Sing, Dance, Write: Develop Your Artist
As a student with Bristol Future Idols, you’ll build a foundation to help you get started in the music industry. Singers of all music styles are welcome. Daily instruction covers:
• voice
• dance
• performance
• songwriting/recording • image/marketing
We’ll also treat you to special field trips and events including:
• performances by “local legends”
• a local live musical performance in Boston
• a Q&A with the girls of pop-group, Universal/Motown recording artists Jada
The Bristol Vocal Method©
Bristol is unique -- we’re one of the few studios in the world that teaches techniques actually used by today’s popular singers. While most voice instructors teach a classical or Broadway style, our Bristol Vocal Method© prepares you to succeed as a pop, gospel, R&B, or rock singer. You’ll improve your:
• power
• range
• stamina
• tone quality
• breath control
• personal style & performance skills
Daily Schedule
8:30 – 9:00 Students Arrive
9:00 – 9:15 Vocal Warm-ups
9:15 – 11:00 Vocal Master Class. Understand basic vocal methods and the four tone qualities of pop, rock, R&B, gospel, jazz, and blues. You’ll learn from Bristol vocal coach Patrice Peris, a veteran of our artist development program who is licensed in the Bristol Vocal Method©.
11:00 – 11:30 Break / Change for Dance Class
11:30-12:30 Dance Class. Learn about popular dance styles and how to incorporate movement on stage. This low-impact class is taught by choreographer and dance instructor Rhea Briggs-Conner, a 15-year industry veteran who has worked with Cornell Brown and Maurice Starr of New Kids on the Block and has performed with popular artists Bel Biv Devoe, Four Fun and Savion Glover.
12:30-1:30 Lunch Field Trip. Each day we’ll treat you to a tasty & nutritious meal at a different local eatery.
1:30 – 3:00 Performance Workshop. Several of Bristol Studios' veteran producers, educators and performers will share strategies and secrets to help you:
• be comfortable and confident on stage
• manage nerves and overcome stage fright
• talk to your audience
• put emotion into your performance
• achieve star presence and star quality on stage
• use physical movement, such as gesturing in songs
• learn stage manners
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 5:00 Songwriting Class & Recording. You’ll learn the ABCs of songwriting, then collaborate on an original song to be produced and recorded in our state-of-the-art recording studio.
Class topics include:
• writing lyrics that communicate
• understanding chords
• the key to writing effective melodies
• song structures and styles
• copyrights and publishing
• preparing your songs for a demo recording
• to rhyme or not to rhyme
The class is led by Bristol Studios' senior producer Chris Billias, whose credits include Jada (Universal/Motown), The Dropkick Murphy's (Warner), Yo Yo Ma (Sony), Meatloaf (Virgin), MCI, HBO, Nancy Kerrigan, David "Big Papi" Ortiz and many more.
Performance Day!
On the last day, the stage is finally yours! The all-day affair starts with a professional photo shoot complete with hair & makeup, followed by dress rehearsal. Finally, showtime…where you’ll share the spotlight with pop icons Jada!
All Bristol Idol participants will receive:
• a copy of the song your class recorded
• a CD with your photo
• the Bristol Vocal Method© book and CD
• a certificate of completion
Register Today!
Young Idols Pop Shop (ages 7 to 12)
Dates: July 7 to July 18, (Mon.–Fri.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: June 20
Sign up for Young Idols Pop Shop!
Rising Star Session (ages 13-adult)
Dates: July 28 to August 8 (Mon.–Fri.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration deadline: June 27
Sign up for Rising Stars!
Space is limited for both sessions, so please register as soon as possible.
Questions?
Please contact Jason by email or at 617-247-8689.
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