As I was singing in the church choir today, I had to stop and thank the Lord for the training I received from Jason Huneycutt. It was the summer between my junior and senior year of high school, and I wanted so badly to be able to sing. I had tried for years to pick it up and just absolutely sucked. I had no confidence in myself, even lip-syncing the words during chorus numbers in shows because I was so ashamed at how I sounded. Every year for THREE YEARS, Jason sent a student to find me and tell me to join his choir. I didn't know the guy at all, but he believed in me before I EVER believed in myself. I kept saying no and blaming it on my class schedule, but that was really just an excuse to avoid confronting my fear. Finally, I got to a point where I knew if I wanted good roles and more confidence, it would take some work on my part. I came to Jason and asked for help, and he was more than willing. For the entire summer of 2014, Jason Huneycutt showed more patience with a human being than I have ever seen. I was frustrated in myself and thought I was failing, but he never let me quit or back down and stayed with me the whole time. Then, one day during a voice lesson, something clicked. It was like all of the stuff I wasn't getting, the theory, technique, ALL of it, just made sense!! I remember racing over to the piano and looking at the notes and matching pitch and just cackling like a crazy person. I COULD SING!! I walked out of that lesson with a kind of joy that I have only felt on a handful of other occasions. Now, I'll never be the best singer out there. It still gives me some anxiety to sing in front of other people and I'm bound to miss a few notes here and there, but I've sang in multiple shows, I've performed in front of audiences with choirs at school, at church, and even in a community gospel chorus. And not just that, but as long as I exercise it, I'll have this capability for the rest of my life. I owe it all to a bespectacled gentleman with a loud laugh and a contagious smile who saw more in me than I was able to see in myself. Cutt Above Music Studio is far and away the best there is in terms of vocal training, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to improve his or her vocal skills. read more

Jason Huneycutt is a wonderful voice instructor. I have had the honor of performing under his direction for the past 6 years, with several years of voice training in his studio. Jason is the sole reason that I have decided to pursue a degree in music, and he has been an enormous help to me auditioning for and making it into the choral department at my university in Missouri. During my time with Jason, I have grown an unbelievable amount as a singer and a human being. He is very precise with his direction and knows exactly what needs to be done for you to find your best voice. He is extremely kind and understanding, and his teaching style benefits from this. Jason helped me extend my vocal range, work on breath control, perfect my vibrato, and much much more. Jason Huneycutt has been an incredible voice instructor, but he has been an even better friend. He has always been an approachable person who's willing to answer any and all questions. He has taught me how to be a more understanding and compassionate individual. His passion for music and education is truly enormous. If you take voice lessons at Cutt Above Music Studio, you will learn more about your voice and how to control it. But more importantly, you will make countless memories that will stay with you forever! Ps: Come back to Missouri, Jason. We miss you! read more

Jason Huneycutt is a fantastic teacher. When I first started learning voice from him I was a shy person and had no clue what I was doing. He took that all into account and taught me the fundamentals of music. He taught me how to use my voice correctly while slowly getting me out of my comfort zone. Going into piano I didn't know what to expect as I hadn't touched a piano in years. He quickly retaught me the basics, progressing me through the book very quickly. Teaching me the notes, cords, and rhythms in the process. His teachings also allowed me to teach myself outside of the practices. His teachings benefited me throughout high school and even college, where they granted me a college scholarship. They also granted me a spot on the top audition choir at the college I attend. His knowledge and teachings is certainly something Ill remember for a lifetime. read more

I love the vocal lessons that Cutt Above Music Studio provides! Jason is a wonderful teacher and I'm so glad that I found his charming studio. I've had a background in choir when I was younger, and just wanted to get back into a hobby after my days at my 9-5 job. Jason worked with me to discover my vocal range (I'm really rusty but he was so nice and easy to be myself around), and after doing a few warmups, he gave me a few pieces to practice for the next time I come back! He also does various musical instrument lessons, so the options are varied and really personalized. I had such a blast with my first lesson and already scheduled my next! The student portal he provides makes it easy to communicate, schedule, and post practice tracks and exercises! I can't recommend this place enough- Jason really cares and personalizes each lesson to you. read more

My daughter took voice lessons from Mr. Huneycutt from the time she was in 8th grade through her freshman year. We certainly would have continued, however he moved to AZ. I cannot speak highly enough of the instruction he provided. My daughter had been involved in music through a local area choir from the time she was in kindergarten until 7th grade when it was no longer available. I felt she was very good already, but the instruction she received from Jason really took her to the next level. His personalized instruction and high expectations helped her to improve greatly and perform well when judged in competitions. He is a wonderful person, both professionally and personally. He really connects with his students and builds supportive relationships with them. We miss him and highly recommend him for vocal lessons. read more

Jason Huneycutt is an amazing vocal coach. Both of my children loved singing and learning from him. My daughter started learning with Mr. Huneycutt as a seventh-grader and is now a Junior. She has had much success in singing by going to districts, state, and numerous ratings of ones in competitions. My son started learning with Mr. Huneycutt as a seventh grade and is now a freshman. He started being a devoted singer after he started taking individual lessons with Mr. Huneycutt his eighth-grade year and was able to compete as an eighth-grader in a freshman/sophomore competition where he scored a one along with his sister also receiving a one. Mr. Huneycutt is a very gifted pianist, great with other languages, teaching sight reading, and overall very caring and fun to learn from. read more

I recently decided to get back into vocal training after years of wanting to learn and I am so happy that I went with Cutt Above Music Studio! Jason is a wonderful teacher who meets you where you're at and encourages goals and creates exercises and ways we can achieve them! I always thought I was an alto, but with Jason's encouragement and ability to make me feel comfortable and teach me proper breathing, I found my range to be greater than I imagined. I am so grateful with how flexible he has been with my schedule as well as how easy it is to keep up with and practice with the online tools provided. Thank you so much Jason for providing a wonderful learning atmosphere and a place where I can find new fun things to learn about my journey in vocal training!! read more

I sang under the direction of Jason Huneycutt for 6 years and I can say without a doubt I grew as a singer and a person with him the entire way. He has such a wonderful presence about him and a wit that makes it so easy to learn. He is encouraging, passionate, and kind in his teaching. He was one of the biggest influence on my life growing up and his teaching has lead me to join the Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC. It is a very prestigious music academy with a vigorous audition process and Jason helped me perfect my audition pieces, even outside of lessons. He truly CARES about his students and that is what makes his business, Cutt Above, so valuble to the community. You will be truly impacted if you decide to have lessons with Jason. read more