Don’t miss this cover band concert featuring classics by Journey, George Michael, Lionel Ritchie, and Stevie Wonder, as well as some big band jazz standards! Vanessa Estaniel performs at Jammin Java on August 10, 2023.

Vanessa Estaniel, born and raised in Iloilo City, Philippines is a trained vocalist of many genres and a well rounded musician. She first began classical piano training at the age of 3, and began voice lessons at the age of 5. With her father being her first coach, manager and inspiration, she was exposed to performing onstage at the very early age of 7; the stage became her second home. Recently, Vanessa has graduated Magna Cum Laude from Shenandoah Conservatory, earning a Bachelor’s of Music in Performance (Voice). Aside from singing Mozart’s and Donizetti’s melismas and belting out to Amy Winehouse’s hits, stage directing is a career path she is determined to pursue in the future. Vanessa has written, directed and performed in three of her own original productions: Fiesta de baile (2023), Jazz All Night (2022) and Ach Ich COVID: Opera Reimagined (2021), at Shenandoah Conservatory’s ShenCoLAB Festival. She has served as an Assistant Director and Stage Manager in Shenandoah Opera’s productions directed by Ella Marchment, as well as Choreographed a student- lead production of Gilbert and Sullivan scenes (2021).

Recent professional experiences include: The Kennedy Center, Washington National Opera and Music Education Intern. Mo Willems’ and Renée Fleming’s Children’s Opera Workshops – Stage Manager, Production Assistant. IN Series Opera, Othello/ Desdemona, Orpheus, Verdi’s Requiem– Assistant Stage Manager. Trial on the Potomac, Off-Broadway– Stage Crew, Production Intern. Vanessa is currently a vocalist onboard a luxury cruise line. All glory and praise to God! Many thanks to her family, mentors and friends for their unconditional love and support.

This opportunity requires advanced registration (details below).