Please join The Chicago Academy for the Arts' Music Department faculty for a series of masterclass videos that will introduce students to topics in vocal improvisation, composition and music recording. Videos will be released weekly on Friday, June 5, June 12 and June 19 to registered families and will walk students through each skill to complete a task independently, which they will submit to our faculty for feedback. This series will culminate with a live virtual showcase hosted by Acting Music Department Chair Rachel Brown on Friday, June 26 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. where students will have the opportunity to celebrate each other's accomplishments from the series.

Videos will be uploaded to YouTube every Friday. RSVP to Jessie Phelan at jphelan@chicagoartsacademy.org to receive the YouTube link.

WEEK 2 - Friday, June 12

Improvise the Blues with Alyssa Allgood

Join Chicago Academy for the Arts Jazz Voice instructor and acclaimed performer Alyssa Allgood for this twenty minute, introductory course! Ms. Allgood will introduce you to the blues and guide you through your own vocal improvisation! Prior vocal training is encouraged but not required.