ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

In his upcoming workshop in Brisbane, Nic will focus on:

• The Vocalist as a ‘Band Leader’ and as a member of the Ensemble;
• Leading and interacting with instrumentalists effectively;
• Melodic and rhythmic choices with the melody;
• Truly understanding the form, and hearing your way through the form of a standard;

The importance of arrangement and stylistic choice for a song; what tempo works? what style suits the melody? what overall arrangement will result in the most effective and emotional performance of the song?

Vocalists will all have the opportunity to perform a song with an accompanist and the above topics will be discussed through live performance. There will also be an opportunity for open question time towards the end of the workshop. Nic is about as ‘warm and friendly’ a musician as you will find anywhere in the world, and one of the best ‘front men’ in the business!

Date/Time: Saturday 14th October, 2017 from 10:00am-1:00pm

Registration: from 9.30pm for 10am start

Location: Doo-Bop Jazz Bar (Basement), 101 Edward Street, Brisbane

Cost: Full price $80/$60 concession/students….Early bird price before 5pm – 6th October $70/$50…..Group bookings of 5 or more $70/$50

What to Bring: Lead sheets, water & own microphone (if you wish, not essential)

What’s available at the venue: there is a Doo-Bop cafe upstairs where we can all network afterwards over coffee OR lunch

Nic will also be performing at Doo-Bop Jazz Bar on Saturday 14th October from 7.30pm to 10pm (there is an open late night jam afterwards from 10.30pm to 2.30am)

ABOUT NIC

Nic has that natural ability to draw the audience into a song… To hear Nic, is to feel GOOD!” – James Morrison

“This guy knows exactly where it’s at!” – Kurt Elling

“One of a select few who’s path to serious recognition throughout Australia as a highly respected Artist is assured!” – Peter March, FM99.3

Nic Jeffries is a highly respected vocalist and saxophonist from Sydney, Australia. Some may recognise him from his appearance on the 2016 season of ‘The Voice’ in Australia, where he turned a rare 4 chairs during his ‘Blinds’ performance of Simon and Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’. He has performed alongside some of Australia’s top artists, including James Morrison, Leo Sayer, Steve Clisby, Diana Rouvas, Deni Hines, Jessica Mauboy, Mental As Anything, Doug Parkinson & Renee Geyer, and continues to front his own bands in performances right around the globe. He is front man and host of Sydney’s famous ‘The Monday Jam’ at the iconic venue ‘The Basement’ and continually nurtures young talent as an educator in Sydney. He has lectured in voice & ensemble at The Australian Institute of Music and is currently Director of Ensembles at Killarney Heights High School in Sydney, a public school known for its excellence in music education.

Nic caters perfectly to singers and instrumentalists of all standards and abilities.

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