Jazz Vocal Singing (all Levels)

About this course

Participants explore jazz singing through warm-ups, group activities and rehearsal of selected jazz standards. The course covers jazz rhythms, melodies, phrasing, swing, interpretation, call and response, harmonising and the blues scale. Teaching includes group singing and practical rehearsal, with opportunities for solo singing and vocal improvisation. Learners work towards performing pieces such as “Autumn Leaves” and “I Got Rhythm”, focusing on jazz style and musical expression.

What you'll learn

• Apply vocal warm-up techniques to prepare the voice for singing
• Perform jazz melodies using appropriate rhythm, phrasing and style
• Sing simple harmony parts within a group
• Use call and response and basic vocal improvisation
• Rehearse and perform selected jazz standards

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for adult learners across all experience levels. Beginners are introduced to the activities step by step, while more confident singers can extend their practice through solo singing and improvisation. Participation involves group singing, rehearsal and performance.

• Suitable for learners with different levels of singing experience
• Includes collaborative group singing and rehearsal
• Offers opportunities for solo singing and improvisation