Praise from Students, Colleagues and Mentors



Jason Huneycutt is an outstanding educator, one who loves teaching kids to see and hear beauty in the world and in themselves through music. He knows the voice. He knows the teaching process. He is passionate about music and kids. Jason Huneycutt is a teacher’s teacher.

Brian Reeves
President, Missouri Music Educators Association

Jason Huneycutt is the reason I am teaching music today. Jason was my high school choir director and vocal coach. When my voice started changing, I grew so frustrated I wanted to give up on singing. Jason took me under his wing and gave me private lessons. I eventually became a member of the Missouri All-State Choir and was inspired to become a music teacher. I highly recommend taking lessons from Jason Huneycutt. His teaching will literally change your life like it did mine!

Blake Richter
Music Teacher
Inman Intermediate
Nixa Public Schools
2017 Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year

I have the highest regard for Jason as a choral musician, adjudicator and voice teacher. His choirs have demonstrated the highest level of choral artistry throughout his career. I have often worked with Jason as a fellow adjudicator and watched his skill and artistry transform other choirs and singers through his thoughtful and enthusiastic approach. I highly recommend him!

W. Allin Sorenson, DMA
Dean, School of Communication, Fine and Performing Arts
Drury University

Jason Huneycutt is a fantastic teacher. When I first started learning from him, I was a shy person and had no clue what I was doing. He took that into account and taught me music fundamentals, voice and piano while slowly getting me out of my comfort zone. He even taught me to be an independent learner outside of the lessons. As a result, I earned a college vocal scholarship and a spot in Drury’s top university choir. I’ll remember the knowledge he shared through his teaching for a lifetime.

Daniel Brinck
Former Voice & Piano Student
Current Student
Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Jason is an excellent singer and instrumentalist. He is highly organized, well-versed in musical literature, teaches with excellence and displays humility and compassion. He is trained to lead all ages of musicians—from young children to senior adults. As the Director of Music Education at Evangel University, I sought to connect my pre-service music educators to Jason as a cooperating teacher. I am honored to recommend my good friend and fellow musician to you.

Dr. Kevin A. Hawkins
Associate Professor of Music Education
Evangel University
Springfield, Missouri

I met Jason Huneycutt as a high schooler, and the musicianship and integrity that I learned from him is in everything I do. Once he takes you under his wing, I dare you not to succeed–he believes in you so much, he’ll convince you to do the same. I have carried his support and belief in me in my heart to this day, and because of it I’ve gotten to pursue music as part of my life’s work as a professional in the NYC entertainment industry. Take classes at Cutt Above to elevate your musicianship, humanity and gain a lifelong friend in Jason Huneycutt–trust me, your future self will thank you!

Amelia Parish
Former Voice & Choir Student
Professional Actor
New York City

I’ve observed Jason’s excellence in accompanying and teaching first hand over the last 15 years. His teaching has been featured in doctoral dissertations and has launched many careers of successful music teachers. His students frequently earn top ratings at competitions and healthy music scholarships to universities. There are few others with comparable success.

Mark Lawley
Choral Director
Willard High School
Willard, Missouri
Past-President, Southwest ACDA

Jason Huneycutt is an extraordinary musician. He specializes in voice, piano, adjudicating, and teaching individuals and groups. His students have received numerous distinctive awards and rankings. He is a true talent in teaching and performing. He values excellence and will impart this on anyone he instructs regardless of the avenue.

Heidi Williamson
Choir Director
Piano Instructor
Nixa Junior High School

Jason Huneycutt is knowledgeable about voices and their infinite possibilities and experienced in choosing appropriate literature to benefit his students. His compassionate soul will bring out the absolute best in your student. I was always impressed (make that dazzled!) when adjudicating Jason’s students, who performed with incredibly expressive musicianship and technique. Choosing this studio and this teacher is absolutely the smartest, most musical decision you can make!

Marilyn Rhea
Director of Choral Music, Retired
Choral Judge in Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas
Maryville High School
Maryville, Missouri

Jason Huneycutt is one of the most talented musicians that I know, but that is just part of the story! He is also beyond reproach as an educator! Some people have performance talent but cannot pass that skill to others. Jason Huneycutt is both performer and educator–a role model who puts his students first!!

Alberta L. Smith
Professor, Ozarks Technical Community College
Arts Educator of the Year
Springfield Regional Arts Council

Jason Huneycutt is a distinguished music educator! He was my student at Evangel University from 1998 to 2002. Jason demonstrated a consummate sense of beautiful musical tone and sensitivity as a saxophonist and vocalist. In subsequent years Jason has developed extraordinary choirs, trained hundreds of young musicians, and maintained musical excellence of the highest order. I recommend Jason Huneycutt to you as a highly principled person, a superb musician, and a masterful educator!

John S. Shows
Professor Emeritus of Music
Evangel University

Jason Huneycutt knows the craft of conducting, the ins and outs of producing a quality vocal tone and how to relate to his students. He conducted the 2016 Alaska All-State Treble Choir and has often come to Alaska to clinic various high school choirs, including mine. I have learned useful choral rehearsal and individual voice coaching techniques from him. I recommend all students to learn from the best at Cutt Above Music Studio!

Lesli Olson, M. M. Ed.
Service High School Choir Director
Anchorage, Alaska