Sundays: October 11 from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM and Saturday October 17th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Take your singing from the practice room to the stage.
Most singers spend years working on their voice and almost no time learning to perform. This two-part intensive closes that gap. You’ll workshop two songs of your choice with vocal coach Elana Hedrych and a professional jazz pianist — refining your arrangements, keys, and stage presence — then perform them live at our showcase, backed by a piano and bass rhythm section, in front of a real audience.
Limited to 9 singers, so every voice gets real coaching time.
How it works
Session 1 — Masterclass & Rehearsal
Sunday, October 11 · 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
Bring two prepared songs (plus a backup) with lead sheets in your key. Elana works with each singer individually — interpretation, phrasing, mic technique, how to communicate with a rhythm section, and how to own the stage. You’ll rehearse with a professional pianist and leave with a performance plan for showcase day.
Session 2 — Live Showcase
Saturday, October 17 · 06:30 PM–8:30 PM
Performance day. Each singer takes the stage backed by piano and bass and performs for a live audience. This is the real thing — a supportive room, professional accompaniment, and the experience of delivering a set the way working vocalists do.
Friends and family welcome. The showcase audience is free and open to your guests — bring your people and fill the room.
What’s included
- 2.5-hour coached masterclass with individual attention on your two songs
- Professional pianist at both sessions
- Full rhythm section (piano and bass) backing your showcase performance
- 3 hours of coached time plus a 2 hours performance
- Performance video clips (with your permission) after the showcase
What to prepare
- Two songs you’d like to perform, plus one backup
- Lead sheets in your key for each song (we can help if you’re not sure how)
- Any style welcome — jazz standards, pop, soul, original music
Who it’s for
Adult singers of all levels who want real performance experience — whether you’re preparing for open mics and gigs, returning to singing after years away, or simply want to know what it feels like to front a live band. No audition required.
Details
Dates: Sundays: October 11 from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM and Saturday October 17th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Location: New York Jazz Workshop, 265 W 37th Street, 10th floor, New York, NY
Price: $325 per singer · Limited to 9 participants
Audience: Showcase attendance is free for friends, family, and the NYJW community