Musical Theatre 1

Semi-Private Vocal Course – All levels welcomed [AGES 7-9 & 10-12]

Love Broadway? Join Matthew (Australian cast member of Mamma Mia!, My Fair Lady and Pippin) for five sessions of musical theatre magic. Develop vocal technique for the stage, extend your range, learn how to connect with lyric, and sing your favorite Broadway tunes in a semi-group setting. You’ll receive personal attention by performing your own solo song, and gain group skills such as harmony singing by learning and performing a group number from a current Broadway show. All skill levels welcome.

Instructor: Matthew

An Australian performer and songwriter, Matthew has been a vocal coach for the FOX television series The Singing Office, for Broadway Dreams, Open Jar Institute NYC, and Musical Theatre programs across the globe. As a performer, Matthew has starred in three Opera Australia productions at the Sydney Opera House: My Fair Lady, A Little Night Music and The Pirates of Penzance. Beginning his career as an original Australian cast member of Mamma Mia!, he also went on to play the title role in Pippin, and perform his original songs at Carnegie Hall, Ars Nova and Broadway’s Future Songbook Series.

SATURDAYS (1:00-2:00pm) [AGES: 7-9]  February 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9

SATURDAYS (2:00-3:00PM) [AGES: 10-12]  February 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9

  Only $299 for the 5-week course  (click for more info/purchase)

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Live Mic Singing 101

Semi-Private Vocal Class – Open level & Drop-in style [Adults/Teens]

A fun and informative class where students get vocal training, learn a song, then perform on a live mic in a showcase setting. This is a great class for those who wish to master one song at a time while learning vocal and performance techniques along the way, and prepare them to perform live, audition,video or sing karaoke. Group and some individual instruction will be given. Total beginners to intermediate level are welcomed.

Instructor: Azudi

Azudi is a Brooklyn based actor, singer-songwriter and educator with extensive live experience and has performed in dozens of productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and at multiple Tony award-winning regional theaters across the country. He is a member of the original Broadway casts of the critically acclaimed Broadway musicals “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” (featuring 4 time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban) and “Violet” (featuring Grammy nominee and 2 time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster).

Every Saturday  (3:00pm-4:00pm) excluding holidays

    Only $35 per 1-hour class  (click for more info/purchase)

$$SAVE: 10-pack for $300 per 1-hour class  (click for more info/purchase)

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Secrets of Singing (5-week vocal course) [Beginners]

5-week course consisting of 60-minute group lessons (class size: 4-6 students)

Course Description and Goals:

This class if for beginners who want to learn proper vocal technique and how to sing without straining your voice, and for more experienced singers who want to refresh their technique or get back into shape.  No prior experience is required. The class consists of breathing and vocal warm-ups with piano, singing songs  with group and sometimes as a trio, duo and solo. Songs are: Pop/Rock/R&B/Soul/Musical Theater etc. Each week a different topic is covered while teaching students basic vocal technique via proper breathing, projection, tone etc. Students will expand vocal range, gain pitch control, find their  unique tone, sing with emotions and confidence, mic technique. Song styles are Pop/Rock/R&B/Soul/Musical Theater.  Song Material:  After signing up for the class, students will receive email with our student guide including song selections and students are also welcomed to suggest songs.

Instructor: Jonna : 

Jonna is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, dance teacher and a vocal coach from Finland. Bachelor’s degree in pop and jazz vocal performance from Metropolia University in Helsinki, Finland and Royal College of Music (Kungliga Musikhögskolan) in Stockholm, Sweden. Fun Fact: Jonna recorded three albums under Sony Music.

Wednesdays (7:30-8:30pm)

Jan 23, 30th, Feb 6, 13 and 20th

Next Run: Feb 27th, March 6, 13, 20th and 27th

Thursdays (7:30-8:30pm)

February 7, 14, 21 28th and March 7

Instructor Jonna

  Only $169 for 5-week course  (click for more info/purchase)

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SINGING 101 w/ JONNA: ADULTS/TEENS

Vocal Group Class (60 minutes)  THURSDAYS @ 6:30-7:30pm – Contact us to sign up, receptionist on 2nd floor will guide studio number, (3-6 students)!

Course Description and Goals:

A fun, informative and supportive weekly class (drop-ins are welcomed) where students practice voice technique in a group but also get some individual instruction.

All classes starts with breathing and vocal warm ups with acoustic piano and then each student gets a chance to work on a song of their choice as a solo or with the group if they prefer not to sing alone.

Total beginners to intermediate level are welcomed. Students are expected to practice the warm ups provided and do their best to memorize song lyrics.

Students will learn different topics such as breathing from your diaphragm, pitch control, expanding your vocal range, how to sing with dynamics, song performance and more.  You gotta be in it to win it!

Instructor: Jonna Christensen: 

Jonna is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, dance teacher and a vocal coach from Finland. Bachelor’s degree in pop and jazz vocal performance from Metropolia University in Helsinki, Finland and Royal College of Music (Kungliga Musikhögskolan) in Stockholm, Sweden. Fun Fact: Sony artist pop/r&b star in Scandinavia.

    Only $35 per 1-hour class  (click for more info/purchase)

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Solo Performance Course

4-week course consisting of 60-minute group lessons (up to 4 students)

Course Description and Goals:

This class is for students who have some prior experience but wish to work on their live chops, expand their vocal vocabulary, overcome performance anxiety and improve their ability to perform live. Brush up your breathing and voice technique, work on song repertoire, interpretation, performance and stage presence with use of live mic.  The last class is treated as a mock showcase with friends and family invited as well to provide an audience with video recording. Students will expand their vocal technique and learn to perform with emotions and confidence. Students choose the song(s) to work on but instructor may also suggest songs that fit your style of voice.

Instructor: Azudi

Azudi is a Brooklyn based actor, singer-songwriter and educator with extensive live experience and has performed in dozens of productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and at multiple Tony award-winning regional theaters across the country. He is a member of the original Broadway casts of the critically acclaimed Broadway musicals “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812” (featuring 4 time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban) and “Violet” (featuring Grammy nominee and 2 time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster).

Thursdays (7:00-8:00pm) next course: Jan  17 and 24, 31st and Feb 7th!

 Feb 21, 28th, March 7 and 14th

  Only $199 for 4-week course  (click for more info/purchase)

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