Private Instruction, Master Classes, Workshops, and more

“It took only one lesson before I was hooked on Kate’s teaching style. Her charismatic teaching techniques fill you with confidence to grow and develop your voice to its full potential.”

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One of Canada’s most respected teachers of the art of jazz singing, Kate teaches private voice lessons and classes in Vancouver, BC. With over a decade of experience as a singing teacher and vocal coach in one-on-one singing lessons and group classes, Kate’s warm and personal approach covers many essential facets of the art, including:

freeing your voice
developing your own sound
choosing and developing your repertoire
improvising
lead sheet preparation
communicating with your accompanist(s)
rehearsal techniques

Read what Kate’s students say…

CONTINUE READING FOR INFORMATION ON PRIVATE INSTRUCTION, MASTER CLASSES, AND UPCOMING WORKSHOPS.

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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Private students of all levels and ages are accepted year-round. To set up a consultation by e-mail or telephone, please contact Kate at help! (please be sure to include your telephone number in your message).

PRIVATE MASTER CLASSES

The NEXT CLASS is FRIDAY, March 19th, 2010. Book your spot in advance at help!

Join Kate for one of her new monthly master classes at her home studio.
This intimate environment gives the students an opportunity to perform with a top jazz pianist and to learn individually and in a group setting. Participate or just observe and learn. Classes are limited to seven participating singers and seven observers. To learn more about how the class works, or to receive notification of upcoming classes, please contact help!

Comments on the Master Classes from Participants and Observers:

“This was an intimate class, masterfully orchestrated by Kate. The atmosphere was supportive and fun. Her easy-going, warm, teaching style put everyone at ease and allowed us all to express ourselves fully. ” - Participant

“I had a wonderful time at the music session last night. It was a new experience for me….and very exciting.” - Observer

“A warm, and cozy environment, and a wonderful and insightful evening. Kate articulates her ideas and concepts is an eloquent, thoughtful and intelligent way.” - Participant

“I took a lot away from this class and recommend it to anyone who wants to understand more about jazz singing and their own strengths and weaknesses. “- Participant

“I highly recommend these intimate Master Classes. Kate’s class combines singers and observers. With superior instruction and the accompaniment of a great professional keyboardiist, we gained insight into the nuances of communicating with accompanists, creating song charts, counting-in tempos and much more. ” - Observer

“I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the evening – it’s rare to find a group of like-minded NICE people where I can feel safe to “expose” myself and have fun doing it ” - Participant

WORKSHOPS and INTENSIVES

More about Kate’s workshops…

NEW WORKSHOPS! Coming SOON

Getting Your Music Together (2 hours)

(date and location TBA) Fee: $50
Learn the basics of chart writing (including how a good chart works, how to transpose/change keys, the meaning and function of song form, and more). A hands-on workshop that will give you the basic skills you need to put a professional quality book of YOUR music together.

Ins and Outs: The Basics of Intros and Endings that Really Work (2 hours)

(date and location TBA) Fee: $50
Gain a solid understanding of some classic ‘endings’ for songs: Learn how to write them, cue them and sing them. Essential information for any performing singer.

Count Me In! How to set up your tune with the perfect count-in. (2 hours)

(date and location TBA) Fee: $50
Learn simple and effective formulas for counting in your tune. Why leave someone else in charge of your musical moment? Get the tempo, groove and feeling you want on every song every time.

INTENSIVES

Singing Your Song (date and location TBA)

A One-Day Intensive Performance Workshop for Beginning and Intermediate Level Singers with an interest in Jazz Repertoire and Vocal Improvisation
10am-6pm (includes lunch break)

BOOK A CLASS FOR YOURSELF OR A GROUP

Book a General Interest Class or a Performance Master Class for a group (5-20 people), or for your school class. Classes are two to three hours in length. Here are just a few of the topics that the classes can include.

Developing the Voice: “Your Instrument”: Warm-ups and vocal exercises that will give the singer control, strength, delicacy, and flexibility.
Singing the Jazz Standards: Importance of “knowing the tune”, developing your own repertoire, good arrangements, working well with instrumentalists.
Vocal Improvisation: Ways to approach “singing over chord changes”, exercises to explore vocabulary and develop both solo and group improvisational skills.
Career Development: Learn how to promote yourself as a singer. Promotional tools such as a resumé, bio, demos, contacts, mailing lists, etc. are discussed.
Design your own Master Class in consultation with Kate: help!

COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION

Kate is a faculty member at both of Vancouver’s fine jazz/contemporary music programs at Vancouver Community College and at Capilano University. For more information, contact: