Singing the Blues Away - 4 class online series

Berkeley CA

01 September, 2021

Description

Blues is the most primal, powerful part of your soul and singing it is more fun than you can possibly imagine! Blues Singer and Educator Pamela Rose is offering this exciting new 4 part workshop online series through the Jazz School (California Jazz Conservatory) in Berkeley. 4 Sats, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11 am - Noon. Cost: $125 for the series. In this 4-part workshop, students learn fundamental blues theory, while studying the cultural importance of the blues and its development. All participants sing (while muted on zoom) and learn a lot! Each week, blues singer and educator Pamela Rose leads the class through a lively series of singalongs and exercises – and gives a short presentation shining a light on great blues vocalists such as Bessie Smith, B.B.King, Howlin' Wolf and Koko Taylor We delve into the unique cultural impact and vocal style of each great singer, while listening and learning and then singing their songs. All classes will have vigorous vocal warm-ups and singalongs (with lyrics provided). No previous singing experience or music training necessary. Students aren’t required to “unmute” unless they want to! Be prepared to sing your heart out! Call the Jazz School at to enroll or use this link: