Why Study This Course?
Want to take your jazz singing to the next level? Led by Linley Weir, this course offers a fun and creative environment to develop your skills. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to perform and nurture your individual style. This course is perfect for singers looking to grow their confidence and explore the world of jazz.
This practical course provides a nurturing environment for developing your jazz singing. You will gain a solid grounding in jazz vocal performance and build confidence in your abilities.
This course covers:
Understanding form and song structure
Developing confidence and all aspects of performance skills
Working with and communicating with other musicians
Listening to and appreciating the classic vocalists
Your tutor will share her knowledge and skills. We will work together to focus your learning goals. You'll learn by singing with other musicians, communicating effectively, and listening to classic vocalists. You'll also develop an awareness of your voice, create a structured practice routine, and fully appreciate each song in your repertoire.
You will be able to sing some songs already, although not necessarily jazz.
You will have some appreciation of pitch.
Some knowledge of music theory will be useful.
Level 1 literacy is important, as handouts will be distributed.
There is no formal assessment. You will identify individual goals and reflect on your development. Your tutor will assess your learning through the practical nature of the classes. You may wish to progress to further practical jazz courses at Richmond Jazz School. See the website for more information on these courses.
The course will include performance opportunities at college concerts and events, including a weekly Saturday lunchtime open mic session. Your tutor may recommend music reference books and recordings to listen to.
Please note that tutors may occasionally be changed at short notice. While teaching styles may vary, we ensure consistent quality across all of our courses. For this reason, a change of tutor does not qualify for a refund.