Playing with Vocal Sounds

Fundamentals and Musicianship for Vocalists

Jazz singing allows for everyone to find their unique sounds and modes of expression. In this class students will learn how to listen critically, imitate great jazz singers and horn players with the goal of discovering new techniques and tools to use in their performances. Close attention will be paid to timbre, phrasing, rhythm, and tone in singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Mark Murphy, Blossom Dearie and Betty Carter to name a few.