Conferences, Performing Arts Centers, Schools

Performances can be combined with one-day or multiple workshops. Workshops are individually tailored to the venue and participants and can focus on any of the following topics.

The Whole Singer ™ Experience

This workshop puts together all the technical and artistic elements that make for great singing in contemporary styles. Through group exercises, demonstrations and individual coaching, each participant will:

Learn how functional voice technique can increase range, flexibility and stamina

Understand the difference between “mix” and “belt” and how to use vocal production appropriate to the musical genre

Discover how to bring a unique style and interpretation to each song

Become a more expressive performer

The Whole Singer ™ workshops have been presented at Millenium Music Conference, New England Conservatory Summer School.

Musical Theater Workshop

This hands-on group workshop introduces participants to strategies that will prepare them for successful auditions and musical theater performances including:

Vocal Considerations: how to choose songs, keys and styles that show you off to best advantage.

Repertoire: find out what you should include in your “book.”

Acting the Song: choose a strong intention for your piece and how to best convey that to your audience.

Working with an accompanist: let your pianist help you.

Stage presence: become comfortable with your nonverbal communication and learn how to deal effectively with stage fright.

Stage presence: become comfortable with your nonverbal communication and learn how to deal effectively with stage fright.

Using Your Voice for Power and Effectiveness

It’s not just musical performers who need to use their voices effectively, to project without strain, and give expression and emotion to what they’re saying. In today’s market everyone needs to be speaking – on or off camera. Whether you are the CEO, or a Solo-preneur, in today’s marketing environment you are now the voice of your business.

The “Voice for Speakers” workshop includes mini-lectures, group exercises and individual coaching to:

Build vocal stamina so you can project without getting tired

Become a more expressive speaker

Learn to connect with your audience

Develop greater “stage presence”

Improve nonverbal communication

Manage stage-fright

Workshops in speaking and presentation skills have been presented at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Business Networking International and Boston Bar Association.