Benny will provide insight into best practices and his own specific approach that has led his to success. He will perform a few songs for us, and then workshop with singers. Questions are addressed in the chat throughout the class.

with Marico Ishibashi, Jerry Blasenstein, and Paula Byrne on November 28, 2020 Italian vocalist Roberta Gambarini shares her passion for Bebop, and her spectacular a cappella improvisation with us.

with Roberta Lawrence, Elena Longo, Sharon McInnis & Lynne Veronneau: June 28, 2020 Winner of the Montreux and Sarah Vaughan Competitions, her focus is on improvisation and creation in the moment. Her unique sound, compositions and integration of looping in performance make Cyrille a compelling performer.

with Jan Ferington, Jeff Stoodt, Jean Knodt & Jerry Blasenstein July 18, 2020 Five time Grammy Nominee and Concord Recording Artist Karrin Allyson is also a passionate educator. Conducting masterclasses around the world, she now brings her personalized lessons to you.

with Rebecca DuMaine, Sage Meyers & Ashley Pezzotti June 20, 2020 Head of the Vocal Jazz Program at SUNY Purchase, Alexis performs around NYC and the world. Her students have won competitions and awards. Passionate about teaching, Alexis created jazzvoice.com to be a place for learning and growth

with Kira Von Ostenfeld, Jessica Jane, Alejandro Peña, & Anais Reno July 23, 2020 Multi recording artist Jane Monheit's new album is a tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald! She brings the spirit of Ella to her teaching. Encouraging and caring and having a great love for the song. Experience her teaching!

with Steve Sieck, Susan Mack, Marina Pacowski and Karina Corradini Sept 8, 2020 Nine time Grammy Nominee, Tierney has consistently brought her dynamic sound and exquisite arrangements to recording and performance. An experienced educator, she has mentored top singers in the next generation of jazz vocalists.

with Rania El-Kareh, Tom Francini and Marina Pacowski November 18, 2020 Twice Grammy Nominated for Best Vocal CD, Kate winds her way through each song with her own organic logic, unbound by genre. Her original compositions tell human stories and captivate the imagination.

with Maya, Tom Francini, Risa Kuramoto and Arvin Ma September 2, 2020

with Marina Pacowski, Susan Brison, Karen Mack and Kazue Kiyono Sept 27, 2020 A Grammy nominated arranger, songwriter, pianist and vocalist, Nicole has an effortlessness and warmth that invites the listener to relax. Head of voice at the Litchfield Jazz Camp for many years, her teaching focuses on practical application and developing young talent.

with Larry Cooper, Tom Francini, Jane Robinett, & Miki Purnell September 19, 2020. Professor of Voice at the KUG Jazz Institute in Graz, Austria, New York singer and pianist Dena DeRose performs throughout Europe and the US with her trio.

Keep the Channel Open : Letter from Martha Graham to Agnes De Mille There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And If you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable it is nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly to keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate YOU. Keep the channel open… No artist is pleased… There is no satisfaction whatever at anytime There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes “us” MORE alive than the others. – Martha Graham

with Sage Myers, Drew Sokol, Kayla Solis and Macy Chen on October 7, 2020 Grammy nominated artist Carmen Lundy lives a life of creativity. From her prolific work as a composer, to stage work as an actress, to mixed media art works, creation shines through all she does and is reflected in her approach to singing.

with Marina Pacowski, Lucy Wijnands and Karen Maynard October 28, 2020 Dynamic French vocalist Elisabeth Kontomanou travels between experimental compositions and Great American Songbook.

with Sue Matsuki, Stephen Fuller, Jane Robinett and Miki Purnell August 23, 2020 Author of the book Sing Your Story, Jay leads students into a process of self discovery. She's at the convergence of New Music and Jazz, with the thru line being authentic personal expression.

with Kazue Kiyono, Anton Commissaris, Sage Myers and Drew Sokol October 22, 2020 A soul jazz vocalist with awesome power and technique, Nicole also has a degrees in acting and marketing, and has built her career as the CEO of her business.

with Wendy Luck, Yuka Mito, Brenda Lee and Sonia Cavallari October 17, 2020 Professor at University of the Pacific and longtime clinician, Dee is an expert at drawing out the best in her students. Drawing from her diverse musical backgrounds, she now brings her time honed techniques to the teaching studio.

with Jannicke Tesdal, Andrew Sokol, Karen Mack and Ashley Jones on Nov 2, 2020 Multi recording artist Jane Monheit's new album is a tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald! She brings the spirit of Ella to her teaching. Encouraging and caring and having a great love for the song. Experience her teaching!

with Maureen Renihan, Don Gooding and Eve Seltzer on November 8, 2020 Miles Griffith’s non-traditional use of the voice as a percussive instrument, combined with an uncanny harmonic sense has made him a prime choice for many musicians. He's taught at the New School, Queens College, and City College and many international schools.

with Miki Purnell, Susan Mack and Marina Pacowski, January 17, 2021 Stephanie Nakasian is an exciting, well-seasoned vocalist and master of innovative jazz improvisation, completely authentic with a fresh and vibrant sound all her own. Bringing high energy to every performance, Stephanie enthralls listeners with her pure tones and a flawless delivery, engaging them on a personal level with a love for the music that is playful, electric and spontaneous in story and song.

with Karina Corradini, Bidi Dworkin and Feyza Eren January 5, 2021 A founding member of the singing trio Rare Silk, which opened for the Benny Goodman Band, Marguerite went on to a career of solo singing and teaching in Colorado. Her experimental style and risk taking bravado inspire even the most timid singer to come out of their shell.

with Rania El-Kareh, Junko Miyagawa and Susan Brison. December 5, 2020 A renowned educator, Rosana is Principal Lecturer of jazz voice at the University of North Texas. She has helped build the thriving UNT vocal jazz department since 1999, teaching private jazz voice lessons and performance techniques, and creating new courses in songwriting and vocal pedagogy.

with Tiffany Bailey, Kyoko Kawamura and Katelyn Hunter December 10, 2020 Lead singer of the Manhattan Transfer and Grammy winning vocalist Janis Siegel imparts her wisdom to our singers.

with Wendy Luck, Kyoko Kawamura and Karen Wiseman, February 19, 2021 A lifelong drummer who came to singing later in his career, Paul brings all the depth of rhythm and musicality to his vocal style. Unique and soulful, he's finding new fans across genres.

with Laura May Booker, Tom Francini and Emily Mazzella, January 26, 2021 Denise Donatelli is a multi GRAMMY® nominated jazz vocalist alternating between jazz and adult contemporary music. As a Savant Recording artist, Donatelli’s last three recordings Find a Heart (2015), Soul Shadows (2012) and When Lights are Low (2010) have collectively received four GRAMMY® nominations

with Tom Francini, Julie Cascioppo and Decyo McDuffie January 13, 2021 Graced with an “impeccable” voice and hailed as an artist that “may well turn out to be the next important jazz singer” by the LA Times, Sara Gazarek has been one of the leading lights of an impressive generation of jazz vocalists since her brilliant emergence at age 20. While her subsequent career has been the picture of success – highlighted by five acclaimed albums, an ardent fanbase, enthusiastic reviews, a teaching position at the University of Southern California, and collaborations with such luminaries as Kurt Elling, Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, and Larry Goldings.