Sundays 10/11 & 10/18, 2–4 pm

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In this interactive, two-part workshop, participants will explore the experience and science of the aging voice, including hormonal changes and their effects on both male and female singers.

The first session will examine common physiological changes associated with aging, along with the musical and emotional adjustments that can help singers continue making music with confidence and enjoyment. Participants will then work with vocal exercises and healthy singing practices designed to help them adapt to, manage, and even embrace these changes.

Both sessions will include group activities and individual coaching. Participants will apply exercises and strategies directly to their own songs, address personal vocal challenges, and explore ways to keep their voices strong, flexible, and expressive over time.

Please bring a lead sheet for a song you would like to work on. A brief excerpt will be used to apply exercises and explore approaches tailored to your voice.

Recommended

Ages 40 and up.

About Sandy Cressman

San Francisco–based vocalist Sandy Cressman has built a distinguished career spanning jazz, Brazilian, Latin, and world music. After early work with the vocal group Pastiche, she developed a deep focus on Brazilian music and founded Homenagem Brasileira in 1998.

Cressman has released three albums with the project, including Entre Amigos, featuring collaborations with Brazilian artists such as Jovino Santos Neto, Antonio Adolfo, and Ian Faquini. She has performed throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, and Brazil, and has appeared at venues and festivals including the SFJAZZ Center and Monterey Jazz Festival.

She has also recorded and performed with artists including Ray Obiedo, Jai Uttal, and Taj Mahal. As an educator, Cressman teaches at the California Jazz Conservatory and the Nueva School and has led workshops in the United States, Europe, and Brazil.