About Course
Vocal Jazz is a performance-driven course designed for singers who want to develop the musical language, rhythmic feel, and expressive depth of jazz singing. Students explore swing feel, phrasing, improvisation, and ensemble awareness while learning how to interpret jazz standards with confidence and authenticity.
By the end of the course, students will perform a complete jazz standard, demonstrating strong time feel, stylistic accuracy, and a personal approach to jazz interpretation.
- Jazz Vocal Technique & Tone
Develop relaxed, flexible vocal technique suited for jazz styles.
- Rhythm, Swing & Time Feel
Build internal time, swing phrasing, and rhythmic confidence.
- Jazz Vocabulary & Forms
Understand common song forms, standards, and stylistic conventions.
- Harmony & Improvisation
Explore melodic variation, basic harmony, and introductory scat techniques.
- Interpretation & Storytelling
Shape phrasing, dynamics, and delivery to support lyrical meaning.
- Ensemble Singing & Performance
Sing confidently with accompaniment and perform a polished jazz standard.
- 12 hours of in-person instruction at our NYC Facility
- Practice time on the day of your class
- 4 Day passes to be used on non-class days
- Free course assets and learning tools (for applicable courses)
- Access to In-Circle events while enrolled
- Access to the Sound Collective Talent pool while enrolled
- Certificate of completion
Sound Collective features a full suite of professional spaces, including a dedicated recording studio, modern production labs, a PA-equipped performance space, and a fully outfitted DJ studio. Every room is stocked with industry-standard gear, modern hardware & software, and flexible setups for classes, practice, and collaboration.
Located at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
