Nashville Jazz Workshop Approach: Melody

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🎹 Join Lori Mechem for a Master Class on Melody – Unlock Your Vocal Jazz Potential 🎶 With decades of experience as an accomplished pianist, composer, and educator, Lori Mechem brings her wealth of knowledge to this final workshop in her series on Form, Groove, and Melody. This class focuses on the essential skill of melody – one of the most crucial and challenging aspects of jazz vocal performance. In this session, you’ll: Learn to Shape and Interpret Melodies: Lori will guide you through the process of interpreting and shaping melodies to bring out their emotional depth and musical nuances. Explore Key Concepts: Lori will dive into the important elements that make a melody stand out in jazz, from phrasing and timing to dynamics and improvisation. About Lori Mechem: Lori Mechem is a highly respected figure in the jazz world, known for her musical versatility and extensive experience. She has performed alongside jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Red Holloway, Roy McCurdy, and Kevin Mahogany, and has worked with top artists like Houston Person, Kirk Whalum, and Oscar Castro Neves. As the co-founder and Director of Education at The Nashville Jazz Workshop, Lori has spent decades nurturing aspiring musicians and helping them navigate the complexities of jazz. Her album "Welcome to Brazil" was nominated for Best Jazz Album of the Year by the Nashville Music Awards in 1997, further solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in the jazz community. Lori’s vast experience and deep understanding of jazz make her a powerful teacher, and this master class offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the genre’s finest educators. 🎤 Don’t miss this rare chance to enhance your melodic skills and take your vocal jazz artistry to new heights. Register now!