GIFT OF VOICE WINTER WORKSHOPS 2023:
"Stage & Performance" This will be a 6 week vocal workshop, focusing on singing and stage performance, which will include each student being featured performing both an acoustic song and an electric song with a full professional band. You will learn about understanding singing both lead and background vocals, monitors, working with a professional band and sound engineer, including instruction in a real live club setting! This course will be taught by Vocal Coach and Gift Of Voice founder April Grisman along with her Music Director Chris Collins. Classes start on January 24th and 26th (Tuesdays and Thursdays) with the first five weeks being held at the new Gift Of Voice Studio in Novato. In the final week, Tuesday February 28th the last class/rehearsal will be held onstage at the HopMonk Tavern in Novato where you will learn about the technical side of performing on stage with a live professional band and sound engineer. This will be followed by a live public performance showcase held Wednesday March 1st, also at the HopMonk in Novato. **This class is open to ages 13 years and older*** Chris Collins Music Director: Christopher Collins is a San Francisco-based guitarist and keyboardist. Chris's original compositions, recordings and productions have been credited in feature films (including David Fincher's Gone Girl), international ad campaigns (Coca-Cola, IKEA , Adidas, etc), and for international recording artists (Journey's Neal Schon, Talking Heads David Byrne and Jerry Harrison, Savage Garden, New Kids On The Block's Joey McIntyre, etc). Chris has been hired to perform guitar and keyboards for numerous international live acts, a list which includes Neal Schon's Journey Through Time, Super Diamond, and BB&HC. As an in-demand guitar and piano instructor, Chris has been sought out by many high-profile clients (including George Lucas, Sean and Robin Wright Penn, Peter Coyote). The Gift Of Voice House Band: GOV house band are a fantastic group of local professional musicians that bring positive energy, soul and support to all of the students and their songs for the showcase. Each of them have been performing live professionally for years in several bands including most notably local favorites: Petty Theft, Super Diamond, The Illeagals, and Lyrics Born, among many others. The Band is: Adam Berkowitz - Drums, Joey DiBono - Bass, Cam Perridge - Electric Guitar, and Music Director Chris Collins on Keyboards and Acoustic Guitar. Each student will be featured in the Gift Of Voice Showcase performing both an Electric song and an acoustic song, one per set. THE CLASSES: TUESDAYS (Early 5:00-7PM & Late Classes 7:30-9:30PM) January 24th, 31st, Feb 7th, 13th (*Monday due to Valentines), & 21st OR THURSDAYS (Early 5:00-7PM & Late Classes 7:30-9:30PM) January 26th, Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd WEEK 6: ALL CLASSES/Students will participate in the Hopmonk "Band Rehearsal" workshop at Hopmonk Novato on Tuesday February 28th from 6-10PM followed by the Showcase Live Performance on Wednesday March 1st 6:30-10PM! NOTE: ***WORKSHOP SLOTS*** are limited to 4 students per class and are available on a first come first serve basis so reserving your spot as soon as possible is highly recommended! (See below links to purchase and reserve your class) Stage Performance Workshop -Tuesday EARLY-
$540.00
TUESDAY EARLY CLASS 5-7PM January 24th, 31st, February 7th, (Monday) 13th & 21st: This will be a 6 week vocal workshop, focusing on stage performance,which includes stage presence, how to work with musicians, a sound engineer and understanding how to use monitors in a live club setting! This course will be taught by Vocal Coach April Grisman and accompanied by Music director Chris Collins. The first 5 weeks will be taught at the new Gift Of Voice Studio In Novato. Tuesday January 28th "Band Rehearsal": Our last class will be taught at The HopMonk in Novato where you will learn about the technical side of performing on stage, which will include working with a live professional band featuring members of Petty Theft, Super Diamond, The Illeagals, Lyrics Born and a sound engineer. A live performance showcase will be held Wednesday March 1st, also at the HopMonk in Novato. Please Note for electronic purchases there will be a $14 .00 dollar processing fee which you can pay at the first class. Or you can pay by cash, check, or Venmo/Zelle/Paypal in person at Gift of Voice Studios. Stage performance workshop -Tuesday LATE-
$540.00
TUESDAY LATE CLASS 7:30-9:30PM January 24th, 31st, February 7th, (Monday) 13th & 21st: This will be a 6 week vocal workshop, focusing on stage performance,which includes stage presence, how to work with musicians, a sound engineer and understanding how to use monitors in a live club setting! This course will be taught by Vocal Coach April Grisman and accompanied by Music director Chris Collins. The first 5 weeks will be taught at the new Gift Of Voice Studio In Novato. Tuesday January 28th "Band Rehearsal": Our last class will be taught at The HopMonk in Novato where you will learn about the technical side of performing on stage, which will include working with a live professional band featuring members of Petty Theft, Super Diamond, The Illeagals, Lyrics Born and a sound engineer. A live performance showcase will be held Wednesday March 1st, also at the HopMonk in Novato. Please Note for electronic purchases there will be a $14 .00 dollar processing fee which you can pay at the first class. Or you can pay by cash, check, or Venmo/Zelle/Paypal in person at Gift of Voice Studios. Stage Performance Workshop -Thursday EARLY-
$540.00
THURSDAY EARLY CLASS 5-7PM January 26th, February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd: This will be a 6 week vocal workshop, focusing on stage performance,which includes stage presence, how to work with musicians, a sound engineer and understanding how to use monitors in a live club setting! This course will be taught by Vocal Coach April Grisman and accompanied by Music director Chris Collins. The first 5 weeks will be taught at the new Gift Of Voice Studio In Novato. Tuesday January 28th "Band Rehearsal": Our last class will be taught at The HopMonk in Novato where you will learn about the technical side of performing on stage, which will include working with a live professional band featuring members of Petty Theft, Super Diamond, The Illeagals, Lyrics Born and a sound engineer. A live performance showcase will be held Wednesday March 1st, also at the HopMonk in Novato. Please Note for electronic purchases there will be a $14 .00 dollar processing fee which you can pay at the first class. Or you can pay by cash, check, or Venmo/Zelle/Paypal in person at Gift of Voice Studios. Stage Performance Workshop -Thursday LATE-
$540.00
THURSDAY LATE CLASS 7:30-9:30PM January 26th, February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd: This will be a 6 week vocal workshop, focusing on stage performance,which includes stage presence, how to work with musicians, a sound engineer and understanding how to use monitors in a live club setting! This course will be taught by Vocal Coach April Grisman and accompanied by Music director Chris Collins. The first 5 weeks will be taught at the new Gift Of Voice Studio In Novato. Tuesday January 28th "Band Rehearsal": Our last class will be taught at The HopMonk in Novato where you will learn about the technical side of performing on stage, which will include working with a live professional band featuring members of Petty Theft, Super Diamond, The Illeagals, Lyrics Born and a sound engineer. A live performance showcase will be held Wednesday March 1st, also at the HopMonk in Novato. Please Note for electronic purchases there will be a $14 .00 dollar processing fee which you can pay at the first class. Or you can pay by cash, check, or Venmo/Zelle/Paypal in person at Gift of Voice Studios. |
LocationGift Of Voice Studio
1530 Center Road Novato, Ca 94947 We are located next door to the Body Kinetics Health Club. |