"Thank you for helping me accomplish what I thought was impossible."
In these workshops we will:
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Delve into the basic rudiments of vocal technique and learn how to make your voice the best instrument it can be
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Small group classes ensure individual coaching and plenty of opportunities to sing
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We'll look at song interpretation, phrasing and lyric reading and explore ways you can deliver your message and make a song your own
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Discuss the art of song choice - how to choose a song that's right for you
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Explore the fundamentals of vocal improvisation and learn how to create a scat solo
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Develop your musicianship - learn how to read a chart, choose the correct key for a song, how to transpose
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Dig deep into the jazz canon - listen to and learn from a wide spectrum of jazz vocalists and vocal styles - Billie, Betty, Ella, Sarah and beyond
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Work with a live rhythm section - you'll learn how to lead a band!
Whether you're new to singing or have previous experience, these workshops will help you develop new skills, introduce you to the joys of improvisation and show you ways to expand and optimize your voice.
NEW!
Refine Your Jazz Sound!
Wednesdays from 7pm -9pm
October 15th - December 10th
(9 sessions - no class November 19th)
"Refine Your Jazz Sound" is a vocal coaching workshop designed to boost your confidence, strengthen vocal technique, and help you develop your unique musical style and artistic expression. With a focus on performance skills, the workshop explores stage presence, song interpretation, lyric delivery, musicianship, microphone technique, and improvisation. We'll also cover key jazz rudiments, helping you build a solid musical foundation and understand the structure behind the songs.
Throughout the course, we’ll explore a variety of jazz styles including slow swing, up-tempo, bossa nova, and ballads. Each week, participants receive repertoire suggestions and supporting materials, with the option to bring in your own song choices. Everyone gets individual singing time, personalized coaching, and feedback in a small group setting that fosters support and collaboration.
In this workshop, you will:
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Learn how to sing a jazz tune with confidence and musical understanding
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Speak the same language as jazz musicians—how to count them in and lead a band
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Strengthen your interpretive skills and connect meaningfully with an audience
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Discover how to select the right song and key for your voice
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Begin to explore vocal improvisation in a supportive environment
You'll also have the opportunity to work with a live rhythm section and apply your learning in real time.
The 9th and final class will be a performance opportunity—an informal concert where participants can share their music and growth. Date and venue to be announced.
Open to singers of all levels. Whether you’re a new soloist looking to sit in at jam sessions or a seasoned vocalist preparing for a performance, "Refine Your Jazz Sound" will help you expand your skills and deepen your confidence as a jazz singer.
“Discover Your Jazz Voice” is designed to teach you the unique characteristics of jazz singing and how you can apply these characteristics to create your own sound. You will learn jazz phrasing, how to integrate good technique into jazz song styles, and how to sing with a number of time feels and grooves. In this workshop, we will introduce the basic rudiments of vocal technique and the fundamentals of good singing - diaphragmatic breathing, vocal line and ear training.
We will focus jazz vocal technique and delivery, (including vocal inflections, dynamics, articulation, interpretation and how to improvise through rhythmic and melodic phrasing) and apply these concepts to jazz tunes in various tempos and grooves, including ballads, medium swing, fast swing and bossa nova. Drawing from standard jazz repertoire, we will look at song interpretation, lyric reading, phrasing and the ways in which you can approach a song and make it your own. In a supportive and encouraging small group environment, we will explore, experiment and demystify the art of jazz singing and vocal improvisation. You'll learn how to scat AND have a whole lot of fun doing it!
We will also spend a number of sessions working with a rhythm section. You will learn how to choose a tempo, lead the band and communicate with the musicians.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Sing jazz standards in various tempos and grooves, including ballads, medium swing, fast swing, and bossa nova
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Identify your vocal range most comfortable for singing jazz
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Alter the melodic and rhythmic phrasing in a song
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Better hear “inside” chord changes within a song
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Learn the fundamentals of vocal improvisation - you’ll learn to scat and have fun doing it!
This workshop is ideal for anyone who likes to sing or anyone who wants to learn more about jazz. Great for instrumentalists too!
Classes begin in 2026 — details coming soon!
Want to be the first to know when registration opens? Join the mailing list for updates and early access.
Take It to the Next Level ! Vocal Jazz II
Starting Winter/26 - check back for more info
Discover Your Jazz Voice! Vocal Jazz I
Coming in 2026 — check back for updates!
In "Take It to the Next Level", we will expand on the concepts explored in Level I, including vocal technique, ear training, improvisation, song interpretation and percussive singing. We'll look at the musicianship skills you need to lead a rhythm section - how to find the right key for a song, setting the count, conducting, transposition, how to read down a chart and understand "form". We'll also work on building your "chops" and take a more rigorous, yet fun, approach to vocal scat and improvisation - how to hear "inside " the chord changes, how to create and shape an extended solo and improvise with lyrics.
We will also spend a number of sessions working with a rhythm section. You will learn how lead the band and communicate with the musicians about your approach to a song.
"Discover Your Jazz Voice" - Level I is recommended as pre-requisite, but this is also a great workshop for those with some knowledge of jazz or experienced vocalists looking to explore the jazz genre. Excellent for instrumentalists too!
Classes begin in 2026 — details coming soon!
Want to be the first to know when registration opens? Join the mailing list for updates and early access!
Small Group Classes - Enrolment is Limited!
Trinity St. Paul's United Church
427 Bloor St. W.
Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
Payment Information
Refine Your Jazz Voice - (9 sessions) $395 (incl HST)
Pay Pal and E-transfer accepted
In Canada, e-transfers can be sent to: terry@terrycademusic.com
International and credit card payments can be made through PayPal: paypal.me/TerryCade