The Solo Pop/Rock Performer

ENPP-205

A performance class to help pianist/vocalist and guitar/vocalist solo performers develop repertoire and stage presence. Weekly in class performances and critiques will help the student with developing a groove while singing by systematically working through straight eighth, swing eighth, straight sixteenth, swing sixteenth, and triplet subdivisions. Some classes will be videotaped so that the students can watch and learn. Practice techniques will be discussed, as well as how to choose a song, how to choose the right key, how to program a set, and the art of auditioning. Original repertoire may be used, but the music of artists like Billy Joel, Elton John, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, James Taylor, and John Mayer will also be covered.

Credits
1
Prerequisites
Overall ensemble rating 3
Required Of
None
Electable By
All B.M. and P.D. students
Major Elective for
Songwriting
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer
Location
Boston
Department
ENS
Course Chair
Tyrone Chase
Taught By
Courses may not be offered at the listed locations or taught by the listed faculty for every semester. Consult my.berklee.edu to find course information for a specific semester.