- This is a live, online presentation (via Zoom).
- Can’t make it to the live event? We’ve got you covered with a replay recording, accessible for 14 days after the presentation.
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Why Vocal Jazz?
The popularity of artists like Laufey is a big win for voice teachers! Vocal jazz offers an excellent opportunity to explore contemporary singing and strengthen musicianship skills. In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll dive into jazz vocal techniques: stylistic nuances and interpretation, and the practical tools for learning: repertoire, lead sheets and accompaniment.
What You’ll Learn:
- jazz singing techniques and helpful warm-ups
- interpreting the jazz “feel”
- navigating lead sheets
- finding appropriate accompaniment
- Repertoire suggestions for beginners
By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel equipped and inspired to support your teen and adult students as they explore jazz and begin to find their own authentic sound. You’ll receive detailed handouts, curated resource lists, and a ready-to-use lesson plan so you can start right away.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and expand your repertoire! Register now and empower your students to explore the exciting world of vocal jazz. (Spaces are limited)
About Mim Adams
Mim is a vocalist, educator, and music director with extensive experience in vocal jazz performance and pedagogy. With a background in formal jazz studies and as an active performer, she brings both academic insight and practical expertise to her teaching. She has led ensembles at York University and Mohawk College, specializing in jazz choir and vocal ensemble direction, and teaches private lessons in jazz voice and musicianship to singers of all levels. Her approach emphasizes accessible, stylistically informed training that helps singers develop confidence, creativity, and a strong musical identity within the jazz tradition.
