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Home Bio Cd's Schedule Press Photos Gallery Links Teaching Booking Blog The Art of Popular Singing Nancy is available for Clinic's and Master Class Nancy teaches “The Art of Popular Singing and Vocal Jazz Techniques” at several collages and privately in upstate New York focusing on what she calls “Conversational Singing”. “There are two kinds of singing. The first being classical and the second pop. All other music styles including Jazz come under “Pop” singing”. Singing Jazz tunes does not make you a Jazz singer. Learning to sing with your speaking voice is the first major step towards learning Jazz. With over 38 years of experience, Nancy has a storehouse of knowledge to share with the aspiring singer to the working professional alike.
Take control of your instrument Finding your “Own” voice Using your "Money Range" singing in speaking voice How "ego" can destroy your music. How to use a microphone. Learning how to phrase by reading the lyric first. How to make a song swing The importance of turning your vibrato on and off. Choosing your music and finding the right key Choosing your musicians.
March 10 2008 Nancy Kelly is not only an adorable person, but as a vocal clinician...fabulous! Obviously educated in vocal technique, jazz expertise, and life...she is my kind of teacher...kind, observant, and gets happy results! I saw students who were not bored, smiling unconsciously throughout the workshop, and singing to themselves when they left! All of these a very good sign for students! I have been holding vocal workshops for 11 years, and this was one of my favorites! Here's to Nancy! Cathy Segal-Garci L.A. based jazz singer, recording artist, educator, and composer.
March 12, 2008 What an exceptional experience! The Le Moyne College Jazzuits recently had the opportunity to work with Nancy Kelly. During their clinic, Nancy coached each student for 5-10 minutes on solos they had prepared for her introducing them to new ideas of preparing solos, stylizing them, and presenting them in performance. Nancy's experience as a world-class performer makes her a perfect clinician to bring students to another level of performance..... She communicated her skills as a performer to the students, making changes in their performance happen right on the spot. I hope that more students will have this opportunity. Kudos to a wonderful educator and performer. My impression of Nancy is.....she is the 21st century "Ella" ! Carol Jacobe Professor of Vocal Studies Le Moyne College
Janice Schmidt "Singing was always a love of mine, but training with Nancy taught me to take my talent and just let it to shine. The work was often hard, but once you finally performed what you had worked so hard on, it was all worth it. Nancy's got a lot of talent of her own, but she's not above helping her students find theirs. She certainly knows what she's doing, and I learned a great deal more than I ever dreamed I'd learn." Heather Horning "I've learned a ton; how to use my voice better; what my strengths and weaknesses are. The atmosphere is "chill"." Emma Netto "I would say that you are a very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and encouraging teacher. You have an excellent ear and ability to fine tune a singer's vocal instrument to be the best one can be. I still use the yoga stretches and vocal warm ups you taught me before every gig. The most valuable tip you gave me was to BREATHE properly. Plus, you are fun to be with" Dr. Linda Lamay
Nancy describes how to use a microphone. Clinic June 2007 Onandaga Community Collage
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