WEEKEND VOCAL WORKSHOP with MJ PARANZINO

Friday 28th to Sunday 30th October 2011

"Voice is the instrument within all of us – don't have a life without singing in it."
MJ Paranzino, The Times

"MJ brought out the best in everyone, improving their tone and their confidence…"
Karen Robinson, The Sunday Times

Singing lessons seemed the perfect way to me of bringing all my staff together. What I hadn't counted on was the magic that MJ would bring to the session, with the ability to make any cynic a convert using humour, passion and out and out talent."
Paddy Earnshaw, CRM Director, Travelex

Mary Jo Paranzino, known as MJ to her friends, has an infectious love of music. "I can't remember a time when I wasn't singing!" says the singer-songwriter, talking about her life's driving force, and one can't help but feel the fever of her passion.

MJ is running a weekend vocal workshop from October 28th to 30th in the beautiful surroundings of Hotel Tresanton. The workshop is an opportunity for singers of all levels to learn professional vocal technique and explore the power and range of their own voice.

As a professional vocal coach MJ has worked with actors and musical stars on Broadway, boy bands and pop groups, opera singers, and aspiring rock stars (as well as retired ones), but firmly believes that everyone can sing. In addition to vocal coaching MJ is also a successful singer, session musician, songwriter and composer. As musical director of three choirs with performances at Royal Festival Hall and the Brighton Festival Fringe, MJ understands the power and beauty of the human voice and how to bring out the very best in her singers.

Workshop Outline

MJ will help you explore your voice through professional vocal techniques including: breathing, posture, diction, rhythm, phrasing, projection, body language and performance. The workshop includes a combination of group and individual one-on-one sessions catering to all levels. Music sight-reading is not essential.

A diverse selection of music material will suit a range of different voices from classical and jazz to rock, pop and gospel. Please wear relaxing clothing that allows you to breath and move around comfortably. Participants may record the workshop on personal music players for later private use.

Friday
Guests arrive at the hotel during the afternoon. A light dinner is available from 6pm. Welcome drinks and taster session with MJ and other workshop participants will be held between 8pm and 9pm.

Saturday
Workshop commences at 10am and includes a working lunch break. Individual sessions will be held from 5pm to 7pm.
Dinner is served from 7pm to 9.30pm.

Sunday
Workshop commences from 10am to 1pm. Light lunch from 2pm.

Cost

£575 per person for single occupancy. £460 per person for double occupancy. Inclusive of professional voice coaching, workshop materials, two night's accommodation at Hotel Tresanton, breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel restaurant with head chef, Paul Wadham..

Booking

To secure your place in the workshop contact the Hotel Tresanton on 01326 270 055. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

For more information on MJ Paranzino please visit: www.mjparanzino.co.uk

MJ is also available for private voice coaching sessions and facilitation of corporate team building workshops.