Private Consultation

  • All ages

  • No experience necessary

  • Voice, Piano, Arranging, Composing, Transcribing

  • 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes

  • Audition preparation

  • Integration of music theory, history, sight singing, basic rhythm and pitch

  • Private access to sheet music, recordings, practice tracks, and more

Lesson Expectations:

  1. Professionalism (on both ends). This includes a quiet, neutral space, cohesive with learning and making sound.

  2. Mutual Respect. I will not promote or condone discrimination or bias based on gender, sexuality, race, disability, age, class, et. all.

  3. Lessons cancelled without 24 hours notice will not be refunded or rescheduled.

  4. Both parties reserve the right at all times to terminate relationship/end a live Zoom session.

Workshops

 

Communication on the Bandstand

New to the collaborative music scene? Confused about how to work with a rhythm section? The specific language, or even body language, within the jazz idiom is unique and essential to successful music making. Learn to communicate on the spot with your fellow musicians to create that perfect balance of structure and improvisation.


Interactive workshop suitable for all levels of vocalists and instrumentalists. Rates upon request.


Swinging with Style

Perfect for any small or large vocal ensemble, transform your average vocal jazz chart using authentic style, improvisation, and collaboration to help your group stand out.

Interactive workshop suitable for beginner to advanced level vocal ensembles. Rates upon request.

Art of the Vocalese

Unique to the jazz idiom, the vocalese is a lyrical composition based on a once spontaneous instrumental solo—putting words to notes. From the Paul Whiteman Orchestra to Joni Mitchell, learn the rich history of this exciting craft that calls for the intersection of voice and instrument.

Lecture demonstration and performance with optional interactive workshop. Suitable for novice level musicians, ages high school and up. Rates upon request.