Vocal Visions Singers Studio - Workshop & Showcase Calendar

Current Workshops:

FEBRUARY 21 (Sunday) SPECIAL GUEST MASTER CLASS WORKSHOP
with jazz icon Sheila Jordan all the way from New York City!

Sheila Jordan/Ellen Johnson Jazz Workshop REGISTRATION INFORMATION

If you want to register for the Sheila Jordan/Ellen Johnson jazz workshop this is how it works:

There will be approximately 15 slots for those who want to sing for both of us.
Once those are filled we will put other singers on an alternate list and they will be able to sing if there is time or a cancelation.
Otherwise you will need to register for observing the workshop only.

We can only hold places for those who pay and register in advance!
Once the space is full we will not be able to accommodate any other people.
After you register and pay we will give you the location information since it's at a private facility.
Refunds will be made 48 hours prior to the event or in the case of an emergency.

TO REGISTER:

$95 to participate
$55 to observe

Send a check made out to:
Sound Visions Media
P.O. Box 187
Ojai, CA 93024
(check must be received by no later than February 16)

or to use Credit Card or PayPal:

Go to: http://www.vocalvisions.net/vvss_index.html
Click on the PAY NOW button at the bottom of the page
Click on either credit card below or log on to your Pay Pal account
You Do Not have to have a Pay Pal account to pay by credit card

Enter the amount:
$95 to participate
$55 to observe

Follow the directions and you will receive a confirmation once we receive your payment.

DOWNLOAD FLIER FOR MORE INFORMATION OR CONTACT - info@vocalvisions.net

JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOPS
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)

VOCAL DEMO RECORDING WORKSHOPS A “hands on” workshop in the Ojai Valley With Ellen Johnson & Recording Engineer, Producer & Musician, Tim Frantz
(Mountain Dog Musicworks Recording Studio)

Tools and Techniques for Singing in the Studio
A one song finished vocal demo
Vocal coaching & recording performance tips

Limited to 4 people/Must provide background tracks/Session times to be arranged $275 per person

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)


WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE CALENDAR *We offer workshops in the following areas:* Jazz & Improvisation Vocal Auditions Musical Theater Workshops Ear Training Making A Demo, Business of Music Current Workshops: FEBRUARY 21 (Sunday) SPECIAL GUEST MASTER CLASS WORKSHOP with jazz icon Sheila Jordan all the way from New York City! Sheila Jordan/Ellen Johnson Jazz Workshop REGISTRATION INFORMATION If you want to register for the Sheila Jordan/Ellen Johnson jazz workshop this is how it works: There will be approximately 15 slots for those who want to sing for both of us. Once those are filled we will put other singers on an alternate list and they will be able to sing if there is time or a cancelation. Otherwise you will need to register for observing the workshop only. We can only hold places for those who pay and register in advance! Once the space is full we will not be able to accommodate any other people. After you register and pay we will give you the location information since it's at a private facility. Refunds will be made 48 hours prior to the event or in the case of an emergency. TO REGISTER: $95 to participate $55 to observe Send a check made out to: Sound Visions Media P.O. Box 187 Ojai, CA 93024 (check must be received by no later than February 16) or to use Credit Card or PayPal: Go to: http://www.vocalvisions.net/vvss_index.html Click on the PAY NOW button at the bottom of the page Click on either credit card below or log on to your Pay Pal account You Do Not have to have a Pay Pal account to pay by credit card Enter the amount: $95 to participate $55 to observe Follow the directions and you will receive a confirmation once we receive your payment. DOWNLOAD FLIER FOR MORE INFORMATION OR CONTACT - info@vocalvisions.net JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOPS 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) VOCAL DEMO RECORDING WORKSHOPS A “hands on” workshop in the Ojai Valley With Ellen Johnson & Recording Engineer, Producer & Musician, Tim Frantz (Mountain Dog Musicworks Recording Studio) Tools and Techniques for Singing in the Studio A one song finished vocal demo Vocal coaching & recording performance tips Limited to 4 people/Must provide background tracks/Session times to be arranged $275 per person 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)