Jazz crooning
Time: 12:15 - 13:45
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: MF647
- Dates: 01/05/24 - 26/06/24
- Time: 12:15 - 13:45
- Taught: Wed, Daytime
- Duration: 9 sessions (over 9 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Emzee Haywoode
Course Code: MF647
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Duration: 9 sessions (over 9 weeks)
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What is the course about?
Study and sing 'easy listening' / 'crooning' style : we'll draw from influential vocalists such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, Dean Martin. Repertoire will be announced prior to the start of the course.
What will we cover?
Vocal technique, breathing, projection, and 'styling'. Understand swing, Latin and ballad feel. Awareness of song form and arrangements. Count in a song at the chosen tempo and in the correct time feel. Speak 'the lingo' when talking to your accompanist.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Sing an arrangement of a chosen song in an appropriate key for you, with live piano accompaniment.
Have an expanded repertoire of classic jazz tunes.
Enjoy an increased awareness of jazz protocols and the genre.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The ability to sing in tune and in time is essential. Enthusiasm and discipline will be of advantage.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Tutor demonstration of songs, and recordings will guide you. Singing as a group, and on your own. Be prepared to learn songs for performance.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Jazz singing courses, Soul and blues, more 'crooning'….
Emzee is an experienced professional vocalist of the highest caliber who hails from a musical family. Her father Don Haywoode is the legendary vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer & arranger who gained critical acclaim with THE VELOURS, an American touring band whose first tour was with Ray Charles. Emzee was signed to RCA records as a recording artist and session musician and worked with an impressive array of artists such as Bo Diddley, Dr John, Mtume, Hugh Masekala, Osibisa, Herbie Hancock, Jools Holland, Barry White, Paul Weller, Lou Rawls, & Cassandra Wilson. Emzee’s influences and training is derived directly from Doo Wop and street corner singing tradition. Emzee is a versatile and rounded musician who pours her skills into her songwriting. Her first release ‘Don’t Poison Me’ on Boss Records was an underground hit and co-written with Livingstone Brown. While continuing to perform and write music, she also dedicates her energy to teaching music.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
