Duration of the online course: 4 hours and 27 minutes
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Explore the world of Jazz Singing with Singers Story's free online course, featuring essential tips and techniques for aspiring jazz vocalists.
In this free course, learn about
Foundations of Jazz Singing
Core Jazz Improvisation Techniques
Essential Jazz Repertoire for Beginners
Rhythmic Phrasing and Swing Feel
Jazz Harmony and Pitch Control
Jazz Standards Interpretation
Copy-and-Response Scat Practice
Developing Scat Fluency
Ear Training and Chord Changes
Applying Scat to Songs
Phrasing, Transposition, and Blues Improv
Performance Skills and Jazz-Specific Warmups
Course Description
Discover the captivating world of Jazz Singing with Singers Story's engaging online course. Perfect for aspiring jazz vocalists, this course delves deep into what makes a jazz singer stand out. Whether you're taking your first steps in jazz or looking to refine your scat singing techniques, there's something for you here.
Begin your journey by understanding the essence of jazz singing. Move on to mastering super easy improvisation tricks tailored for singers, making it accessible to even beginners. Gain insights into accelerating your jazz scat singing with nifty, effective methods shared throughout the course. Explore a range of beginner-friendly jazz songs and solidify your skills with essential phrasing basics.
The course features rhythmic improvisation exercises and pitching exercises focused on dominant 7ths and major 7ths, equipping you with the tools to enhance your musical versatility. Dive into jazz improvisation and scatting lessons, where you'll practice through fun exercises like the 'Copy Me Jazz-Scat Singing Exercise' and 'Easy Breezy Jazz Vocal Warm Up'.
Additionally, learn how to sing jazz standards like 'Honeysuckle Rose', transpose songs effortlessly, and improvise without hitting bum notes. Elevate your performance with tips on enhancing your stage presence, and discover how to add impactful scat to your repertoire.
To top it off, the course offers practical advice on altering melodies and provides key performance techniques every singer should know, ensuring you're well-prepared for any stage or jam session. This comprehensive course is a must for any vocalist looking to shine in the jazz genre.
Course content
Video class: What Makes You A Jazz Singer14m
Exercise: What most defines a jazz singer?
Video class: Yes you CAN improvise! Super easy improv trick for singers08m
Exercise: Best first step to start jazz vocal improvisation
Video class: What does it mean to be a jazz singer?10m
Exercise: What most creates forward motion and elastic feel in jazz singing
Video class: What does it mean to be a jazz singer?10m
Exercise: What most creates forward motion and elastic feel in jazz singing
Video class: Accelerate Your Jazz Scat Singing With This Nifty Trick!03m
Exercise: Which practice method best strengthens the voice to hand connection for jazz scat singing and improves pitch accuracy?
Video class: Accelerate Your Jazz Scat Singing With This Nifty Trick!03m
Exercise: Which practice method best strengthens the voice to hand connection for jazz scat singing and improves pitch accuracy?
Video class: Five Beginner Jazz Songs For Singers10m
Exercise: Which song is highlighted for its AABA structure, with a repeated A section that makes it beginner-friendly?
Video class: Five Beginner Jazz Songs For Singers10m
Exercise: Which song is highlighted for its AABA structure, with a repeated A section that makes it beginner-friendly?
Video class: Phrasing Basics For Singers | Lesson 111m
Exercise: Best first step to improve jazz phrasing
Video class: Rhythmic Improvisation Exercise07m
Exercise: Which simple rhythmic improvisation tactic best adds swing variety over a 1 6 2 5 standard like Blue Moon
Video class: Rhythmic Improvisation Exercise07m
Exercise: Which simple rhythmic improvisation tactic best adds swing variety over a 1 6 2 5 standard like Blue Moon
Video class: Dominant 7th Pitching Exercise | Singer's Secret07m
Exercise: What alteration defines a dominant 7th arpeggio in jazz singing?
Video class: Major 7th Pitching Exercise | Singer's Secret10m
Exercise: In F major, which note is the major seventh extension often targeted in jazz singing exercises?
Video class: Jazz Improvisation/ Scatting Lesson09m
Exercise: Best starting strategy for jazz scat improvisation
Video class: Jazz Improvisation/ Scatting Lesson09m
Exercise: Best starting strategy for jazz scat improvisation
Video class: Jazz Improvisation/ Scatting Lesson09m
Exercise: Best starting strategy for jazz scat improvisation
Video class: How To Sing Honeysuckle Rose // Jazz Standards Improv!09m
Exercise: Keeping a jazz standard fresh across repeats
Video class: How To Sing Honeysuckle Rose // Jazz Standards Improv!09m
Exercise: Keeping a jazz standard fresh across repeats
Video class: Copy Me Jazz-Scat Singing Exercise04m
Exercise: For beginner jazz scat singing, which practice approach is most effective?
Video class: Copy Me Jazz-Scat Singing Exercise04m
Exercise: For beginner jazz scat singing, which practice approach is most effective?
Video class: Easy Breezy Jazz Vocal Warm Up04m
Exercise: Best starting pitch and breath setup for a jazz vocal warm up
Video class: Fun Jazz Scatting Exercise | Singer's Secret05m
Exercise: What practice method best builds scat fluency in jazz singing as highlighted in the exercise
Video class: Fun Jazz Scatting Exercise | Singer's Secret05m
Exercise: What practice method best builds scat fluency in jazz singing as highlighted in the exercise
Video class: Jazz Improv05m
Exercise: What is the primary goal of the jazz blues improv ear training exercise?
Video class: Jazz Improv05m
Exercise: What is the primary goal of the jazz blues improv ear training exercise?
Video class: Jazz Improv05m
Exercise: What is the primary goal of the jazz blues improv ear training exercise?
Video class: Change Your Melodies Without Hitting Bum Notes!07m
Exercise: What is the most effective first step for a jazz singer to internalize chord changes for melodic improvisation?
Video class: How To Easily Add Scat To Your Songs In A Cool Way05m
Exercise: Beginner-friendly way to add scat to a contemporary song
Video class: How To Sing Jazz - Scat Singing Lesson 106m
Exercise: What is the best starting strategy for scat improvisation in jazz singing?
Video class: How To Sing Jazz - Scat Singing Lesson 106m
Exercise: What is the best starting strategy for scat improvisation in jazz singing?
Video class: Phrasing For Singers - Start Here05m
Exercise: Foundational step for jazz phrasing and breath placement
Video class: How To Transpose Songs Really Easily04m
Exercise: On-the-gig transposition for jazz singing: C major down to A
Video class: How To Improvise (For Singing)05m
Exercise: Which scale is the most beginner friendly for jazz vocal improvisation over a blues progression
Video class: How To Improvise (For Singing)05m
Exercise: Which scale is the most beginner friendly for jazz vocal improvisation over a blues progression
Video class: How to improve your stage presence - 3 performance techniques every singer should know06m
Exercise: At the start of a jazz performance, which action most effectively builds instant rapport with the audience?
Video class: Warm Up Exercise For Jazz Singers03m
Exercise: What feature makes this warm-up specifically suited to jazz singing?