I had grown up thinking I couldn't sing... but Suzi's confidence, support, and genuine appreciation for each
person's vocal expression gave me the courage to participate.
Tina Frost, workshop participant
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Jazz vocalist Suzi Stern has been teaching voice improvisation across the United States and Europe for the past 20 years. She also
participates in the Austin Jazz Workshop, a jazz education
workshop for inner city youth.
Inspired by her work with jazz/pop wizard Bobby McFerrin, Suzi's one-day vocal workshops
are designed to free the creative voice and inner spirit through sound.
For more information
about organizing or attending a workshop near you,
contact Suzi directly.
Voice Play
Voice Play is a two-part vocal improvisational workshop that addresses the needs of both beginning and advanced students.
Workshop I: Group Improvisation and Dynamics
Designed for students of all skill levels, this a cappella workshop focuses on relaxation, improvisation, and basic voice technique.
During Workshop I, students:
- participate in exercises designed to free the spirit as well as the voice
- learn to solo as well as participate in duo, trio, and larger vocal group interactions
- explore sound production and dynamics
- experiment with spontaneous composition
Workshop II: Sing With An Ensemble (Prerequisite - Workshop I)
prerequisite is participation in workshop I
This advanced workshop is designed for participants who want to learn how to sing with a professional band.
Topics covered include:
- Musical interaction with band members
- The vocalist as part of the ensemble
- The vocalist as an instrumentalist
- Intros
- Outros
- Improvisation
- Phrasing
- Microphone technique
Workshop II students are required to:
- Have participated in Workshop I
- Have memorized at least one song
- Bring charts for any songs they wish to focus on during the workshop
Discount Policy
Workshop discounts for large groups (such as university or high school classes) as well as for very small groups
(from 1 to 5 students) are available. For details, contact Suzi.
What People Say About Suzi's Workshops
"I was thrilled by the workshop. I'll definitely be taking my voice out of the closet!"
- Keesja Hockstra, radio announcer
"Excellent workshop: supportive, technically great, and extremely useful. I highly recommend it to everyone, beginners or advanced singers, teachers or students."
- Lucretia Gardner, performer
"I walked into Suzi's class too timid to sing 'Happy Birthday.' By the end of the day I was taking solos and improvising with my voice in a way I never would have thought possible. I lost my fear and enjoyed my voice!"
- Kristen Johnston, therapist
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