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Every singer has an essence that makes them unique. How do we tap into our individuality and not sound like a carbon copy of everyone else? These clinics are designed to help you strip away the extemporaneous issues that get in the way of your message. Working both individually and in groups, we dish out practical tips on how to combine your creativity with the expertise you need to pull it off on the fly.

ON STAFF

Developed and Directs the Vocal Department
STANFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP, Adult Residency
Stanford University, CA

Artistic Director
JAZZCAMP WEST
LaHonda, CA

Founder
THE VOICESHOP RETREATS
Incline Village, Nevada
Jenner, California

THE VOICESHOP lite
Calgary, Canada
Seattle, Washington

New York City
San Francisco


Founder
ARTIST2ARTIST Mentor Program
San Francisco, CA

Editor/Author
SHOPtalk: The VoiceShop's über-cool new Digital Rag!

2012 TEACHING SCHEDULE


April 20-22, 2012
THE VOICESHOP RETREAT
with Randy Porter
One of only two Retreats we'll be giving this whole year!
Immerse yourself in three days of vocal heaven in an unbelievable setting! Taking only SIX singers.
Incline Village, Nevada





ARTIST2ARTIST Mentor Program
Taking applications for January 2012.
Minimum 3-month commitment.
SKYPE or San Francisco, California




June 23-30, 2012
JAZZCAMP WEST
Mad is Artistic Director (and will teach this year) for this soulful week-long camp set in the beautiful woods of La Honda, California.
La Honda, California


2011 TEACHING SCHEDULE

March 3, 2011
ARTS WEST SCHOOL
Eagle, Idaho



March 28- April 2, 2011
SIBELIUS ACADEMY
In Residence
Helsinki, Finland






ARTIST2ARTIST Mentor Program
Taking applications for January 2012. Minimum 3-month commitment.
San Francisco, California




June 25-July 2, 2011
JAZZCAMP WEST
Mad is Artistic Director (and will teach this year) for this soulful week-long camp set in the beautiful woods of La Honda, California.
La Honda, California





July 31-Aug 5, 2011
STANFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP VOCAL PROGRAM
Adult Residency
Mad directs the week-long Adult Residency Vocal Program (with Dena DeRose) that has featured such luminaries as Kurt Elling, Mark Murphy, Sheila Jordan, Kevin Mahagony, Nancy King and more
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California






Aug 27 & 28, 2011
THE VOICESHOP lite
San Francisco Weekend!
We're bringing the VSlite to one of the most charming cities in the world, San Francisco! We'll be in the famed North Beach District for this 2-day "lite" version of the VoiceShop. Taking only 7 singers.
San Francisco, California




October 21-23, 2011
THE VOICESHOP RETREAT
One of only two Retreats we'll be giving this whole year!
Immerse yourself in three days of vocal heaven in an unbelievable setting! Taking only SIX singers.
Incline Village, Nevada


2010 TEACHING SCHEDULE

January 15-17, 2010
THE VOICESHOP RETREAT
Jenner, California




March 19-21, 2010
THE VOICESHOP RETREAT
Incline Village, Nevada



April 6, 2010
COLUMBIA COLLEGE
Vocal Workshop
Sonora, CA




June 5-6, 2010
VOICESHOP lite
Calgary, Canada



June 26-July 3, 2010
JAZZCAMP WEST
Mad is Artistic Director (and will teach this year) for this soulful week-long camp set in the beautiful woods of La Honda, California.
La Honda, California




July 18-23, 2010
JANICE BORLA VOCAL JAZZCAMP
North Central College, Naperville, Il.



August 1-7, 2010
STANFORD JAZZ WORKSHOP VOCAL PROGRAM
Mad heads-up this week-long vocal program (with Dena DeRose) that has featured such luminaries as Kurt Elling, Mark Murphy, Sheila Jordan, Kevin Mahagony, Nancy King and more
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California






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