Jessie J to Vocal Coach Up Coming Stars on BBC Show

SO..... Who out of you little Vocadlets has heard of a little singer called….. JESSIE J? Of course you have, no question about it. Being one of the hottest singers at the moment, who hasn’t heard of her? However, incase you haven’t, she penned and sang hits such as ‘Do it like a dude’ and ‘Price tag’. She has exploded onto the UK music scene, and is now making her way to the USA too!

She has recently been publicising a new TV show – THE VOICE, on which she will be a coach. What’s it all about!? Well, it’s a similar concept to the X Factor, BUT.. it has a very unique twist. If you qualify for the live TV shows, you will be met with 3 celebrities, who are sitting with their backs to you. There, you will audition. If they like the sound of your voice, they will turn around and reveal themselves to you. The contestant then gets to pick which coach they would like to mentor them. Jessie J says that with this unique way of audition, contestants will be judged on their talent, and not on what their appearance is.

DESPITE the fact that I am a massive fan of Jessie J anyway, I think this is a really positive idea for a TV show. Too much of the industry is based on image and what someone looks like – which isn’t what it’s supposed to be about at all!

What are your thoughts about the idea of this show? Do you think it’s too similar to the X Factor? Or do you think it’s a positive idea? Check out The Voice Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/thevoiceuk/?gclid=CPjz-uG34KsCFcMOfAodahLmRA

Free Singing Workshops for Kids!

Not sure what to do with your kids at the weekends? Bring your kids down to a FREE singing workshop.

The workshops are run by the professional singers from Vocademy Vocal School, who regularly perform with chart-topping acts such as Beverley Knight and The Streets.   The tutors will take you through basic techniques and breathing exercises, finishing with group harmonies and solo performances.  Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced singer, you will sing with more skill and confidence.

Vocademy’s founder, Lu Bristow, said: “Everyone can sing; it’s just a matter of finding your voice.  The Vocademy approach is to have lots of fun while learning some key vocal techniques which really helps build confidence both through singing and in every day life.  We can cater for mixed abilities and teach ages 7 – 18. Our workshops are so much fun – I can’t wait!”

Workshops are taking place on 09/10/2010 at Ivy Arch Rehearsal Studios, Ivy Arch Road, Broadwater, Worthing. The workshops are split into age ranges 7-11, 11-14 and 14-18. Ages 7-11 will be taught from 10:00-11:00, 11-14 yrs will be taught from 11:15 – 12:15 and ages 14-18 will be taught from 12:30-13:30. Please book by calling 0845 5191765 or email sing@vocademy.co.uk, alternatively you can just turn up but spaces are limited so book to avoid disappointment!

For more information go to www.vocademy.co.uk

Learn to Sing at the British Music Experience

Holiday Blues?  Rock up to the O2’s British Music Experience and sing your heart out at a vocal workshop.

The workshops are run by the professional singers from Vocademy Vocal School, who regularly perform with chart-topping acts such as Beverley Knight and The Streets.   The tutors will take you through basic techniques and breathing exercises, finishing with group harmonies and solo performances.  Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced singer, you will sing with more skill and confidence.

Vocademy’s founder, Lu Bristow, said: “Everyone can sing; it’s just a matter of finding your voice.  The Vocademy approach is to have lots of fun while learning some key vocal techniques which really helps build confidence.  We can cater for mixed abilities and ages, which makes these workshops an ideal family activity.”

The ticket price of £5 includes entry to the British Music Experience, Britain’s interactive museum of pop music through the ages. 

Workshops are taking place on Tuesday 17, Tuesday 24 and Tuesday 31 August from 2pm to 6pm.  Please book on 020 8463 3415 or email learning@britishmusicexperience.com

Further information at www.vocademy.co.uk and www.britishmusicexperience.com 

Vocademy Students perform at Worthing Birdman

Two students from Vocademy Vocal School will sing live at Worthing’s Birdman competition next Sunday (15 Aug).

Ellis Lund and Ellie Earl, 18 and 13,  who are both students at the Worthing Vocademy School,  will each perform one or two numbers at 2pm to the crowds on the beach near the Lido.  Their performances will be projected to the audience on a huge screen.

Please come and support them.  

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Rising Pop Stars Put on First Performance

There will be a showcase of talent from the rising stars of Vocademy Vocal School at a concert on Thursday, July 8 at the Jubilee Community Centre in East Grinstead.

The performers, both children and adults, come from Vocademy’s Schools in East Grinstead and Horsham where they have been developing their singing skills under the tutelage of professional singers. 

The students will be singing popular songs from different music genres.  For many, this will be their first public performance.

Lu Bristow, Vocademy’s founder, said: “It’s going to be a fantastic night.  The students have worked so hard developing their vocal skills and sing with much more confidence.  I’m really excited to see them perform and I hope that lots of people will come and support them.   You never know, you might be seeing the next Beyoncé perform her first gig!” 

There will also be a chance to see the Vocademy tutors in action.  Sarah Benton, Rachel Mosleh, Kelly Barnes (add/delete as appropriate) are all professional singers who regularly tour with chart-topping acts like Beverley Knight and The Streets.

The Vocademy performance is at the Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead at 7.30pm on Thursday July 8, 2010.  Tickets are £4 and are available on the door from 7pm. 

Vocademy holds vocal classes every Tuesday at the Jubilee Community Centre.  There is a session for 7-14 year olds from 5.30pm to 6.30pm and a two-hour session for adults from 7pm to 9pm. Places are limited to 15 per group. Please call 0845 5191765 or visit www.vocademy.co.uk for further information and to book.

Vocal Coach Helps Lung Sufferers to Breathe Easier

Breathe Easy Mid Sussex, a local support group for people affected by lung disease, found their voices at a singing session with Vocademy Vocal School.

Professional singer and Vocademy’s founder, Lu Bristow, visited the Breathe Easy group in Hurstpierpoint to introduce the group to the benefits of singing.

Lu said: “Singing is brilliant for people with lung problems as it helps increase lung capacity and elasticity.  You’d think that people who are short of breath would find it really difficult, but after doing some warm up exercises, everyone was singing their hearts out.”

“The Breathe Easy group is keen to set up its own choir so I’m going to give the members regular coaching sessions to improve technique and confidence.   I think they’ll be great as they have some very strong singers amongst them.”

The choir is the brainchild of Jennifer Ellingford, Chairman of the Mid Sussex branch, who has lived with asthma throughout her life and was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) five years ago.  She said: Singing is a wonderful group activity and as it has such tremendously positive effects on our breathing, I thought why not make this a regular activity and form a choir?

“Our session with Lu was marvellous – everyone joined in and we all felt the benefits afterwards.  We’re delighted that she’s going to help us progress to a fully-fledged choir.

“The main aim of our group is to find ways to use our lungs more effectively, to help us stay well and keep out of hospital.  Singing helps us do that and have fun at the same time.”