About Jay Colwell
As a certified coach and speaker, Jay has provided his professional services to corporations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies with an emphasis on communication skills development, high performance enhancement, burnout prevention and stress-management. In corporate America, he has worked with talent from various sectors including physicians and attorneys, as well as leadership from corporations including Amazon, Cisco Meraki, Kaiser Permanente, The Irvine Company, Seek Thermal, The Superior Court of Orange County, Everett Dorey, Coast Radiology, Valley Children’s Hospital, and others.
In addition to his corporate coaching, Jay works directly with Grammy award-winning and nominated vocal artists, and maintains a private coaching roster of singers from the world's leading opera houses including The Metropolitan Opera, LA Opera, La Scala, Bayerische Opera, The Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, among others.
His private practice continues to provide him the unique perspective, experience, and approach that makes his sought-after voice services highly effective. He holds degrees in Vocal Performance and national recognized certifications in various therapeutic somatic modalities including E-RYT 200 from Yoga Alliance, Certified Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Craniosacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute, Deep Tissue Techniques from Healing Hands Institute, and more. He continues to mentor under nationally-renowned medical airway and breath professionals.
Jay has also enjoyed a novel career full of creativity and variety. In his philanthropic endeavors, he serves as the Founder and Artistic Director of Pacific Vocal Series, a charitable organization headquartered in Laguna Beach, California. Credited for its innovative and forward-thinking approach, the Pacific Vocal Series brings world-class opera to underexposed communities in Orange County through unique partnerships, collaborations, and custom-curated recitals.
In his personal life, Jay enjoys and active lifestyle, time with friends and family, and naps at the beach. An avid marathoner, you can find Jay on the trails in his free time. He currently resides in Southern Orange County, California.