WORKSHOPS - Intermediate Level 200 – Communication Series
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Starting off on the right foot...
“What exactly do you mean by fast latino-funk-swing? Are you gonna count it off, man?“
201 A
Styles – Straight & Swing
Learn to how to put the right words on the groove you're looking for. What exactly do you mean when you say "kinda jazzy"? How fast is “fast”? If you're not sure yourself, then you can’t very well expect your fellow musicians to follow your lead…
201 B
Range & Choosing Keys
Test your range – know your limits in chest, head and “mixed” voice. Tips for making informed choices regarding your repertoire, the desired effect, and what key is best for you.
201 C
Transposing Lead Sheets
Now that you know what key suits you best – Learn how to prepare clean, clear and correctly transposed charts. This will guarantee that you start off “on the same page” every time!
Styles – Straight & Swing
Learn to how to put the right words on the groove you're looking for. What exactly do you mean when you say "kinda jazzy"? How fast is “fast”? If you're not sure yourself, then you can’t very well expect your fellow musicians to follow your lead…
201 B
Range & Choosing Keys
Test your range – know your limits in chest, head and “mixed” voice. Tips for making informed choices regarding your repertoire, the desired effect, and what key is best for you.
201 C
Transposing Lead Sheets
Now that you know what key suits you best – Learn how to prepare clean, clear and correctly transposed charts. This will guarantee that you start off “on the same page” every time!
201 D
Intros & Count-offs
Simple, yet essential, guidelines which will help you establish the tempo and groove that you really want, then communicate it successfully so that the whole band kicks off together (and stays together!); swing, latin, funk, 12/8, fast, slow…
201 P
Practice Session - «Beginning»
Test your newly honed skills with a professional accompanist under the supervision and guidance of your teacher. Participants learn from each other’s successes, as well as mistakes and benefit from a minimum of 20 minutes of one-on-one time with the accompanist.
Intros & Count-offs
Simple, yet essential, guidelines which will help you establish the tempo and groove that you really want, then communicate it successfully so that the whole band kicks off together (and stays together!); swing, latin, funk, 12/8, fast, slow…
201 P
Practice Session - «Beginning»
Test your newly honed skills with a professional accompanist under the supervision and guidance of your teacher. Participants learn from each other’s successes, as well as mistakes and benefit from a minimum of 20 minutes of one-on-one time with the accompanist.
Avoid getting lost - Use a Road Map!
“Uh, it doesn’t seem like you knew quite when to come back in in the middle there, hon’…"
202 A
Respecting the Form
Gain freedom and independence through knowing the ins and outs of forms and song structures. Establish a “Road Map” and other practical strategies for avoiding getting lost during the solos. After all, it’s your job, not the accompanist’s, to know when you should come in, right?
Respecting the Form
Gain freedom and independence through knowing the ins and outs of forms and song structures. Establish a “Road Map” and other practical strategies for avoiding getting lost during the solos. After all, it’s your job, not the accompanist’s, to know when you should come in, right?
202 B
Hand Signals and Gestures – 1
Physical gestures and hand signs for creating a united front and respecting your Road Map.
202 P
Practice Session – «Middle»
Can you pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time? Work on your left/right brain coordination as you practice giving necessary signals at the appropriate time while singing along with a professional accompanist – and without getting lost!
Hand Signals and Gestures – 1
Physical gestures and hand signs for creating a united front and respecting your Road Map.
202 P
Practice Session – «Middle»
Can you pat your head and rub your tummy at the same time? Work on your left/right brain coordination as you practice giving necessary signals at the appropriate time while singing along with a professional accompanist – and without getting lost!
Finishing with Finesse
“Alright, kid, we’ll watch you for the end…"
203 A
Choosing an Ending
Skills for making sure that everyone ends “on a good note”. Attaching names to, and choosing, classic endings such as “tag”, “vamp”, coda, etc.
203 B
Hand Signals and Gestures – 2
More on choosing gestures and timing them properly to be sure to communicate clearly with fellow musicians.
Choosing an Ending
Skills for making sure that everyone ends “on a good note”. Attaching names to, and choosing, classic endings such as “tag”, “vamp”, coda, etc.
203 B
Hand Signals and Gestures – 2
More on choosing gestures and timing them properly to be sure to communicate clearly with fellow musicians.
203 P
Practice Session – «End»
Timing is everything – be prepared to give your accompanists fair warning of what’s coming up for the big finish! Participants learn from each other’s successes, as well as mistakes, and benefit from a minimum of 20 minutes of one-on-one time with the accompanist.
Practice Session – «End»
Timing is everything – be prepared to give your accompanists fair warning of what’s coming up for the big finish! Participants learn from each other’s successes, as well as mistakes, and benefit from a minimum of 20 minutes of one-on-one time with the accompanist.
An essential extension of your instrument
“You were great! It’s a shame we couldn’t really hear you though…”
204 A
Basic Mic Technique & Successful Sound Check
The basics of making the most of your microphone use – both handheld and on the mic stand. Fundamentals for an efficient and successful soundcheck so that you are sure to sound your best in any situation.
204 PA
Practice Session – Mic Technique
Get your body used to the positions and movements required for keeping the microphone in line with your instrument so that it may capture only the best of your sound.
204 B
Communicating with Sound Engineers – 1 (live)
Communication is a two-way street. Get tips from working professionals of the sound engineering field to learn what makes for a smoother sound production experience in a live setting.
Basic Mic Technique & Successful Sound Check
The basics of making the most of your microphone use – both handheld and on the mic stand. Fundamentals for an efficient and successful soundcheck so that you are sure to sound your best in any situation.
204 PA
Practice Session – Mic Technique
Get your body used to the positions and movements required for keeping the microphone in line with your instrument so that it may capture only the best of your sound.
204 B
Communicating with Sound Engineers – 1 (live)
Communication is a two-way street. Get tips from working professionals of the sound engineering field to learn what makes for a smoother sound production experience in a live setting.
204 PL
Practice Session – Live Soundcheck
Have your turn at communicating with the sound engineer to adjust your sound to your mutual liking in an efficient manner in a live concert setting.
204 C
Communicating with Sound Engineers– 2 (studio)
Additional tips – direct from the engineer’s mouth – for making your studio sessions as productive and painless as possible – and to achieve the results you’re looking for! Different mics, slightly different techniques, and above all, excellent communication skills!
204 PS
Practice Session – Studio
Have your turn at communicating with the sound engineer to adjust your sound to your mutual liking in an efficient manner in a studio setting.
Practice Session – Live Soundcheck
Have your turn at communicating with the sound engineer to adjust your sound to your mutual liking in an efficient manner in a live concert setting.
204 C
Communicating with Sound Engineers– 2 (studio)
Additional tips – direct from the engineer’s mouth – for making your studio sessions as productive and painless as possible – and to achieve the results you’re looking for! Different mics, slightly different techniques, and above all, excellent communication skills!
204 PS
Practice Session – Studio
Have your turn at communicating with the sound engineer to adjust your sound to your mutual liking in an efficient manner in a studio setting.
Let's take it from the top!
“Can you run that by me again, dear?"
205 P
Practice Session – Communication Series (200)
« Putting it all together »
Practice taking the lead from start to finish, using the skills accumulated throughout the workshop series. Beginning – Middle – End; Count-offs, Road-Maps, Gestures, and Mic Technique. Full run-throughs with professional musicians.
Practice Session – Communication Series (200)
« Putting it all together »
Practice taking the lead from start to finish, using the skills accumulated throughout the workshop series. Beginning – Middle – End; Count-offs, Road-Maps, Gestures, and Mic Technique. Full run-throughs with professional musicians.