I've decided on my three songs. I've worked out the dramatic middle section and drafted some patter. Now I still need to work out the beginning and the end, then polish it up, but it's averted the panic, freeing me up to enjoy the opportunities on offer during the week.
On this Tuesday morning we are treated to a jazz workshop with Libby O'Donovan. I'm one of four people to be "workshopped" by Libby. It's my first time in a jazz workshop. Each person has chosen a different style of music and has different challenges to address. As a result, across the four performances there is a range of advice. I capture my workshop on video so I can come back and watch it again. This is important as my focus is on rhythm - you need to hear it repeatedly and drum it into your head!
There is also a small group workshop with Libby in which we take a well-known song and convert it to a "swing" style. Everyone has the opportunity to sing during this session. I also have a session of vocal coaching with Libby during the afternoon. She gives me some extremely helpful and creative suggestions for song interpretation. I've now had all three of my songs workshopped, so maybe I can try out some other songs over the next couple of days.
We also spend some time developing our show titles, and our "patter" to link the songs. It's great to hear what other people are thinking, and to toss around ideas. When your mind is stimulated, ideas come together.
Sidonie Henbest presents a thought-provoking workshop on how to market yourself and your show. I think we all start seeing ourselves differently as a result of Sidonie's insights.
I'm really enjoying the company of the other performers and it's great to watch them perform. The atmosphere is full of energy and enthusiasm. Tomorrow we'll reach the half-way mark. The sense of anticipation is building!
On this Tuesday morning we are treated to a jazz workshop with Libby O'Donovan. I'm one of four people to be "workshopped" by Libby. It's my first time in a jazz workshop. Each person has chosen a different style of music and has different challenges to address. As a result, across the four performances there is a range of advice. I capture my workshop on video so I can come back and watch it again. This is important as my focus is on rhythm - you need to hear it repeatedly and drum it into your head!
There is also a small group workshop with Libby in which we take a well-known song and convert it to a "swing" style. Everyone has the opportunity to sing during this session. I also have a session of vocal coaching with Libby during the afternoon. She gives me some extremely helpful and creative suggestions for song interpretation. I've now had all three of my songs workshopped, so maybe I can try out some other songs over the next couple of days.
We also spend some time developing our show titles, and our "patter" to link the songs. It's great to hear what other people are thinking, and to toss around ideas. When your mind is stimulated, ideas come together.
Sidonie Henbest presents a thought-provoking workshop on how to market yourself and your show. I think we all start seeing ourselves differently as a result of Sidonie's insights.
I'm really enjoying the company of the other performers and it's great to watch them perform. The atmosphere is full of energy and enthusiasm. Tomorrow we'll reach the half-way mark. The sense of anticipation is building!
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