Elements of Jazz Vocals
Have you ever wondered what goes into singing a jazz song? Gillian Margot is here to help you dissect it into a process that will work for you.
The vocalist always counts in the tune.
Let Gillian help you take charge of the bandstand.
Have you ever wondered what goes into singing a jazz song? Gillian is here to help you dissect it into a process that will work for you.
Step by step she tackles artistic expression, the process of learning a song from beginning to end, researching to being able to improvise on your own. You will conquer:
- Gaining the confidence to lead the band
- Dealing with stage fright
- Tackling bad habits
- Finding a key that works best for you
So stand up straight, get comfortable and get ready to dive in and find your authentic sound.
Meet Your Instructor
Having an exquisite voice, a disarmingly wide range and a style that is deeply rooted in the tradition of the great jazz vocalists, Gillian Margot possesses a gift of storytelling and stunning lyrical delivery.
A native of Toronto, Canada, Margot studied under a generation of jazz legends including Oscar Peterson, Freddy Cole, Carol Welsman, and Norman Simmons. Equally at home in the musical worlds of jazz, R&B, chamber, and pop, she has been invited to perform in major venues worldwide with a long list of top-tier talent, including Sting, Kathleen Battle, Jeremy Pelt, Chris Botti, and GRAMMY® artists Robert Glasper and Geoffrey Keezer. Additionally, her voice can be heard in numerous commercials, feature films, and television programs.
Course Contents
Course content
- Welcome from Gillian
- Embraceable You
- Learning A Song – Part 1
- Moon River with Natalie
- Learning A Song – Part 2
- How High The Moon with Natalie
- Learning A Song – Part 3
- Triste with Elayna
- Root Movement for Vocalists
- Blue Skies with Elayna
- Finding Your Sound
- Gillian and Adam
- Trust Yourself
