Maria Jacobs

Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Kent State University

Bachelor of Art in Journalism - The Ohio State University

Maria Jacobs is a dynamic voice, piano and flute teacher and a nationally recognized Christian and jazz recording artist, specializing in jazz, pop, R&B, Broadway, and contemporary Christian vocal music. Passionate about cultivating lifelong learners, she equips singers and instrumentalists with both technical excellence and artistic confidence that endures far beyond the studio.

A prolific artist, Jacobs has released 10 solo albums and 17 singles, with music featured on prominent radio charts including the Smooth Jazz Holiday Charts, Groove Jazz Charts and Christian radio charts where her songs have debuted and remained in the top ten consistently. Her ninth album was accepted for first-round Grammy voting consideration in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for 2024, further affirming her impact as both an educator and recording artist.

Maria is also the Vocal Jazz professor at Kent State University and a licensed music educator. She is a royalty earning member of Ascap and her music is heard across all digital streaming platforms. www.mariajacobs.com