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The Coaches

Every Wednesday night during the qualifying rounds, We were very happy to have a former judge of the con-
contestants come into Casa do Alentejo to rehearse their test and Season 7‘s 1stplace Juvenile, Jheo Navarro, join
songs. We provide contestants with the expertise of a the team as our vocal coach this year. She has valuable
professional vocal coach to join Lisa and the contestants insight into what the judges are really paying attention
have the opportunity to benefit from two entirely differ- to in the performances.
Jheo and Lisa will also both be there backstage at the
Final to ensure that each contestant is ready for their turn
at the mic, going through vocal exercises, warm ups and
helping them get the jitters out.

JHEO NAVARRO
is a young singer-songwriter.
She is a graduate of one of
Ontario’s regional arts schools
ent perspectives and coaching styles. John also gives his and is currently attending
input, thus giving the contestant a more complete picture OCAD University. Jheo won 1st
of what is needed to tweak their vocal and stage per- place in the Juvenile category
formances in order to really shine onstage. of Season 7 of this contest and
The coach is also available to the contestants independ- recorded her album with Zack
ent of the contest but at special rates. Werner and Steve Singh. Jheo
has since made the final stages
in many other prestigious con-
tests and showcases including
the “She’s the One” contest put on by Ottawa Bluesfest,
and Toronto’s famous “HoneyJam” showcase. She spent
several years as a member of the girl group “Sparkle” and
currently performs as a solo act. While Jheo is still young,
she has more than earned
her credentials through
many years of professional
experience combined with
a formal musical education.
Plus her youth and own per-
sonal experiences make her
quickly relatable to some of
our young contestants.

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