Workshops, Clinics and Rehearsals

Rhythm Section Performance Workshop Series
(How to work with a LIVE band!) Our most popular workshop!

How do I learn the same “language” as the musicians. What order are the solos? How do I count-off the entire band? Where do I look? Who’s in charge? How can I truly make music with a whole trio? Singing with a trio can be thrilling, but it’s daunting too. If these questions resonate with you, come to our rythmn section workshop and get ready to move to the next level.

This workshop is a rare opportunity for singers to work with one of the top rhythm sections in the Northwest jazz scene. Each series includes 3, half-hour sessions with piano, bass and drums and myself. The students will work up 4 songs for the performance. We work on communication with the instrumentalists, song form, solos, arrangements, mic technique and stage presence. Students are encouraged to stay as long as they like and watch the other participants. Each 3 week session ends with a performance at local Jazz club/venue where singers have the option of recording themselves or showcasing for gigs…and of course inviting their friends and family to see them!!

$280

Please inquire. 206 941-2770 gretamatassa@comcast.net

Other rhythm section workshops

Double workshops

I’m also offering a “double” workshop! This allows you to perform 8 songs at Tula’s. You’d have 3, 1-hour rehearsals with the band and myself. You can ask to make any month a “DOUBLE”. The cost is$560 and subject to space availability.

Instrumental students

Although the workshops were started primarily as a forum for vocal students, we have recently had pianists, saxophonists, guitarists and a violinist take the workshop as well.

The band will offer to share the wisdom they have to budding instrumentalists who join us and wish to work on their comping, soloing and improvisation skills. They may also wish to augment their time in the workshop with some private lessons with the bandmember of their choice. 

Greta’s “Drop in” Rehearsal Sessions

OFFERED MONTHLY!
PLEASE INQUIRE AND RESERVE A SPOT

Do you wish you had a great band locked up in your basement that you could drag out to play with anytime you like? 🙂

Well, I’m about to offer the next best thing!

My great band is going to be available to YOU twice a month!

In MY living room, all yours to play with and:

NOTE: this is different from the rhythm section workshop in that there’s no performance included and will be no drummer. But its a less expensive way to get some practicing done with pros!.

You may reserve a 1/2 hour with us for $60 or an hour for $120

This is perfect for my singers who have not been able to do a workshop with me and need a little encouragement to get out there and try singing in public! Offered monthly, please inquire

YOU Sing with a Big Band!

Bucket List Item!
One performance a year at a Seattle Jazz Club with our 10-piece band, YOU can be ready to sing 3 charts with them!

The workshop/performance offer:

Offered once a year, please inquire

Recording Workshop:

VOCALIST RECORDING WORKSHOP
Level 1 (Laying vocals over a bed-track)

Level 2 (Laying live tracks down with band)
$250 LIMIT 5 SINGERS

Guidance in the recording studio. Learn how to be efficiant and professional in the studio with guidance from a seasoned pro.

SIDE-NOTE: Thinking of recording a demo? or cd? I am available to work as your producer!  contact me for rates and a full discussion about your project! gretamatassa@comcast.net

4 day Vocal intensive Workshop!

4 consecutive days of work with Greta and her band preparing for a performance at Tula’s.

This workshop is especially useful for singers outside the Seattle area who wish to work with Greta and perform!

Offered periodically $300