JAZZ Vocal WORKSHOP

with Yaala Ballin

Repertoire and Performance 

Jazz Vocal Workshop 

Jazz singing emerged in the early 20’s of the last century. With strong roots in the blues tradition, jazz singing evolved through the years. 

Mostly based on The Great American Songbook and songs from various Musicals of the time, jazz singing gives vocalists the opportunity to tell their story and give their own interpretation. 

Repertoire and Performance is a bi monthly workshop for vocalists. 

The workshop will include group interaction as well as individual instruction. This repertoire based workshop will focus on interpretation, improvisation and presentation of chosen songs. The last session will focus on band leading, while working with a professional jazz band. 

Workshop Goals: 

● Learning about air control and breathing exercises 

● Working on delivering lyrics and story telling 

● Exploring different melodic changes and improvisation approaches 

● Band leading - Counting off, intros, ending and conducting the band 

Workshop Information: 

● Workshop will be held in the West village. 

• Thursdays 1-3pm (May 14th & 28th / June 11th & 25th)

● The group will include 6-8 vocalists 

● Each session will start with group work before offering individual instruction. 

Workshop Requirements: 

Past experience in singing (any style/ genre). 

Each performer will have the opportunity to sing at the next In The Pocket NYC Salon on July 20, 2026

📞 Yaala: 1-646-600-4597 🌐 yaalaballin.com