2025 Course Sessions

The A Cappella Singer

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Instructor: Julia Francis

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8-10 performers will bring an a cappella song and receive coaching. Learn how to stay in key with yourself and how to present a song when there is no accompaniment. Strengthen your own voice- don't rely on an accompanying instrument, you can do it! 

Beginning Music Theory

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Instructor: Stephanie Smith

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The course reviews the basics of music reading and writing. If you’ve ever been in a choir and were frustrated or embarrassed because you couldn’t find the sign or code or the repeat sign, this class is for you. Learn key signatures and time signatures so you can navigate online music sites like MusicNotes or SheetMusicPlus. This course moves slowly and carefully. 

Finding Your Soul Song

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Instructor: Julia Francis

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This is a composition workshop. Deepen your creative expression by collaborating with the unseen world. Apply a healing lens to your vocal performance. Create a medicinal melody and claim your soul song while co-composing with others in a sacred container. 

Instrumentalists and Ensembles

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Instructor: Stephanie Smith

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Back by popular demand! Play an instrument, accompany yourself on an instrument, or perform with an ensemble. Yes, duets are ensembles! Accompanying others is also a skill to practice in this workshop. 

Intro to Sound Reinforcement II

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Instructor: Brooks Graham

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Gain hands-on experience with live sound production by driving the sound system yourself.  Hear for yourself what EQ does and how to use it to place vocalists and instruments in the mix.  Each student will get an opportunity to work with live performances featuring both vocals and instrumentals.  

Performers Who Move

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Instructor: Courtney Freed

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This is a structured workshop for learning basic movement. You will explore dance combinations that will assist with rhythm and self-confidence. This is not just for singers! 

Vocal Jazz 1

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Instructor: Courtney Freed

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Afraid of jazz or merely curious? Get in here! Build your understanding of the basics of jazz performance. We will discuss the great jazz singers as well as breakdown vocal style, lyric interpretation, repertoire, phrasing and history of the genre. You will leave with a better understanding of your own personal style and instrument. 

Acting For Singers 

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Instructor: Bobby Weinapple

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This unique class explores how to integrate acting technique, including character work, being in the moment, and making imaginative choices, into your work as a singer. It is appropriate for experienced singers who want to take their work to the next level. An expert accompanist / co-teacher is present at every in-person class and all styles of music are explored, including musical theatre, opera, jazz, cabaret, as well as original compositions.

Courageous Singing 101

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Instructor: Ty Chiko

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This Group Voice course is designed for beginner voice students to sing in a group setting, while creating a space for individual performances and instructor feedback. We will study the basics of breath management, vowelization, posture, and other vocal concepts that help the participants to find comfort and courage in their singing.

Heartbreak in the Key of G

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Instructor: Bobby Weinapple

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“You don’t die from a broken heart. You only wish you did.” Songwriting seems to come easier when we are at our lowest. With our pens, we’ll explore what it feels like when we tap into the times when our hearts have been broken. We’ll start with foundation techniques - writing a great chorus, finding a good rhyme scheme, and powerful song structure -  and see if we can turn our pain into art. All musicians welcome - singers as well as instrumentalists.

Intermediate Music Theory

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Instructor: Ty Chiko

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This course is designed for individuals with prior Music Theory experience. This includes familiarity with time & key signatures, knowledge of simple and compound meters, ear training skills, and reading multiple clefs. This is a 'learn by doing' course, which will require class participation, and both group & individualized work. 

Mic Technique

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Instructor:  Brooks Graham

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Aimed at both novices and seasoned performers alike, learn the tips and techniques for using microphones for live stage performances as well as in the recording studio.  With a goal of demystifying microphones and reducing anxiety about using them, you will learn the different types of microphones to choose from and which ones to use for different purposes.  This session will heavily feature hands-on experience so come prepared with some material to perform.

Singer's Gym

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Instructor: Courtney Freed

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Singing is a sport! You work up a sweat and use an incredible amount of breath. In this workshop, you will build up your physical singing stamina and apply active techniques to help with vocal health, breath control and maintaining a strong physical presence during performance. This will be a highly enjoyable, lively, group class. Come dressed to move! Modifications will be provided for all abilities. 

Vocal Jazz 2

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Instructor: Courtney Freed

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An extension of Vocal Jazz 1. Learn how to collaborate with players in jazz performance and craft a vocal interpretation that is uniquely you. In Vocal Jazz 2, you will have an opportunity to apply your new skills in real time and choose repertoire that best fits with your unique musical style.

The Art of the Audition

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Instructor: Bobby Weinapple

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The Art of The Audition: Auditions are a great way to meet casting directors, directors and producers. They also present a unique challenge for the actor. Over the years I have coached many actors on how to prepare for these high stakes situations. This year, I am teaching a unique workshop for actors who want find joy in and get the most out of each audition opportunity.  We will cover in depth such topics as finding and editing audition monologues that show you at your very best, the art of cold reading (auditioning with with script in hand), physicality and how to best use the audition space, managing nerves and turning them into excitement and much more! Ready to level up your acting game?

Energetic Hygiene for Performers

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Instructor: Julia Francis

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Vibration + intention = manifestation. Learn how to create sacred space by opening the field, inviting the ancestors, collaborating across space and time while taking cues from nature. Performing artists often become drained and don’t know how to manage their energy before, during and post-performance. Protecting your sovereign expression is of the utmost importance to your overall well-being. 

Improvisation for Everyone

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Instructor: Bobby Weinapple

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In-depth structured improvisational acting class for anyone who wants to stretch themselves into new areas of expression. Learn how to be fully in the moment and find your sense of play and imagination while playing characters of all types.

Intro to Sound Reinforcement I

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Instructor: Brooks Graham

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Don’t let some venue’s unknown sound system interfere with your next open mic.  Learn the fundamental components of small-venue sound systems and how to quickly dial in the settings to eliminate feedback, find your EQ sweet-spot, set monitor levels and more.  This session is conducted in a classroom setting so be sure to follow with the second part, Intro to Sound Reinforcement II to get hands-on experience setting up and mixing with live performers.

Owning Your Arrangement

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Instructor: Courtney Freed

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Formerly called Vocal Improv! This workshop helps you discover how to craft your version of a piece. You will find clarity on tempo and how to communicate that to your accompanying musicians, freedom to depart from the written arrangement, and practical tools like how to end your piece. 

Songwriting: TuneTales Workshop

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Instructor: Bobby Weinapple

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Come ready to write: In each workshop, we’ll do some in-class prompts and writing games to get our creative mojo ignited. Then we’ll look at some of the tenets of writing good lyrics, melodies, and chord progressions. Studying craft helps us with the all-important rewriting part of songwriting, when we can take an initial song sketch to magnum opus. 

Vocal Attunement

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Instructor: Julia Francis

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This workshop offers Vocal anatomy 101 in a non-Western manner. You will focus on breath awareness and expansion by tuning into your biofield and exploring 'socially unacceptable' sounds. Releasing energy, memories and emotions encourages vocal self-nourishment. You will learn to open new pathways and conversations within the body, creating boundaries with sound and gifting other with your vibrations.