Define Your Voice
Find and define your voice with your new vocal coach: five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves.
Define your unique style…
with inspiration, improvisation and musical conversation.
“There’s nobody like you in the world; everyone is unique. You have a very special gift and I’m here to help you refine it, define it, respect it and move forward with confidence.”
– Dianne Reeves (5-time Grammy winner)
This is the ultimate vocal course, with over 4 hours of teaching and beautifully swinging full performances in duo, trio and a cappella settings.
Filled with intimate stories from Dianne’s legendary career and loving encouragement throughout for all aspiring jazz artists, the course is also perfect for all music lovers and fans of Dianne Reeves.
Meet Your Instructor
Five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world as a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings.
In 2018, Dianne was honored as an NEA Jazz Master, which is the highest honor that our nation bestows on jazz artists. She has performed at the White House on multiple occasions including President Obama’s State Dinner for the President of China as well as the Governors’ Ball.
Course Contents
Lessons
- Welcome from Dianne Reeves
- Dianne's Musical Inspiration
- Living the Lyrics
- Making a Standard Your Own
- Spontaneous Arranging
- Storytelling and Songwriting: "Infant Eyes"
- Singin' the Blues
- Brazilian Explorations
- Duo Conversations
- Invitation to Improvisation
- Leading with the Voice
- Embracing Different Styles
- Masterclass
- Discussion with a Prot?g?
- Microphone Techniques
- Protecting Your Voice
- Reflections: Sarah, Carmen, Betty and Beyond
- Finale
