Vocals from A to Z

Vocalist Paulette McWilliams has recorded or performed alongside some of the greatest voices of all time: Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Aretha Franklin, Lauryn Hill, Dolly Parton, David Bowie, Luther Vandross.... She brings a lifetime of wisdom as professional vocalist and coach in this class to help singers become complete vocalists.This is a class for singers who want to learn how to be ready to sing for whatever the job may call for. The class will help you understand and prepare for the different opportunities for earning a living as a professional in this music business, while growing both into your own unique voice as the front person and into your roles as a background voice.

This is an interactive, genre-less class that involves lots of personal coaching, both in class and with an additional lesson, as well as group singing. You will grow as a complete vocalist.This will be a forum and interactive singing class to build the toolbox and understanding to be a freelance vocalist.

We will begin with and develop vocal discipline (vocal warming ups, diaphragmatic breathing, & keeping your body in good shape, and a practice ritual) so you will always feel ready for whatever the session or performance calls for.A freelance professional vocalist knows how to approach and sing:

• Backgrounds (from arrangements to execution)
• Demos
• Phrasing
• Duets
• Choirs

We will interactively work on how we listen for and execute:

• Harmonies
• Unisons
• Blending
• Step outs
• Arranging