Summer Swing Series

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🎶 Summer Swing Sessions with Stephanie Nakasian 5-week online workshop | Mondays starting June 16 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET How’s your swing feel? Are your 8th notes grooving? Do you know how to use space and forward motion in your phrasing? Are you “dumping” or “spilling” at the ends of your phrases—and could that be holding you back? Join world-renowned jazz vocalist and improviser Stephanie Nakasian for this energizing and transformative 5-week rhythm and phrasing intensive. You'll dive deep into the art of swing, learning how to: Strengthen your rhythmic feel and timing Communicate more clearly through your phrasing Let go of rigid tone and lyric focus to improve your natural flow Avoid "dumping" and "spilling" to unlock better breath control, tone, and vocal power Sing more freely—with greater expression and confidence Stephanie will work with you on your personal repertoire—including ballads—while offering: ✅ Hands-on rhythmic exercises ✅ Helpful handouts and homework ✅ Scat singing practice and tips ✅ Optional feedback on transcribed solos and vocalese phrasing Expect personalized attention, practical tools, and immediate results you can feel. It don’t mean a thing… if the singer doesn't swing! Don’t miss this chance to work closely with one of jazz’s top educators in a small-group setting.