Teaching

The Jazz Singer: A Workshop Series with Ed Reed

The Jazz School The Jazzschool
2087 Addison, Berkeley
510-845-5373

This is the second year that Ed will offer this three-part series which covers, at a very personal and in-depth level, the aspects that make a singer truly authentic in the jazz tradition. Each workshop consists of an interactive lecture with exercises that promote self-evaluation. Each workshop also offers ample opportunity to perform and interpret class material.

Maximum student enrollment: 10
Maximum number of auditors: 10

Prerequisite: no jazz singing experience necessary. Students must bring at least 4 songs with accompanying sheet music to class.

Series: $150
Individual workshops: $65
Auditors: $40

The Singer - A Journey of self-exploration and illumination.
Sunday, November 15, noon - 3 pm

The Gift - Exploring and applying natural ability.
Sunday, February 21, 2010, noon - 3 pm

The Song - Understanding and expressing the lyric.
Sunday, May 16, 2010, noon - 3 pm


For more information about the series and registration, call the Jazzschool at 510-845-5373, or go to http://www.jazzschool.com

 

SUMMER 2010

Singing Ballads, Telling Stories

The Jazz School The Jazzschool
2087 Addison, Berkeley
510-845-5373

Subtle interpretation, phrasing and dynamics are all part of singing a ballad. Instructor, Ed Reed, will share his experience and story-telling techniques with students of all levels. Singers will have an opportunity to bring a new song each week and explore the text, the sub-text, the personal and the universal stories of their songs. Week one will be a lecture, demonstration and listening session. Weeks two through six students will perform with a pianist.

Limited to 6 students.

July 12 - August 16, 2010 (Monday nights)
$240 for the 6-week series


For more information about the series and registration, call the Jazzschool at 510-845-5373, or go to http://www.jazzschool.com