Telling a Story with Your Scat Solo

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Led by renowned jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian, this workshop dives into the art of scat singing beyond just vocal improvisation. Learn how to shape your scat solos to tell a compelling story, connecting emotion, rhythm, and melody to engage your audience. Stephanie will guide you through techniques to craft solos that aren't just musically impressive, but also emotionally expressive. Whether you’re new to scat or looking to deepen your skills, this class will help you discover how to make each solo a journey with a beginning, middle, and end. Stephanie Nakasian is an exciting, well-seasoned vocalist and master of innovative jazz improvisation, completely authentic with a fresh and vibrant sound all her own. Known as one of the world’s leading jazz vocalists, Stephanie will take you on a fantasy musical voyage that transcends the Great Ladies of Song in genre, tribute and originality. Capturing the heart of audiences with her extensive repertoire, reaching from Jazz to Classic Rock, Pop and Cabaret, Stephanie creates an atmosphere of romance and excitement that will transport you to another place and time. A prolific recording artist with 15 celebrated albums, including her acclaimed "Show me the Way" and special tribute to Billie Holiday “Billie Remembered” which was featured on NPR’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, Stephanie continues to perform live and is dedicated to inspiring "next generation" artists through her writings, guest speaker appearances and participatory vocal training courses and improv workshops.