Miranda Jones

Bio: Miranda Ferriss Jones is a rare blend of teacher and creative force, drawing upon her non-traditional trajectory and diverse education to craft dynamic coaching and workshop experiences tailored to her clients' needs. Born and raised in Vermont, Miranda's life revolves around her passions for movement, music, storytelling, and empowering others to connect with their bodies and voices. A sponsored downhill ski racer, field hockey team captain, and marathon runner, Miranda has leveraged her athletic background to become a sought-after personal trainer, guiding clients through unique and creative workouts that blend pilates, strength, yoga, interval training, and dance.

In San Francisco, Miranda gained a devoted following through group fitness classes in parks, as well as teaching meditation, dance, and writing for high schoolers. 

Since relocating to Montclair, New Jersey, Miranda has shifted her focus to vocal coaching and creative expression, incorporating her expertise in posture, anatomy, and holistic body connection into her approach. Students often come thinking they just want to improve their singing, but find their lessons give them more than they could have imagined from personalized meditations, stretching and massage, free form dance, songwriting and improv.

Her musical journey is equally impressive, with a degree in theatre performance from Yale University, international tours as a vocalist, and collaborations with renowned musicians from Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir & his longtime pianist, Jeff Chimenti, to Broadway stars, Laura Benanti, Eva Noblezada and many more. Not only have these legends given their talents to Miranda's music but they have invested their money and energy into bringing her creative visions to life. This is because of Miranda's contagious passion, joy and the inclusivity which are present in whatever space she is in. As current star of Broadway hit '& Juliet', Lorna Courtney, said after performing most recently in Miranda's all woman song cycle, Spiral Bound at Joe's Pub, "So proud of Miranda and the women of her show ‘Spiral Bound’ at Joe’s Pub. What a night to remember! I’ve never felt so safe surrounded by all these gorgeously talented women, each wtih her own song and story to sing." Or as film and TV star, Kuhoo Verma said, 'Performing Miranda's music with such brilliant artists felt warm & familial."

Miranda's gift lies in her whip-smart problem-solving abilities, empathetic support, and enthusiastic cheerleading, making her a truly rare and effective teacher. Her varied wealth of knowledge and talents, combined with her ability to tailor experiences, has resulted in a constant waitlist for her services. Below find some quotes from current vocal students.

Quotes

"Miranda’s classes and retreats are transformative, holistic and exhilarating. An incredible teacher and coach, she is a true visionary with a rare ability to bring out the creative life force that lies within all of us. It is one of the greatest gifts of my life to be a part of the amazing community she has built."- Karen Y

"I found Miranda for singing and movement lessons at a time in my life when I needed to reconnect with the artist in me, which I feared I was losing. I wanted to sing and write songs but I needed help. I'd never taken singing lessons before, and I didn't know what to expect. In fact I was worried that formal lessons might complicate my joy of singing. Miranda turned out to be the perfect teacher for me. Each lesson with Miranda is like a personal workshop. Nothing is rote or routine. Lessons are organic and multi-directional: how are you feeling?...what should we work on today?...oh! let's do this exercise to help get you where you want to be...let's get on the floor...let's journal to explore song ideas...come to the piano and duet with my other student... You never know what's in store, which is electric. The best lessons are hard work full of big personal risks. In every session with Miranda she helps you open your voice through challenging formal work but always with an encouraging embrace. And you need to know that Miranda is an exuberant human! She is beyond inspiring as a teacher and an artist. Her energy and creativity is infectious, and her deep technical knowledge always keeps the work on a forward track. I feel so grateful to study with Miranda!"- Amanda A

"Working with Miranda on my singing has been such an awesome journey. I have always been a singer, but with Miranda’s help I’ve been able to start unlocking my voice’s full potential. Not only is she brimming with technical knowledge to guide you in singing a song well, her creative and emotional energy helps you actually bring it to life. Miranda respects and understands that our time together is a break from the everyday things, which makes lessons a joy!"- Samantha C

"Miranda is so much more than a vocal coach. Not only does she have the knowledge and ear to assess and improve your unique vocal instrument, she helps her students tap into their creative energy. She has given me the tools and confidence to discover who I am as an artist. She is not only a vocal guru but also a role model. Working with Miranda is a truly joyful and inspiring experience!"- Shannin VW