Soul-Training: Riffs, Runs, & R&B Singing

In this interactive workshop, participants will have an opportunity to explore an extremely popular vocal style known as soul singing or R&B (Rhythm & Blues).

After a brief history of African-American music, we’ll be focusing on the golden age of R&B singing, the 1960s through early 2000s. Lisa Popeil will share with singers, voice teachers, and anyone interested in this powerful vocal style some little-known secrets in producing this rich, emotional,and satisfying sound. And no discussion of Soul-Singing would be complete without strategies to master its unique improvisational ornamentation called “vocal runs, riffs or licks”.

Other vital topics related to singing soulfully regard having a particular relationship to “the beat”, compared to how classically trained singers might consider core beats and rhythms in general. R&B singing exhibits rapid dynamic, adduction, and resonance shifts as well as specific resonator shapes that help produce the most authentic sound.

The movement of the body and how that relates to soulfulness in singing will be explored, so dress comfortably!

Finally, we’ll be analyzing many great singers from the past such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, James Brown, Luther Vandross, and Aretha Franklin to see what we can learn and model from their individual approaches to this thrilling vocal style.

🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
🎥 Recording automatically sent to all who book (even if you cannot attend live)
▶️ Rewatch as many times as you like
📜 Certificate of attendance available