Jazz singing Workshop 2

About this course

The workshop develops work with jazz standards through vocal warm-ups, scales, listening and discussion. Participants explore bebop language, including scat improvisation and the diminished scale, while working on more demanding repertoire. Sessions include solo performances with an accompanist and introduce the basics of chart writing. Learners also develop arrangements of jazz standards and practise transcribing complex solos. Assessment is based on performance during the sessions.

What you'll learn

• Apply jazz language to scat improvisation
• Improvise using the diminished scale
• Make arrangement choices for jazz material
• Transcribe complex solos and jazz language accurately

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for advanced jazz singers with established experience of the repertoire and some improvisation. Learners are expected to work independently between sessions, including regular listening and practice, and to perform solos in class.

• Previous jazz singing experience is required
• Learners should know jazz standards to performance standard
• Some experience improvising with other musicians is expected
• Familiarity with chord charts or lead sheets is needed

Before you go

• Regular practice and listening outside class are required.
• Learners need access to email and the class's online platform.
• The iReal Pro app must be purchased and downloaded for home practice.
• A basic way to record yourself at home, such as a phone microphone, is ideally available.
• Charts and lyrics may occasionally need to be printed.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are required.