THE POWELL METHOD IS COMING TO GILLETTE, WY!
POWELL METHOD SINGING WORKSHOPS FOR WYOMING SINGERS
If you are in Wyoming and are interested in getting some training under your belt right before the 2011 Talent Quest Regionals, plan on participating in The Powell Method Workshop Series June 10 - 11 in Gillette! Singers can participate in singing workshops and purchase various Powell Method products including Basic Practice CDs, Advanced Practice CDs, and more! Register for all the Saturday workshops and receive a FREE PRIVATE LESSON*! Online registration is required to participate in the workshops; view the descriptions and register below. Each workshop costs $20. NOTE: If you participated in the January Workshop Series, you can take any/all workshops in June for just $15 each. Even better, if you attended in January and you bring a friend in June, you will only pay $10 for each workshop! (your friend will pay $20)!
*Free Private Lessons on Friday or Saturday prior to the Regional Contest will only be available to non-competing participants. Competing participants can have their lesson on Monday the 13th or as as an online lesson.
NEW!! On Friday the 10th, Ms. Powell will offer a special workshop JUST for people competing in Regionals for only $10! See details below.
WORKSHOPS:
REGIONAL COMPETITORS' WORKSHOP: If you are competing in the Regional Contest on Sunday, the 12th, you won't want to miss this exclusive workshop just for you. This workshop will be sort of a sampler or a preview of all the other workshops giving Regional Contestants an overview of some of the most essential elements of singing & performance in preparation for Sunday's competition. The cost is only $10 and the workshop is only available to Regional Competitors. Friday, June 10th @ 7:30 - 9:00 pm
BASICS OF TECHNIQUE: Learn the basics of breathing, supporting the sound, vocal stamina, basic technique, how to stay healthy & not lose your voice, and easy-to-learn vocal warm-ups. Male: Saturday, Jun 11 @ 10:00 am; Female: Saturday, Jun 11 @ 1:30 pm
CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES & TRICKS: Learn the basics of transforming the voice into a more contemporary sound using two contemporary vocal techniques. Learn to sing contemporary styles in a completely healthy way that prevents singers from losing the voice. Learn why it is vital to have a basic foundation for contemporary singing. Learn how to use the two vocal techniques together and round out the sound with some great tricks & tips. Male: Saturday, Jun 10 @ 11:00 am; Female: Saturday, Jun 11 @ 2:30 pm
POP & COUNTRY TECHNIQUES: Take the contemporary voice another step further by learning some cool tricks to sound more pop and country. Explore things like riffing, playing with straight tone & vibrato, using breathiness, developing a twang, vowel modifications, grinding, having power on big money notes, and some other great tips & tricks. Saturday, Jun 11 @ 5:00 pm
PRIVATE LESSONS: Katti Powell will be available to teach private lessons while in Gillette June 10 - 13. Private lessons are 60 minutes in length and will be available for $50/lesson or $200 for a month of lessons. Lessons can be used in person the weekend of the 11th or can be used online via Virtual Voice Lessons. Each singer that registers for 5 workshops will receive a complimentary lesson. Singers competing in the Regionals will not be able to have a private lesson until the 13th or online via Virtual Voice Lessons. (Ms. Powell will contact you to schedule a time)
KATTI POWELL, FOUNDER OF THE POWELL METHOD
Katti is a graduate of the Musical Program at New York City's Circle in the Square Theatre School and started out as a performer, primarily singing & acting in musical theatre. Over her years of performing, she was approached many times by people wanting to know if she could teach them how to sing. Katti took her years of experience as a singer and a voice student and developed her own vocal method, The Powell Method, and has been teaching private voice professionally since 2001. She launched her online class for teachers in 2009 as a way to duplicate her efforts. By teaching singers The Powell Method and giving them the tools to teach, she is able to help singers worldwide learn how to sing with versatility. Katti has studied and performed a wide variety of musical styles including classical, opera, musical theatre, gospel, pop, country, jazz, R&B, and rock. She is a professional jazz vocalist and is also a lead vocalist in the NJ-based 80s band, The Breakfast Club. Katti is also a proud member of Actor's Equity Association, the professional actor's union, and performs professionally in regional theatre. She has performed in over 75 musicals, plays, and cabaret acts in many cities. Katti has also done some studio recording and has coached students during recording sessions. In addition to performing and teaching, she has been a vocal coach, a musical director, a director, an acting instructor, a choir director, and a worship leader. Katti currently teaches private voice & workshops to singers in New York City and offers Virtual Voice Lessons to singers outside NYC.