Introduction to Vocal Jazz and Improvisation
About Introduction to Vocal Jazz and Improvisation
✨ Have you ever imagined what it feels like to be a jazz singer? ✨
How does it sound when you let your voice fly free through improvisation? In this class, you’ll step into the world of vocal jazz, discovering its unique styles and learning from the sounds of legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Together, we’ll:
• Build a foundation in what vocal jazz is and how it works.
• Explore different vocal jazz styles with fun, practical exercises.
• Try improvisation in a supportive environment, because improvising is not only possible, it’s fun!
Come ready to experiment, listen, and sing;this is your chance to taste the freedom and creativity of vocal jazz.
The capacity for this class is 25 students.
Class Goals
Goal 1. Understand the foundations of vocal jazz by exploring its history, styles, and iconic singers such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Goal 2. Develop vocal technique and confidence through guided jazz vocal exercises and practice.
Goal 3. Experience improvisation as a creative tool to explore personal expression and the joy of jazz singing.
Age Range
Adults
Skill Level
Beginner
Contact the Teacher
Send a direct message from the teacher's profile page with any questions you might have about the class.
When
Single 2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive lifetime access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before each session's start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward. Contact us with any questions. This class, and all lessons and classes on Lessonface, are covered by the Lessonface Guarantee.
Book 1:1 online lessons with Jatziri Gallegos on their Lessonface profile.
Jatziri Gallegos
Since arriving in New York in 2009, Jatziri (pronounced Hat-City) Gallegos has become an international ambassador of cultural understanding through music. Premiering new compositions and cultivating spontaneous moments on the bandstand, the singer, composer and educator renews her commitment to promoting sensitivity through artistic expression.
About Lessonface, PBC
Lessonface's mission is to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably. Since 2012, we've hosted more than 30,000 students and 2,000 teachers for over 500,000 music, language, and arts lessons and classes online.