JAZZ SINGING LESSONS
Elaine Dame, professional jazz vocalist and recording artist with fifteen years experience in the industry, is now accepting vocal jazz students of all levels in Chicago and the surrounding area.
Learn correct breathing and posture, increase your range, endurance and control and learn the fundamentals of theory, phrasing, scatting and interpretation, with an emphasis on individuality, creativity and fun! My goal is to help you reach your goals. You will have my full attention, personalized to your needs.
Students also learn rhythmic grooves and playing styles, how to lead a rhythm section, how to organize a gig book, how to count off a tune, how to create a lead sheet, how to communicate with other musicians during a performance, how to get a jazz gig, how to "sit in" and other practical tools.
My vocal instruction rates are $65 hourly.
Contact Chicago jazz singer, Elaine Dame, for a complimentary consultation or call 773.296.0831
Check out a recent review in Chicago Jazz Magazine
FROM MY FIRST STUDENT
"Thank you very much for having wonderful lessons. You gave me courage, joy and freedom for singing. I was relaxed when I sang in front of you which was very unusual and I really liked my voice!! I can't thank you enough...."
-Ryoko Chimomochi, a young Japanese woman who visited the States for several months.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF SINGING
-The medical profession strongly believes that singing is a good form of aerobic exercise for the abdominal muscles, the lungs and the circulation of blood. Aerobic activity is linked to stress reduction, longevity and better overall health. Improved airflow in the upper respiratory tract is likely to lessen the opportunity for bacteria to flourish there, countering the symptoms of colds and flu. Singing also aids the development of motor control and coordination and recent studies have shown that it improves neurological functioning. Singing both with and without music (chanting) is used by way of therapy for treating people who are suffering many kinds of physical, psychological or emotional illnesses or traumas and is a regular component of treating those who have had strokes resulting in speech impairment. Singing is also a great aid to communication, breathing and rhythm.
-According to studies, stance, voice, digestion and life expectancy have been shown to improve by singing.
-Studies show that singing promotes good health, healing and an overall feeling of well-being and happiness.
-Your voice does not have to be fantastic. Everyone is capable of reaping the many health benefits of singing, regardless of one's skill level. Everyone is capable of making a joyful noise.
-Singing exercises major muscle groups in the upper body, improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular system (it is recommended for people recovering from heart attacks), and encourages you to take more oxygen into your body, leading to increased alertness.
-Monks used to sing to each other for healing and other cultures use singing constantly as a means to live.
-Research shows that singing helps people deal with chronic pain.
"He who sings frightens away his ills." - Cervantes
“The only thing better than singing is more singing” - Ella Fitzgerald
“When I sing, trouble can sit right on my shoulder and I don't even notice.” - Sarah Vaughan