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2nd Annual VOCAL PRO TRACK On the road to becoming a professional singer creativity scatting arranging touring performance promotion web design A 10-week course for aspiring professional vocalists from ART to BIZ the art Nov 12 PERFORMANCE ANXIETY: USE IT OR LOSE IT Using your stage fright to your advantage ■ Instructor: Stacey Hoffman, Psychotherapist, MA, MFT the biz Oct 8 MASTERING THE DUO It Only Takes Two To Tango ■ Instructor: Andre Bush, Guitarist w/new CD “Start From Silence” Nov 19 It’s a different ball game to sing in a duo situation. There is lots of space to either fill or leave alone. Don’t be afraid, you can make stunning music with just two! Nov 5 Faculty Includes: Andre Bush Diana Alden Lang Oct 29 Ann Dyer Kerry Marsh Oct 15 Anton Schwartz Stacey Hoffman A VOICE ON THE WEB Why You Need To Have Your Own Web Site ■ Instructor: Anton Schwartz, www.antonjazz.com HEY, I JUST WANT TO SING Get Into The Gig Loop ■ Instructor: Dmitri Matheny, Flugelhornist/Composer Lots of practical tips on how to begin getting gigs, including how to put together a modern press kit. Dec 3 ANATOMY OF A CAREER Map Out Your Career Path ■ Instructor: Diana Alden Lang, Artist Representative It’s important to give thought to what you envision for your career. We’ll help you formulate a plan for yourself, your music and your career. THE THRILL AND MYSTERY OF LIVE PERFORMANCE Find Your Own Way Into The Hearts of Your Audience ■ Instructor: Rhiannon, Vocalist w/new CD “In My Prime” Engaging an audience is different for everyone. We’ll show you how to find your authentic stage presence. Michele Weir Wesla Whitfield Take The Fear Out Of Scatting ■ Instructor: Michele Weir, Vocalist & author, “Vocal Improvisation” All jazz singers want to know how to solo, why should the cats have all the fun? You know you want to blow! There’s a method to the madness. We’ll unravel the mystery and give you concrete practice techniques on how to scat. Dmitri Matheny Rhiannon Oct 1 Where does your creativity and inspiration come from? Learn how to connect your creative thoughts with your imagination to make your own personal statement with your music. SERIOUS SCATTING How To Make Cool Arrangements Of Your Songs ■ Instructor: Kerry Marsh, Director of Vocal Jazz, CSUS These days, every serious singer/musician must have a web site. Your site fleshes out who you are as an artist and a person. Learn what to include in your web’s content, how to compile all the elements, how to present your persona, and generally how to get started. PS: it’s fun! CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION AND YOUR MUSIC Finding your creative path ■ Instructor: Ann Dyer, Sunnyside Recording Artist LET’S RE-ARRANGE Ever hear an incredible arrangement of an old song you’ve always loved and thought, “How’d they come up with that?” We’ll help you find new ways to approach some of your old favorites to make them your own. Everyone feels nervous when they perform. You can actually use this experience to your advantage. We will learn several ways to deal with your fear and help you sound and feel as good as you know you can. Sept 24 Special Thx to: Seeʼs Candies and Dent Hand Oct 22 MAY I HAVE A WORD? The Lyrics and Their Essential Connection To Your Music ■ Instructor: Wesla Whitfield, Vocalist w/new CD “In My Prime” For a singer, the lyrics are everything. Learn to make a solid connection with your lyrics and deliver them with truth and conviction. It will personalize your phrasing and interpretation forever! Vocal PROTrack @ The Jazzschool, 2087 Addison St. Berkeley CA THE JAZZSCHOOL ■ September 24 thru December 3 (11:45-1:15) call 510.845.5373 $330 for ten-week course VOCAL PRO TRACK ■ Designed & facilitated by Madeline Eastman