Live Zoom Presentation: Monday November 23rd, 11:00 am AEDT (Sydney), 2026
Replay: available for 14 days (November 24th through December 8th)

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Want to bring jazz into your voice studio, but not sure where to start?

Discover the vocal techniques and essential tools to confidently guide your teen and adult students through the early stages of jazz singing.

Why Vocal Jazz?

The popularity of artists like Laufey is a big win for voice teachers! Vocal jazz offers an excellent opportunity to explore contemporary singing and strengthen musicianship skills. In this 90-minute workshop, we’ll dive into jazz vocal techniques: stylistic nuances and interpretation, and the practical tools for learning: repertoire, lead sheets and accompaniment.

What a fabulous introduction to the singing and teaching of jazz. The material was so clearly laid out, including examples. I feel like I know so much more clearly now what to listen for when I hear jazz being performed, and also what components to play with students in their lessons — including lesson strategies that will be helpful no matter the genre of singing. Excellent, practical workshop. Thank you! ~ Joannah B.

What You’ll Learn:

• jazz singing techniques and helpful warm-ups
• interpreting the jazz “feel”
• navigating lead sheets
• finding appropriate accompaniment
• Repertoire suggestions for beginners

By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel equipped and inspired to support your teen and adult students as they explore jazz and begin to find their own authentic sound. You’ll receive detailed handouts, curated resource lists, and a ready-to-use lesson plan so you can start right away.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and expand your repertoire! Register now and empower your students to explore the exciting world of vocal jazz. (Spaces are limited)

How It Works

• This is a 90-minute live session.
• You will receive notifications at the email address used for purchase (reminders, materials, replay, quiz, and certificate).
• On the day of the event you will receive by email: printable PDFs for taking notes and artist/song resource lists.
• The replay link will be sent by email the day after the event and will be accessible for 14 days.
• To receive your teacher cerficate, complete the quiz (optional).

About Mim Adams

Mim is a vocalist, educator, and music director with extensive experience in vocal jazz performance and pedagogy. With a background in formal jazz studies and as an active performer, she brings both academic insight and practical expertise to her teaching. She has led ensembles at York University and Mohawk College, specializing in jazz choir and vocal ensemble direction, and teaches private lessons in jazz voice and musicianship to singers of all levels. Her approach emphasizes accessible, stylistically informed training that helps singers develop confidence, creativity, and a strong musical identity within the jazz tradition.