Giacomo Gates at Michiko Studios

Learn the special art of Vocalese, a style of singing in which the performer put words to jazz tunes and previously improvised instrumental solos. Participants should bring a musical chart, or lead sheet and be prepared to perform a tune that they know well—and get ready to take it to the next level. Giacomo Gates Vocalese Masterclass is excellent for singers of all levels and great for instrumentalists too!

Topics:
-Description & History of Vocalese
-Instrumentally Singing / Singing Instrumentally
-Breathing / Phrasing
-Telling Stories Through Lyrics and Performance...

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Learn the special art of Vocalese, a style of singing in which the performer put words to jazz tunes and previously improvised instrumental solos. Participants should bring a musical chart, or lead sheet and be prepared to perform a tune that they know well—and get ready to take it to the next level. Giacomo Gates Vocalese Masterclass is excellent for singers of all levels and great for instrumentalists too!

Topics:
-Description & History of Vocalese
-Instrumentally Singing / Singing Instrumentally
-Breathing / Phrasing
-Telling Stories Through Lyrics and Performance
-Vocal Care
-Phrasing
-Demonstration and Interaction with the Rhythm Section
-Improvisation (Scat-Singing and Re-Phrasing of a Melody)
-Picking the Best Keys and Tempos

$85 in person, $45 online

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