"Thank you for helping me accomplish what I thought was impossible." D.W.
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.
Refine Your Jazz Sound!
Tuesdays from 7pm -9pm
October 8th - November 26th (8 sessions)
NEW!
“Refine Your Jazz Sound " is a coaching workshop designed to boost your confidence in singing, enhance your vocal control and technique, and help cultivate your unique musical style and expression. This workshop will focus on performance skills such as stage presence, song interpretation, lyric memorization, musicianship skills, mic technique and improvisation.
Throughout the session, we will be looking at different music styles including slow swing, up tempo, Bossa Nova and ballads.
Each week, participants will be given repertoire suggestions and supporting materials; you are also free to work on your own song choices. Individual singing time is provided for each student, and personalized coaching and feedback is offered. The small group size fosters a supportive, collaborative environment for learning and growth.
In this workshop you will:
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Learn how to sing a jazz song like a pro and really know what you're doing
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Learn how to speak the same language as jazz musicians, how to count them in and how to lead them
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Learn how to develop your interpretive skills and get your message to the audience — how to read and deliver a lyric
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Learn how to find the right song and the right key
You’ll also have the opportunity to work with a live rhythm section and put your learning into practice! Our last class will be a performance — you’ll be able to share your music in real time!
Perfect for singers of all levels. Whether you are a beginning soloist who wants to learn how to successfully sit in at a jam session or a seasoned singer preparing for a performance, “Refine Your Jazz Sound! ” will help you expand your performance and interpretative skills and increase your confidence as a jazz vocalist.
“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. Perfect for instrumentalists too!
Take It to the Next Level ! Vocal Jazz II
Coming This Spring
Discover Your Jazz Voice! Vocal Jazz I
Wednesdays from 7pm - 9pm
October 9th - November 27th (8 sessions)
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!
Small Group Classes - Enrolment is Limited!
Runnymede United Church (Windermere Campus)
356 Windermere Avenue
Toronto, ON M5A 0M1
Payment Information
Discover Your Jazz Voice! - VJW I (8 sessions) $395 (incl HST)
Refine Your Jazz Voice! - VJW II (8 sessions) $395 (incl HST)
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