Masterclasses
Studio Masterclasses on Zoom
Sunday, January 31 at 4pm - Yoga for Singers with Aude
Join Aude for an exploration of singing through the five yoga energy locks (the bandhas). We will start with a simple yoga Vinyasa flow. All of your cameras will be turned off so don’t worry about others watching. We will then explore how to use these concepts in singing. We will finish by doing a short flow that you can do on your own as a warm up before singing or to start your day. What you need:
A section of music you can experiment with on your own (nobody else will hear)
Water
Comfy clothes (I would not recommend jeans)
Yoga mat (if you don’t have one, a carpet or a couple towels/blankets will do)
Sunday, February 21 at 4pm - Dancing with the Expressive Voice with Grayson
Grayson is looking forward to exploring with us the invisible dance of the breath and how we can use it in our singing. We will be exploring movement in our bodies and how we can translate that to movement on the breath. Because we will be moving, wear something comfortable.
If you would like to sing during this masterclass, please let us know!
Email us at bytown.singing@gmail.com to register as an auditor or performer.
$20 for Bytown Students
$25 for the Public
Sunday, March 28 at 4pm - Cara - "Singing in Style: Ornamentation and Performance Practice from 1500 to the Present"
Are you working on a piece that you want to polish on a higher level? Sometimes it can feel like we sing each song in our repertoire the same way. We will be exploring techniques on how we can "play" with different ways of singing each phrase that helps us develop a deeper understanding and versaitility in our singing.
$20 for Bytown Students
$25 for the Public
$10 to Audit
Please send your payment to bytown.singing@gmail.com through e-transfer, or email to make other arrangements.
Here is the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/7296653583
Sunday, April 18 at 4pm - Cara and Grayson - Practice Makes Perfect!… Or Does It?
Cara and Grayson are excited to present methods to improve your practicing and polishing skills. Have you ever noticed that you spend a lot of time practicing, only to continue to make the same mistakes or have the same issues? This masterclass will help you find the skills you need to get the most out of your practice sessions and improve your results.
Email us at bytown.singing@gmail.com to register as an auditor or performer. Please send your payments by e-Transfer to bytown.singing@gmail.com, or email to make other arrangements.
Perform: $20 for Bytown Students, $25 for the Public
Audit: $10 for Bytown Students, $15 for the Public
Here is the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/7296653583
Sunday, May 30 at 4pm - Ania - Singing On Camera
Many of us have been challenged by the opportunity (or necessity) to sing on camera over the past year. Ania will present techniques on how to get the best result with the technology you are working with. She will also offer tips on how to prepare for a recording session.
Email us at bytown.singing@gmail.com to register as an auditor or performer.
Perform: $20 for Bytown Students, $25 for the Public
Audit: $10 for Bytown Students, $15 for the Public
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