Option
A — Private Study
Drawn from my master classes, Private Study
is designed to give you, the Student, one-on-one exposure to the history
of cabaret and the art of cabaret performance, with the aim of making you
a more conscientious singer and performer. The history component includes
published biographies and historical texts, as well as rare film footage
and archival recordings. For the performance component, I incorporate the
writings of, most notably, Yvette Guilbert (The Art of Singing a Song, 1928), Carolyn Sloan (Finding
Your Voice: A Practical & Spiritual Guide to Singing and Living, 1999),
and Renee Fleming (The Inner Voice, 2005), as well as the teachings of
my mentors: Jessica Kubzansky and Tovah Feldshuh in acting, and Jeanne
LoVetri, Carlo Faria, Mady Kaye and Gina Ducloux in voice.
Duration and Sessions
Private study terms are a maximum of two weeks in length, during which
time we will schedule three hours of instruction and/or rehearsal per
day (Mondays through Fridays, unless otherwise agreed).
Option
B — Performance-Directed
Intensive
The Performance-Directed Intensive is designed to give you, the Student,
one-on-one exposure to the history of cabaret and the art of cabaret performance
as outlined in the Private Study option, with the goal of mounting a performance
in New York City at the conclusion of the study term.
As Producer and Director
In addition to coaching, I will act as your producer and director and provide
a pianist, venue, contract negotiation, publicity and networking, and
showcases when available.
Duration and Sessions
As above, Private Study terms are a maximum of two weeks in length, during
which time we will schedule three hours of instruction and/or rehearsal
per day (Mondays through Fridays, unless otherwise agreed, inclusive
of technical rehearsal(s) and performance date).
Contact me for a complete syllabus and tuition information.