RJS – Singing Introduction/Intermediate

About this course

The course develops jazz singing through guided practice, work on song structure and singing with a microphone. Participants sing with and communicate alongside other musicians, while listening to and discussing classic vocalists. Teaching is shaped around individual learning goals, with practical tutor feedback and opportunities to perform at college concerts and events. Learners also consider how to practise effectively and develop performance skills through the practical class activities.

What you'll learn

• Apply foundational techniques for jazz singing
• Plan effective practice for learning songs
• Analyse and work with song structure
• Use a microphone in performance
• Communicate musically with other musicians
• Develop practical performance skills

Is this course right for you?

The course is described as suitable for complete beginners as well as learners with some jazz singing experience. Participants should be able to sing some songs and have some appreciation of pitch. Music theory knowledge is useful, while Level 1 literacy is important for working with handouts. Classes involve singing with other musicians and performance opportunities.

• Suitable for learners at different levels of prior jazz singing experience
• Participants should already be able to sing some songs
• Some appreciation of pitch is expected
• Music theory knowledge is useful but not stated as essential

Before you go

• Level 1 literacy is important because handouts are distributed.