Description:
In general, you would characterize vocal jazz tone as smooth and easy. Think Ella Fitzgerald or Nat King Cole. A few ways to capture this effortless tone is to sing on a syllable that encourages airflow and a rich, warm tone.
Camille will sing “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon” for you, and then you will sing it together on a syllable like LOO. Just listen first and follow along with the melody!
Camille will sing “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon” for you, and then you will sing it together on a syllable like LOO. Just listen first and follow along with the melody!
Exercises:
- Camille sing & play “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon”
- Listen & repeat, line by line, on LOO
- Listen & repeat, longer sections, on vowel
- Student sing “By The Light Of The Silvery Moon” on lyrics
See you in the next lesson for vibrato & other embellishments!
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
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2:
Warmup
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3:
Swung Rhythm
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4:
Smooth Easy Tone
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5:
Vibrato & Embellishment
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6:
Conclusion
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.