program Details:
When: September 2 – November 15, 2026
Where: United Irish Cultural Center (2700 45th Ave)
Moana Jr. Cast (Grades 2nd–8th): Rehearsals Wednesdays & Fridays, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Chicken Nugget Chorus (Grades TK–1st): Rehearsals Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
No prior experience is necessary. Space is limited, so secure your child's spot before the boats set sail!
❊ Testimonials
Loved by Students, Trusted by Parents.
Seriously! But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.
“Stage Presence has been a great experience! My daughter has been taking voice lessons here for three years and has performed in three of their stage productions. The caliber of instruction is phenomenal, and the boost to her confidence and performance skills has been invaluable”.
— Phillip P., Parent
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“Our daughter has flourished with Jaymee and Stage Presence. Beyond growing tremendously as a singer and performer, she has gained confidence, discipline, and a true sense of belonging. The supportive community of talented, kind kids, along with the expertise and encouragement of Jaymee and her team, have made this an incredibly positive and enriching experience for our whole family.”
— Julia B., Parent
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“My daughter started taking voice lessons with Stage Presence during the covid shutdown and went from playing small side parts to getting regularly cast as a lead. Jaymee gave her confidence and a strong foundation. Now she’s headed off to college to keep studying musical theater!”
— Renee S., Parent