LA Vocal Jazz Intensive 2025

Directed by Kathleen Grace & Josh Nelson
📅 Saturday, August 9 & Saturday, August 16
☀️Students are welcome to register for one Saturday or both (at a discounted rate) 

🎶 Aug. 9 Theme – “The Power of Listening” |  Composer focus Cole Porter *AT CAPACITY REG. CLOSED
🎤 Aug. 16 Theme – “The Power of Groove”  |  Composer focus Antonio Carlos Jobim *AT CAPACITY REG. CLOSED

🕙 Time: 10AM – 4PM (1-hour lunch break)
📍 Location: Los Angeles (address shared upon registration)
👉PLEASE NOTE: OUR AUGUST 9 + 16 INTENSIVES ARE FULL, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
👉 {WAITLIST} We encourage you to sign up for our for any last min cancellations notices or future opportunities.

Join two of Los Angeles’ most celebrated jazz artists and USC faculty members for a one-of-a-kind vocal jazz intensive. Vocalist Kathleen Grace and pianist Josh Nelson offer an immersive experience for singers of all levels. Whether you're a gigging artist, music student, or passionate jazz explorer, this program will deepen your musicality, strengthen your collaborative instincts, and reconnect you with the joy of vocal expression.

Expect a dynamic blend of masterclasses, hands-on exercises, and group listening that taps into the roots and future of jazz singing.

Why this intensive?

“After nearly 20 years of teaching at USC, I’ve seen how vocalists outside of degree programs often miss out on the tools, structured play, and historical depth these environments offer. At the same time, singers in academic programs don’t always get the freedom of retreat-style learning—where growth happens without evaluation. This intensive creates a supportive and challenging experience for everyone!”
– Kathleen Grace

“I’ve had the pleasure of accompanying a wide range of vocalists for 25 years (including the great Natalie Cole for 6 years), and I’m thrilled to share my experience with those who are interested in developing many aspects of their vocal approach and performances!”
– Josh Nelson

Focus Areas Include:

• Composer Study, melodic and harmonic analysis

• Vocal Health + Technique

• What Is Practice?

• Harmony & Ear Training

• Nervous System & Body Regulation

• Duo Performance Techniques

• Groove, Feel & Time

• Jazz History & Listening Culture

• Transcription & Improvisation - Soli learning each weekend

• Chart Writing + Trio Arranging

• Career Development & Artistry

• Daily Performance Masterclasses
  All participants will perform solo repertoire and receive feedback each day.

Camp registration fee: $250 for one Saturday, $425 for both
Location: Los Angeles CA (address provided post registration)

REGISTER HERE
👉PLEASE NOTE: OUR AUGUST 9 + 16 INTENSIVES ARE FULL, REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Size is limited