JDBC · Professional Education

Built for
the real work.

Five specialized courses, business coaching, and private instruction — designed for working beauty professionals who perform at the highest level in live event and entertainment.

Coming Soon — Course Dates Releasing City by City

Workshop Program

Five courses. Two launching first.

Each JDBC course is a standalone weekend — no prerequisites, no modules. One dedicated model per artist per session. Every course ends with a Final Project: live model, real conditions, educator critique on your work.

Coming Soon

Course 01 · 2 Days

Makeup for
People of Color

Foundation mastery, corrective color theory, skincare prep, and performance-ready application — taught across the full Fitzpatrick scale with emphasis on Fitzpatrick III–VI. One dedicated model per artist. A Final Project on Day 2.

Format2 days · Saturday – Sunday · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Class Size14 artists maximum
Models1 dedicated model per artist — both days
KitCourse-relevant training kit included — pre-staged at your station
Final ProjectDay 2 — 2 to 3 looks, live educator critique
CertificateJDBC Certificate of Completion
Coming Soon

Course 02 · 3 Days

Textured Hair
Styling

Natural styles, protective work, textured braiding, and the silk press — across the full 2A–4C curl spectrum. Three full days because the curriculum requires it. Live model on Day 3 for the Final Project.

Format3 days · Friday – Sunday · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Class Size14 artists maximum
Models1 dedicated model per artist — Day 3 only
Days 1 & 2Mannequin heads — included in training kit
KitCourse-relevant training kit included — pre-staged at your station
Final ProjectDay 3 — 2 to 3 looks, live educator critique
CertificateJDBC Certificate of Completion

Next Courses — In Development

Near Future
Course 03
Stage & Performance Makeup for Live Events
Lighting physics, humidity-resistant systems, quick-change execution, and performance looks designed for deep and medium skin tones under high-contrast stage rigs.
Near Future
Course 04
Stage & Performance Hair for Live Events
Securing hairstyles for high-movement performance, quick-change hair systems, and coordination with wardrobe and production teams.
Near Future
Course 05
Wig Application & Styling for All Hair Types
Installation methods for all hair types, lace customization across all skin tones, quick-change wig management, and performer-specific styling.

First Cities

Five cities. Two courses each.

Courses 1 and 2 are scheduled in all five cities. Courses are fully independent — take them in any order, in any city combination.

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Rome
Italy
Course 1Course 2
Dates TBD
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Los Angeles
California
Course 1Course 2
Dates TBD
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San Francisco
California
Course 1Course 2
Dates TBD
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Dallas
Texas
Course 1Course 2
Dates TBD
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Course 1Course 2
Dates TBD

Venue locations within each city are to be determined. Dates will be announced city by city.

JDBC Business Coaching

Build the career
around the craft.

Technical skill is only part of the equation. JDBC Business Coaching is a structured program for artists who are ready to align their vision, define their client, and build a business that reflects the work they actually want to do.

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Your Vision of Beauty
Define what beauty means in your practice — not generically, but specifically to you, your aesthetic, and the kind of work you want to be known for.
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Choosing Your Client
Identify who you are actually built to serve. What type of client brings out your best work? Clarity here is the difference between building a career with intention and accepting whatever comes.
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Branding
How you present yourself — visually and verbally — determines who finds you and how they perceive you before they've ever seen your work in person.
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Your Kit
Your kit is a direct reflection of your professional standards. Coaching covers kit philosophy, product selection strategy, and presentation.
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2 Online Lessons — Performance Enhancement
Two dedicated online sessions designed to close specific performance gaps — technique, workflow, client communication, or on-set behavior.
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Portfolio Review & Feedback
A direct review of your current portfolio with written and verbal feedback — what's working, what isn't, what's missing.
Business Coaching Program
Six modules.
One structured program.
Online · Available to all artists
Vision of Beauty — defining your aesthetic
Client identification and market clarity
Branding — visual and verbal identity
Kit philosophy and product selection strategy
2 online performance enhancement lessons
Portfolio review with written and verbal feedback
Coaching is available as a standalone program — no JDBC course enrollment required.

Private & Group Lessons

Direct instruction.
With Jordana.

Online private and group lessons with Jordana David are available for artists who need focused, one-to-one or small-group instruction outside of the full weekend course format.

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Private Lesson
One-on-one with Jordana online. Focused entirely on your specific skill gap, career question, or technique area.
Online, one-on-one with Jordana
Any subject — technique, business, kit, client communication
Session tailored to your current work and goals
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Group Lesson
Small-group online sessions with Jordana. Work through a subject together, benefit from group critique.
Online, small group with Jordana
Collaborative critique and shared discussion
Subject coordinated in advance across the group
Optional Add-On
Lesson Recording &
Edited Reference Cut
JDBC can tape your lesson and edit it down to a focused practice and reference recording — available for an additional fee.
Lesson is recorded during your session
Edited down to key moments for practice and reference
Delivered as a clean, usable reference file
Available for both private and group sessions
Artist Booking
Book a Lesson with
Your Favorite Artist
Want to learn from a specific artist? JDBC can book and coordinate lessons with artists of your choice.
JDBC coordinates booking and session logistics
Private or small group format available
Recording add-on available for artist-booked sessions
Contact JDBC to discuss artist availability
Lessons opening soon
Join the list — we'll reach out when private and group booking goes live.
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Common Questions

Before you join the list

Dates are being finalized city by city. Use the “Get Notified” button to select your city, and you'll receive a direct email as soon as your city's dates are confirmed and enrollment opens.
No. Courses 1 and 2 are fully independent. There is no required sequence. You can take them in any order, in any city combination.
Each course includes a course-relevant training kit pre-staged at your station before you arrive. The kit contents are specific to the course — the makeup kit for Course 1 and the hair kit for Course 2. Full kit details will be communicated with enrollment confirmation.
Yes. You can enroll in Course 1 in one city and Course 2 in another. The courses are fully standalone — city combination is your choice.
No. Business Coaching is available to all working beauty professionals — no JDBC course enrollment required. It is a standalone program.
Yes. Private and group lessons with Jordana are available independently — no course enrollment required. You can also request a lesson with a specific artist and JDBC will handle the booking and coordination.
JDBC can tape your lesson and edit it down into a focused practice and reference recording for an additional fee. It is available for both private and group sessions. Pricing and delivery details will be confirmed at booking.