We offer workshops in the following areas:
Jazz & Improvisation
Vocal Auditions
Musical Theater Workshops
Ear Training
Making A Demo,
Business of Music
Current Workshops:
An Evening of Creative Vocal Improvisation
with†Jazz Vocalist and Educator,
JAY CLAYTON
"Clayton is still the most adventurous singer in jazz, a specialist in wordless improvisation who's also expert in distending and finding new meanings in the melodies and lyrics of classic popular songs."
- Francis Davis, The Village Voice
In and Out: A Practical Approach to Free Improvisation
(Thursday) November 4, 2010
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$55
In Ojai
Reserved for 8 -10 students
Register in advance to reserve your place for this special event at:
info@vocalvisions.net or call 805-272-8125
†
Jay Clayton is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator, whose work boldly spans the terrain between jazz and new music.† In 1963 she began her career performing the standards on the vibrant†New York music scene.††However, she quickly became a prominent part of the free jazz movement.†Her work in these two worlds led to the development of a highly personal, wordless vocabulary later enhanced by her innovative use of electronics.
JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOPS
in Ventura and Ojai
With Ellen Johnson and Scott Hiltzik (piano)
Mondays in 2010
Contact for Dates
6:30 – 8:30 PM - $45 per session
Limited to 10 people
You must register and pay in advance of dates!
Learn: Jazz Phrasing & Rhythm Work, Ear Training For Singers, What To Listen For In Jazz, Preparing Keys & Charts For Songs, Learning Authentic Jazz Repertoire, Microphone & Performance Technique, Developing Self Confidence, Improvisation Techniques And Creative Expression, Working With A Professional, Jazz Group (Rhythm Section)
Coming Spring 2011: Sheila Jordan returns
VOCAL DEMO RECORDING WORKSHOPS
A “hands on” workshop for tools and tehnique for singing in the studio
Vocal coaching & recording performance tips
Contact for more information
Recommended books & music:
You Sing Jazz (sing-a-long tracks), Vocal Builders (ear training method), Vocal Warm Up CD - available at SoundVisionsMedia, CDBaby.com, iTunes
It Had To Be You (Vol 107), Vocal Standards (Vol 113), Jazz Conception, Scat! - available at www.jazzbooks.com
The Standard Real Book, The New Real Book (Vol 1 & 2) , The Real Easy Book - available at SherMusic.com
Hear It And Sing It! (Judy Niemack), Jazz Singers Handbook (Michele Weir), Singers Book of Jazz Standards (Steve Rawlins), Approaching The Standards (Ron McCurdy)
Showcases at various locations
Past Guest Artists have included:
Jay Clayton
Sheila Jordan (legendary Jazz Vocalist)
Marni Nixon (legendary Musical Theater Artist)
Roland Wyatt
Jeffrey Weber (Producer)
Derek Sivers (CD Baby)
Alan Paul (Manhattan Transfer)
Lis Lewis (Vocal Coach Rianna)
Roy McCurdy(with Nancy Wilson & Cannonball Adderly)
John Stowell
Kim Richmond
Suzanne Pittson
BrasilBrazil (Sonia Santos and Ana Gazzola)
Rick Helzer (Piano)
Darek Oles (Bass)
Jamie Findlay(Guitar)
Mark Massey (Piano)
