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Open Studio: Professional Coloraturas

What is Open Studio?

Open Studio is an online masterclass: a new Co-Vo format, during which Julia will work one-on-one with several pre-selected singers on a single concept in vocal technique. Each singer will be guided through vocal exercises that address this technical concept, and will sing a brief song or excerpt from their repertoire that includes the concept.

How do I participate in Open Studio masterclasses?

Although this is not a “workout" format for attendees, like most Co-Vo classes are, it is not a normal master class either (i.e., where participants traditionally sit quietly as passive observers). Since you can remain muted on Zoom, you will be welcome to “try out” all the exercises that the working singers try—to find out what works for you!

What is the focus of the January 27 Open Studio? Professional Coloraturas!

Julia will guide the three working singers—all of whom are seasoned professional opera singers, performing coloratura repertoire—in the vocal exercises that are succeeding in keeping their vocal agility fluid, accurate, and well articulated, including:

• Extended scales and patterns

• Trills

• Staccati

You will also hear these singers perform excerpts from three of the most difficult coloratura arias in the operatic repertoire (by Verdi, Donizetti, and Rossini).

What does each Open Studio masterclass include?

• A brief overview of the technical topic by Dr. Julia Nielsen

• Three working singers, each of whom will spend approximately 25 minutes working with Julia on vocal exercises and on a short repertoire excerpt of their choice

• Q&A

• Access to the video of the masterclass for 30 days after the live event, for all registrants

What if I’d like to be considered to be a working singer at a future Open Studio masterclass?

The three singers for the January 27 Open Studio masterclass have already been selected. However, if you’d be interested in participating in a future Open Studio masterclass, please send an email to Dr. Julia (julia@singerspace.com) expressing your interest! There is no cost to the working singers, who generously share their process with the masterclass attendees.

Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
Time: 10:30am–12:00pm (PT)
Cost: $40 (discounted multi-class passes can be used for Open Studio sessions!)

Level: All levels

Recording available! A recording of the masterclass will be available for 30 days after the live event (February 27, 2024) for those who cannot attend in real time, or who wish to review the program.