Saturdays 10/10 & 10/17, 11 am–1 pm PT

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Learning to scat sing is much like learning a language: it develops through repeated listening, imitation, and creative experimentation based on the musical models you hear.

This interactive, two-part workshop is designed for vocalists with beginning to intermediate experience in scat singing, though singers of all levels are welcome. Through hands-on activities, participants will build practical skills in several areas, including:

• Syllable exercises for developing rhythmic vocabulary and groove

• Melodic shapes and phrase patterns for expanding improvisational ideas

• Foundational ear-training exercises for hearing and singing through chord changes

Participants will receive recommended exercises to practice between sessions, and optional Q&A time will follow each class.

Whether you are new to scat singing or looking to strengthen your skills, this workshop offers practical tools for developing greater confidence, fluency, and creativity as a jazz vocalist.

About Michele Weir

Michele Weir is a vocalist, pianist, arranger, and internationally recognized jazz educator. Her arrangements have been performed by groups including New York Voices and the Swingle Singers, as well as orchestras such as the Boston Pops. She also served as Vocal Producer for the Manhattan Transfer’s The Chick Corea Songbook.

Currently on the faculty at UCLA, Michele has taught and presented in more than 20 countries and at major conferences including the Jazz Education Network Conference, ACDA National Conference, and World Choral Symposium. Her educational publications include Vocal Improvisation, Jazz Singer’s Handbook, and Jazz Piano Handbook, and she created the scat-singing app ScatAbility and the online learning platform MusicHabit.

Michele has also performed extensively as a vocalist and pianist and served as Music Supervisor for the DreamWorks film The Prince of Egypt.