The Jazz Vocalist’s Workshop is where people experiment with their own ideas of how to present a song combining all the freedom and flexibility inherit in jazz with their own natural and unique expression. We offer the opportunity to develop your ability to alter melody, phrasing (note placement), rhythmic feel, and how to deliver lyrics particular to your own individual interpretation. Conducted in groups and led by experienced vocal coaches, the workshop is a highly interactive and fun learning environment.
The way it works is very simple. Before you come to the workshop you choose a song from an extensive list of high quality jazz standards and memorise the melody and lyrics. Then at the workshop you are taught how to communicate to a live band the tempo and rhythmic feel, you perform your song and after your performance there is a critique from your peers before additional coaching from the workshop leader. After all that you will have an opportunity to immediately include the feedback into your performance and bring those new ideas into play.
Our commitment is to be authentic with students and to support them in creating the song in their own way. Whether you are a beginner or experienced vocalist the approach is designed to be direct and appropriate to each individual’s ability.
Additional subjects covered: music theory, stage craft, repertoire selection, professional conduct, and how to effectively lead a live band.
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