Playing with other people is one of the most effective ways to improve your playing (and have more fun in the process)! In this class, you will delve deeply into two to three songs as a group. You will learn parts, song structure, work on singing and playing, work out song arrangements, and perform with your classmates on Week 10! For students who have completed Advanced Beginners or who are otherwise comfortable with open and barre chords, and intermediate strumming patterns. Ten weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Emily

Born and raised in Northern California, Emily discovered her love for music when she began to sing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” at the top of her lungs on a family bike ride. Her parents took her to her first voice lesson and she instantly fell in love.

Emily received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Marymount Manhattan College and has studied voice with diverse and acclaimed teachers in NYC. As a musical theatre actor, she has performed in regional theatres across the United States and toured nationally and internationally. She has also performed new musical theatre, pop, rock and her original music at several NYC music venues such as Joe’s Pub, Rockwood Music Hall and Feinstein’s/54 Below.

A lover of music and creativity, a lesson with Emily will be all about discovering the unique connection between your artistic and personal goals. Lessons will be approached from the standpoint that you are a unique individual and storyteller with your own voice and music to share. Bring your positive spirit and let’s make some music!

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Vocal Workshop IV: Advanced Individual Vocal Technique

It just keeps getting more fun! Reinforce and master the skills learned in Vocal Workshops I – III, including vocal technique, singing and playing, and harmonizing. We will sing several songs in an ensemble, with lead and harmony parts. But the main focus will remain on individual performance. Look out, Carnegie Hall!
Requirements: Completed Vocal Workshop III or by audition

Eight weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR

Jaime teaches voice, guitar, and bass, and heads the Vocal Studio at NYC Guitar School. He has been teaching since 2001, and especially loves working with beginners. Students are often surprised to find they really can sing when they thought they couldn't. Jaime specializes in pop, classic & alternative rock, soul, folk, country, and blues, and has an abiding love of dark chocolate. Jaime grew up in western Connecticut, where he was inspired to play guitar after watching Nirvana Unplugged on MTV. He lived in Chapel Hill, NC; touring in rock, blues, and country bands. He then studied songwriting and recording, as well as guitar and voice, at Berklee College of Music. He continues to study voice in NYC with Marlon Saunders. Jaime was the frontman and songwriter for alt-rock band The Spanish Channel, which released three albums, opened for national acts, was mentioned in SPIN and Guitar World, and toured nationally. He now performs solo acoustic in NYC and throughout the East Coast. JaimeGaramella.com #leadguitar #fingerstyle #vocalteacher #9andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar

Vocal Workshop IV: Advanced Individual Vocal Technique

It just keeps getting more fun! Reinforce and master the skills learned in Vocal Workshops I – III, including vocal technique, singing and playing, and harmonizing. We will sing several songs in an ensemble, with lead and harmony parts. But the main focus will remain on individual performance. Look out, Carnegie Hall!
Requirements: Completed Vocal Workshop III or by audition

Eight weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR

Jaime teaches voice, guitar, and bass, and heads the Vocal Studio at NYC Guitar School. He has been teaching since 2001, and especially loves working with beginners. Students are often surprised to find they really can sing when they thought they couldn't. Jaime specializes in pop, classic & alternative rock, soul, folk, country, and blues, and has an abiding love of dark chocolate. Jaime grew up in western Connecticut, where he was inspired to play guitar after watching Nirvana Unplugged on MTV. He lived in Chapel Hill, NC; touring in rock, blues, and country bands. He then studied songwriting and recording, as well as guitar and voice, at Berklee College of Music. He continues to study voice in NYC with Marlon Saunders. Jaime was the frontman and songwriter for alt-rock band The Spanish Channel, which released three albums, opened for national acts, was mentioned in SPIN and Guitar World, and toured nationally. He now performs solo acoustic in NYC and throughout the East Coast. JaimeGaramella.com #leadguitar #fingerstyle #vocalteacher #9andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar

Vocal Workshop III: Intro to Individual Vocal Technique

Now that you are comfortable singing and playing, we refocus on the voice itself. Digging deeper into the techniques learned in Vocal Workshop I, we sing more advanced songs in the same quality-over-quantity approach. This 8-week class will also explore harmony singing by ear, and will also feature two individual performances.

Requirements: Completed Vocal Workshop II or by audition

Eight weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR

Jaime teaches voice, guitar, and bass, and heads the Vocal Studio at NYC Guitar School. He has been teaching since 2001, and especially loves working with beginners. Students are often surprised to find they really can sing when they thought they couldn't. Jaime specializes in pop, classic & alternative rock, soul, folk, country, and blues, and has an abiding love of dark chocolate. Jaime grew up in western Connecticut, where he was inspired to play guitar after watching Nirvana Unplugged on MTV. He lived in Chapel Hill, NC; touring in rock, blues, and country bands. He then studied songwriting and recording, as well as guitar and voice, at Berklee College of Music. He continues to study voice in NYC with Marlon Saunders. Jaime was the frontman and songwriter for alt-rock band The Spanish Channel, which released three albums, opened for national acts, was mentioned in SPIN and Guitar World, and toured nationally. He now performs solo acoustic in NYC and throughout the East Coast. JaimeGaramella.com #leadguitar #fingerstyle #vocalteacher #9andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar

Vocal Workshop IV: Advanced Individual Vocal Technique

It just keeps getting more fun! Reinforce and master the skills learned in Vocal Workshops I – III, including vocal technique, singing and playing, and harmonizing. We will sing several songs in an ensemble, with lead and harmony parts. But the main focus will remain on individual performance. Look out, Carnegie Hall!
Requirements: Completed Vocal Workshop III or by audition

Eight weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.

Jaime VOCALS / GUITAR

Jaime teaches voice, guitar, and bass, and heads the Vocal Studio at NYC Guitar School. He has been teaching since 2001, and especially loves working with beginners. Students are often surprised to find they really can sing when they thought they couldn't. Jaime specializes in pop, classic & alternative rock, soul, folk, country, and blues, and has an abiding love of dark chocolate. Jaime grew up in western Connecticut, where he was inspired to play guitar after watching Nirvana Unplugged on MTV. He lived in Chapel Hill, NC; touring in rock, blues, and country bands. He then studied songwriting and recording, as well as guitar and voice, at Berklee College of Music. He continues to study voice in NYC with Marlon Saunders. Jaime was the frontman and songwriter for alt-rock band The Spanish Channel, which released three albums, opened for national acts, was mentioned in SPIN and Guitar World, and toured nationally. He now performs solo acoustic in NYC and throughout the East Coast. JaimeGaramella.com #leadguitar #fingerstyle #vocalteacher #9andup #guitar #ukulele #bassguitar