From Shower to Showman

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Shower to Showman: Your Musical Journey from Casual Singer to Confident Performer Identify the Skills Needed to Take Your Singing from the Shower to the Stage Are you ready to take your singing from a fun hobby to performing in front of an audience? Shower to Showman is designed for singers who are ready to move beyond casual singing and start gigging with confidence. This workshop will guide you through an overview of the essential musical skills and performance techniques needed to make the leap from singing at home to taking center stage. We’ll cover: Building Your Musical Foundation: Learn about the vocal and musical skills every performer needs, including pitch control, rhythm, and basic piano skills. Working with a Band: Discover how to communicate and collaborate effectively with musicians to create a cohesive performance. Building a Repertoire: How to select and prepare songs that showcase your voice and engage your audience. Creating a Show: Learn how to craft a set list, plan your show flow, and connect with your audience to create a memorable experience. Whether you’re dreaming of performing at your local café or taking on bigger gigs, this workshop will give you direction to obtain the tools you need to succeed. Alexis Cole has been compared to classic jazz singers such as Sarah Vaughan and Anita O'Day. A Top Winner of the Jazzmobile Vocal Competition judged by jazz icons TS Monk, Catherine Russell, Grady Tate and Dr. Billy Taylor, 3rd prize winner in the Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition, and a finalist in the Sarah Vaughan Competition, Alexis has a dozen albums to her credit on Motéma, Chesky, Venus Records and Zoho. She has recorded with such artists as Fred Hersch, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Don Braden. She’s been a soloist with the Boston Pops, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and has headlined at clubs around the US and Asia. As an educator, Alexis was the head of vocal jazz at the conservatory at SUNY Purchase and counts Grammy Winning Samara Joy and rising star Anaïs Reno as her students. She is the founder and director of JazzVoice.com an online educational community featuring singing classes, professional development sessions and private lessons from a roster of renowned jazz vocalists and educators. And she is co-founder of the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit. Her most recent release “Jazz Republic: Taiwan, The United States and the Freedom of Swing” features original arrangements for big band and orchestra.