Small Jazz Singing Group Course
After the success of the first new jazz course in February, we are repeating it throughout May.. The course will ensure that all participants improve their vocal techniques and experience group singing while also having the opportunity to develop individually. There will be 4 weekly in-person sessions throughout February 2024 and each session will last for 2.5 hours. The course which will led by professional Jazz Singer, Amber Kuti and cover the following:
Physical and vocal warmup techniques
The development of vocal flexibility throughout your range.
An understanding and exploration of syncopation.
Exploration of vocal textures.
Work with vibrato - how and when to use it
The history and exploration of different styles within jazz e.g. Swing, Bebop, BigBand etc.
Understanding the structure of major, minor, blues and pentatonic scales
Understanding the “push and the pull” of phrasing within jazz
Learning about the principles of improvisation for singers known as “scatting” by exploring the use of different syllables and wordless sounds to think of the voice as an instrument - understanding the role of the singer as an equal band member when it comes to understanding the changes in the chord structures, taking a solo and appreciating the freedom that is available within this structure to improvise and bring your own unique interpretation to the experience.
Understanding the difference between copying/echoing and creating freely.
Exploration of standard jazz repertoire to support all the above
ABOUT THE TUTOR:
Amber Kuti is a professional singer who hails from London. She has performed with many artists across the UK as well as performing and teaching globally in Nepal, India and Brazil. Her musical influences started in Folk and Musical Theatre but since then she has transitioned into Jazz, Soul & Motown, Funk, Pop/Rock and RnB. Some of Amber’s most notable work includes singing on the soundtrack for Marvel’s Black Panther and Wakanda Forever at Abbey Road Studios and most recently at the King’s Coronation Concert, providing backing vocals for Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Take That, Andrea Bocelli and Bryn Terfel. She has also performed at The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, London Palladium and BBC drama, Anthony with Sense of Sound Singers.
WHERE Studio 1, The Bluecoat, 8, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
WHEN Tuesdays throughout May: 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
TIME 5.15pm - 7.45pm
WHO This will appeal to all singers working in the world of jazz, folk, soul, blues, RnB and pop
PRICE £200 + a 3% booking fee
There are spaces for 10 people so early booking is recommended.
For all inquiries please contact sing@jenniferjohnmusic.com