Dee Daniels

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A supportive, interactive, and hands-on environment is immediately created where students feel comfortable and safe as they are guided out of their “comfort zones” and encouraged to try new ideas. A multitude of topics are structured to lead students on a journey of exploration that results in increased vocal and performance skills. All the ingredients of what it takes to become the consummate vocalist can be explored. Selected list of lesson topics... Making It Real: Storytelling Through Song Crossing Vocal Bridges: A Seamless Approach The Dr. Dee Daniels Rose Breath and Numbered Activation Vocal Techniques Continuing the Story Without Words: The Art of Creating Scat New Tools to Create or Enhance Your Skills as a Vocal Teacher Personal Grounding Techniques / How to Create with Focused Energy Phrasing: Melodic & Rhythmic Exploration Mic Technique Performance Presentation: Stage Presence & Personality Development, Body Language & Movement Audience Interaction: Getting them into the palm of your hands Listening: Comparing and Analyzing Vocal Styles Song Arranging Choosing Repertoire Vocalist Responsibilities and Jargon A Music Business & Marketing Crash Course An internationally respected vocal clinician, adjudicator and mentor, Dee presents clinics, workshops, and master classes globally. In 2019 she joined the faculty of the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific (CA); served on the President's Advisory Council for the Jazz Education Network (JEN) from 2016 - 2018; was Artistic Director for the west coast’s DeMiero Jazz Fest from 2011 to 2018 where she created the Dee Daniels Jazz Vocal Scholarship awarded annually at the festival in 2017; was on the faculty of the vocal department of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College (NY) 2013 - 2014. Also in 2013 to 2015, she created a week-long Dee Daniels Vocal Jazz Workshop at the Sitka (Alaska) Fine Arts Camp; from 2001 through 2017, she was the creator and donor for the Dee Daniels Jazz Vocal Scholarship at the Capilano University in North Vancouver, BC. She was the first artist to serve on the advisory board of the Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival (2002 - 2008), and has received several awards for her contribution in the field of music performance, music education, and community service. Learn more about Dee at www.deedaniels.com visit Dee's Page at www.JazzVoice.com/deedaniels