A springtime buzz is in the air at the moment. Preparations are well and truly under way and bookings are being taken for our upcoming workshop with Ian Shaw. A multi talented Jazz singer, songwriter, producer, raconteur and showman, we are thrilled to be working with him for our Spring Jazz Vocal and Recording workshop at The Premises. Having started out in the Alternative Cabaret Circuit Ian has deservedly earned the title of our finest jazz singer, winning the BBC Jazz Award for Best Jazz Vocalist in 2007 and 2004. With 11 studio albums, he also boasts production credits including Jamie Cullum, Charlotte Church and Marcella Detroit and is a regular on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 4.
Little know fact: Ian Shaw is so good that a US critic claimed if his 2008 ‘Lifejacket’ album didn’t make it to the top they would eat their iPod. Whilst we would never encourage people to eat iPods, we would obviously encourage you to get involved for what promises to be an amazing opportunity to work alongside one of the Jazz world’s greatest talents.
The course runs for 5 days from Friday 28th May- Tuesday 1st June 2010, and is split into two parts.
The first three days cover all the basics which include (amongst much else): choosing material and your identity, exploring your vocal range and learning rhythmic and harmonic improvisation, connecting with your audience and learning the subtleties between studio and live singing. Comprehensive doesn’t even come close. We are particularly pleased to offer students the unique opportunity to sing alongside a great rhythm section that we’ll bring in, as well as providing a great background to getting the best out of your jazz vocals. All of this is what you’ll put into practice over the next two days when, with the assistance of a piano trio and an experienced engineer, you’ll make your very own vocal recording. And all in the wonderful carbon neutral surroundings of The Premises solar powered London recording studio and alongside Ian Shaw.
The cost is only £325 and places are strictly limited to 20. If you are interested, you can check out full information here (Jazz Vocal Course Details.pdf), or better still, get in contact with Julia Craik on 020 7729 7593 / info@premisesstudios.com to reserve your place.
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