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The Songs of Bob Dylan

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 227 W 29 St, New York, NY

An 8-week class covering the songs of Bob Dylan. Learn to sing and play a bunch of his best songs and greatest hits. Open to anybody who knows the basic chords on their instrument (If you know most of the following chords, you'll be fine: G, C, D, A, E, F, Em, Am, Dm, E7, A7, D7, B7. We'll encounter some other chords along the way, but those are enough to start with). Though primarily a guitar class, people are welcome to join with mandolins,...

Vocal Harmony Basics

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Dive in head-first to the joys of traditional American harmony singing: learn harmony parts to Old Time, Early Country, Bluegrass, and Gospel standards, experience the thrill of singing close harmony with others, develop an understanding of chords and intervals, and gain tools to start finding harmony parts on your own.  Less advanced singers will learn the basics, and more advanced singers will be able to fill in some gaps of what they don't...

Traditional Singing II

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

We’ll learn more about the history and context of the songs, and focus on the nuances of social rather than performance-oriented singing. We’ll also look more deeply at the markers of various styles and practice harmonizing by ear. This class will build on the foundations of Traditional Singing I with a more in depth exploration of a few traditional song types, depending on the interests of the class, and additional time to workshop songs in...

Freeing the Natural Voice Workshop

Linklater Center @ 244 West 54th St, New York, NY

A lively introduction to the Linklater Voice Work or a terrific refresher for those who have already had Linklater classes. This workshop will help you free your breath, develop resonance, loosen jaw and tongue tensions, and wake up your full vocal range. Please have some text prepared. You will learn to: Free your connection to breath Develop resonance and range Release jaw, tongue and throat tensions and build vocal strength Ideal for...

Arias and Songs: Body, Mind and Creativity

Balance Arts Center

Work your arias and songs with an integrative approach to body and mind. Work toward freeing excess tension.  Use attention and your senses to access the free flow of yourself through voice, physical action, and thought.  Build a technique that lets you be both aware and involved. Watch as others make discoveries that can help you understand and improve your own performance. Warm up activities and individual coachings are included in the...

Secrets of Singing - Level 2

Voice Academy NYC @ 305 W 38th St, New York, NY

This course is for beginners who have completed Level 1 or intermediate to advanced students who need a refresher. Weekly Topics: 1 – Safe singing practices/vocal health/ Expand your vocal range 2 – How to sing with dynamics without straining your voice 3 – How to use vibrato / How to sing harmonies 4 – Ad libs/ Vocal runs/ Improvisation /Making the song your own 5 – Sing your solo song / How to own the stage

Jazz Vocal Workshop

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Students attending this class will learn tap into their inner soul diva while gaining valuable performance experience. Each week perform in front of your peers and rapidly strengthen your chops with the support of an experienced jazz vocal coach and a professional pianist. For three weeks out of the semester, students will rehearse and then perform with a professional jazz trio.

Glee Choir

Third Street Music School Settlement

Songs of Christmas: a Strum-Along/Sing-Along

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

Songs of Christmas: a Strum-Along/Sing-Along taught by ISTO. For guitar, ukulele, and other strumming instruments. We will play through easy chord arrangements of classic Christmas songs, and sing them together. Students should be familiar with the basic chords on their instruments. Songs will be played in easy guitar keys (G, C, D, etc.).

It’s Time to Start Singing! - Online

Bronxville Adult School

If you have always wanted to learn how to sing but have never had the opportunity to do so, this is the class for you. Join people who have the same love for singing that you do in the comfort of your own home. You’ll learn the essential tools of vocal technique (breathing, support, focus) in a supportive group setting so you can understand how to sing your favorite songs with ease.  You’ll learn some songs with the group that will teach...

Sacred Song School

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

The Sacred Arts Research Foundation and Golden Drum Community members have been cultivating their connection to sacred sound, chanting, mantra, folkloric and healing songs from around the world. Under the guidance and inspiration of Maestro Manuel Rufino, Taino Elder & world director of M.A.I.S.C, we have come together to create an educational platform for sacred songs to be learned.  Music is one of the deepest forms of prayer and healing...

R&B Vocal Workshop

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Step into the groove and learn the vocal stylings of the great R&B and funk artists circa 1950–1980! Students work in detail with a vocal coach and accompanist on refining style and expression in preparation for a final performance with a live band!

Vocal Technique I

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Students attending this class will examine the mechanics of singing. Geared for both experienced and beginning vocalists. Breath control, range, pitch, and other essential aspects of the vocal art are addressed in detail. Note: Recommended as a co-requisite for the jazz and R&B vocal workshops.

ATchoirNYC

Balance Arts Center @ 151 W 30th St, New York, NY

This choral experience is open to all people who enjoy singing with others! Each evening will begin with an extended whole-body 'tune-up' using principles of the Alexander Technique and we will explore exercises in vocalization while learning about our anatomy in motion. The second part will be a choral rehearsal where we will learn music and sing in a variety of genres and styles from baroque to modern, from classical to world music, culminating...

Audition Preparation, Posture & Presence Intensive

Balance Arts Center

Prepare for your auditions with a new awareness of how you present yourself. Receive feedback on and guidance to improve how your posture and presence affects your performance. In this workshop you will develop strategies for coping with anxiety during the rehearsal and performance situations. A mock audition will allow you to practice your new tools and awareness.  This intensive is developed through the principles of the Alexander Technique...

Vocal Technique III

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music

Students attending this class will examine the mechanics of singing. Geared for both experienced and beginning vocalists. Breath control, range, pitch, and other essential aspects of the vocal art are addressed in detail. Note: Recommended as a co-requisite for the jazz and R&B vocal workshops.

Vocal Technique II

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music @ 58 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Students attending this class will examine the mechanics of singing. Geared for both experienced and beginning vocalists. Breath control, range, pitch, and other essential aspects of the vocal art are addressed in detail. Note: Recommended as a co-requisite for the jazz and R&B vocal workshops. Pre-requisite: level 1

Improvising African Folk Songs-US & Brazil

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music

In this immersive class, singers Jascha Hoffman (NYC) and Zuza Goncalves (Sao Paulo, Brazil) will use a variety of folk and traditional songs to get our voices and bodies moving in time, laying the groundwork for deep improvisation.  The class will be rooted in the spirit of African-American folk traditions, which includes spirituals and shouts sung by the Georgia Sea Island Singers, and songs of work and play as transmitted by blues legend...

Vocal Harmony Duos & Trios

The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music @ 315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY

Explore the rich world of Early Country, Bluegrass, Old Time, and Gospel harmony singing, from lesser-known repertoire to old chestnuts.  Focus on two and three-part harmony singing, with opportunities to gain independence on a part, work in small groups, experiment with blend, and take home some new songs. Less advanced singers can start with the melody and then move to harmonizing, and more advanced singers can go deep into singing multiple...

Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music @ 58 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Students attending this class will attend this dynamic vocal ensemble that sings spirituals, gospel and jazz arrangements in an inspirational, supportive group setting. Both seasoned vocalists and “shower” singers (who benefit from the weekly vocal technique training that these rehearsals offer) will enjoy singing in this group and gain valuable performing experience and truly raise the roof! The semester culminates with a public performance...