Classes for Vocalists Courses

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Vocal Tech 1

An introduction to the basic rudiments and the four vocal positions used in singing. Building the mask voice. Exercises to Read More

Vocal Tech 3: Playing with Vocal Sounds

Experiment with different vocal colors, timbre, and range like the jazz pros!  We will investigate how famous jazz singers use Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Latin Jazz Classics

Study and perform some of the most popular latin standards ranging from styles in Salsa, Cha-Cha, Conga and Bolero. The Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Billy Strayhorn & Bill Evans – pt 2

Study and perform the compositions of Billy Strayhorn and Bill Evans, including “Lush Life,” “Quiet Now,” and “My Little Brown Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Latin Jazz Classics – Part 2 inactive

Study and perform some of the most popular latin standards ranging from styles in Salsa, Cha-Cha, Conga and Bolero. The Read More

How To Build Your Repertoire

How do you know which songs are good for you? Are there styles that are lacking in your book? Do Read More

Rhythm Section Grooves for Rhythm Section & Vocalists

An important class for instrumentalists and vocalists, this course explains the different rhythmic grooves or styles that a performer can Read More

Meisner Technique for Vocalists

In this course, students will apply the foundation of the Meisner Technique to vocal performance, deepening their instincts and imagination Read More

Intro to Vocology (Vocal Health)

This class will explore the basics of vocal anatomy and physiology, different breathing techniques, and an array of simple mindfulness Read More

Contemporary Vocal Literature

Learn how to present contemporary classics from a jazz point of view. Re-imagine songs like “Fields of Gold,” “Superstition,” “Killing Read More

A Cappella and Rubato Singing

Students will learn the skills necessary to sing A Cappella (without accompaniment, one of the most challenging aspects of singing) Read More

Soul Song: Set Your Inner Musician Free

This class is for all musicians – singers, instrumentalists, and writers alike. The course will focus on releasing the blocks Read More

Rehearsal Sessions

This class is designed for advanced vocal students who have a large repertoire of songs and are working towards a Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: The Women Composers of Tin Pan Alley

Honor Women’s History in Jazz by celebrating the compositions of Dorothy Fields, Billie Holiday, Ann Ronnel, Bernice Petkere, Betty Comden, Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Special Topics

Focus on a particular style, period, or music associated with a particular artist. Topic to be announced.

Introduction to Jazz Singing

Have you ever wanted to learn to sing jazz standards? Now’s your chance! Students will learn songs with emphasis on Read More

Master Class

A class focused on special topics or skills, led by a master NJW instructor. Topic will vary with the instructor.

Advanced Vocal Performance Techniques: “Grow Your Show” – Parts 1 and 2

Ready to grow your show? Plant your tunes and set lists here, water with a professional trio, and watch yourself Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Bebop and Beyond

In this advanced class, you’ll focus on famous bebop tunes with lyrics, including “Joy Spring” and “Take Five.” Learn great Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Vocal Stylings of Sarah Vaughan

Study and practice communicating a lyric with songs recorded by Sarah Vaughan, a master of various style techniques. Exploring songs Read More

The Vocal Showcase

In this class, students will have the opportunity to rehearse and launch a professional show hosted by the Nashville Jazz Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Brazilian Classics

Learn some of Brazil’s greatest classic songs from writers such as Edu Lobo, Ivan Lins, Oscar Castro-Neves, Baden Powell and Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Carmen McRae

Study and practice the stylings of Carmen McRae with songs such as “I Have the Feeling I’ve Been Here Before,” Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Billie Holiday

Listen to, learn, and perform some of Billie Holiday’s most popular recorded works, such as “Good Morning Heartache,” “Them There Read More

The Voice Lab

Focusing on natural voice and conversational phrasing, students will learn from diagnostic techniques to evaluate performance and correct common vocal Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: French Chansons

Learn some of the most popular French jazz songs that crossed the Atlantic, including “La Vie en Rose,” “La Mer” Read More

Vocal Literature: The Great Unknown Composers

Explore great tunes of less well-known composers that belong on everyone’s set list, such as “Make Someone Happy,” “Alone Together,” Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Cole Porter – Part 2 inactive

Study and perform over 24 famous Cole Porter compositions, some of the cleverest, funniest, and most romantic songs ever written, Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Rodgers and Hart – Part 2 inactive

Study and perform over 24 famous songs by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart, an American songwriting partnership that Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Duke Ellington – Part 2 inactive

Study and perform over 24 famous compositions by Duke Ellington, one of the most influential figures in jazz, including tunes Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Johnny Mercer – Part 2 inactive

Study and perform over 24 famous Johnny Mercer compositions, among the most popular hits of the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s, Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim – Part 2 inactive

Study and perform over 24 original compositions by Antonio Carlos Jobim, a Brazilian songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, and pianist/guitarist. Jobim, Read More

Uptempo Tunes for Vocalists

Study and perform up-tempo tunes, which all vocalists need for their sets, including “Avalon,” “Lover Come Back To Me,” “Cloudburst,” Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Harold Arlen – Part 2 inactive

Study and perform over famous compositions by Harold Arlen, who wrote some of the greatest hits from the 30’s and Read More

Get in the Pocket

This is an essential class for the intermediate to advanced vocalist or instrumentalist. With a drummer as the only accompanist, Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Transcription and Vocalese

Vocalese is the setting of lyrics to established jazz orchestral instrumentals. Jon Hendricks, Eddie Jefferson and King Pleasure played important Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of George & Ira Gershwin – Part 2 inactive

Study and perform over 24 famous compositions by George and Ira Gershwin, the most popular songwriters of the Golden Age Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Cole Porter

Study and perform famous Cole Porter compositions, some of the cleverest, funniest, and most romantic songs ever written, like “Night Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Harold Arlen

Study and sing famous compositions by Harold Arlen, who wrote some of the greatest hits from the 30’s and 40’s. Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Duke Ellington

Study and perform famous compositions by Duke Ellington, one of the most influential figures in jazz, including tunes like, “Take Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music of Jerome Kern

Study and perform over 15 famous compositions of Jerome Kern, one of the most important American theatre composers of the Read More

The Blues

Study and perform different elements and styles of the blues with such songs as “Kansas City” and “Route 66.” You Read More

The Blues – Part 2

Study and perform different elements and styles of the blues with such songs as “Bring It On Home”, “Everyday I Read More

Advanced Vocal Literature: Billy Strayhorn

Billy Strayhorn was a composer and arranger that spent most of his career as Duke Ellington’s musical partner. Study and Read More

Ballads – Part 1

Study and perform famous jazz ballads, including “For All We Know,” “Body And Soul,” “Spring Can Really Hang You Up Read More

Ballads – Part 2

Study and perform famous jazz ballads, including “My Old Flame,” “Too Late Now,” “Autumn in New York,” “Dedicated to You,” Read More

Beginning Vocal Performance Techniques

Develop and practice the skills needed to effectively enhance vocal performances for the stage setting. In this class, students will Read More

The Art of Phrasing

Students will explore speech level singing, back phrasing, singing over the bar line, and balancing long and short phrases. Students Read More

Intermediate Vocal Performance Techniques – Parts 1 and 2

Further develop performance techniques with this introduction to a larger and more selective repertoire of songs. In this class, students Read More

Vocal Literature: The Music Of George & Ira Gershwin

Study and perform over 24 famous compositions by George and Ira Gershwin, the most popular songwriters of the Golden Age Read More