Teacher and Director

Jazzschool

www.jazzschool.com
2087 Addison St.
Berkeley, CA 94704
510) 845-5373

Vocal Kitchen: Introduction to Jazz Singing

Next session begins September 20th.
For vocalists and choral singers who want to learn the art of singing jazz and step out of the crowd and in to the spotlight. Learn to prepare the necessary ingredients, mix in the basic skills, develop a musical menu, and cook up the recipe for creating a jazz singer. Fundamental techniques covered:

• Singing exercises and vocal health
• Song selection and finding your style
• How to prepare a song, find the right key and write a chart
• Establishing the tempo and counting in the accompanist
• Phrasing techniques and rhythmic timing
• Lyric interpretation
• Performance presentation
• Microphone technique

Prerequisites: ability to sing in tune. Limited to 6 singers.
Mondays 4:45 – 6:15 pm
Ellen Robinson (10 weeks) $365

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Download the Jazzschool Fall 2010 Course Catalogue »
(See page 25 for Ellen's class)

Chart Talk for Vocalists:
How to Write a Lead Sheet and Communicate with Your Band

Sunday, January 16th, 2011
12-3pm
$50

• Do you know how to find the best key for your song?
• Have you determined the right key but can’t find music written in your key?
• Do you want to create an intro or a new ending for your song?
• Are you sure how to count in the band with the correct tempo?
• Would you like a different rhythmic feel for your tune?

We will address these questions and more in this workshop.

Every vocalist needs to be able to use music vocabulary that enables you to communicate effectively with the band or pianist. It’s also important to have the resources to provide written music that shows the way you would like the song played. With these skills, instrumentalists can give you the accompaniment and backup you want — and you can sound your best!