Ally Smalley
-Workshop Facilitator - Music Educator - Yoga & Voice Specialist -
Acting for Singers
Present Performing through Meisner & Yoga
3 hour workshop
Virtual or In Person - $57/person
This workshop will support singers in honing their acting skills through Meisner based acting strategies in combination with yoga based body & breath work, which will allow singer's to perform in the present moment to create their most authentic performances yet. All participants should expect to sing solo & they should come with one song they already know to share in the workshop.
Ideal for:
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Children entering 6th grade-12th grade
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Adult singers of any age
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1-2 years of voice experience is helpful to fully participate
Value Your Voice
Musical Mastery through Movement & Mantra
3- 6 hour workshop
Virtual or In Person - $57-108/person
You're the only one with your voice & it is accessible to you anywhere, everywhere & anytime! The ability to sing can feel mysterious & magical, yet it is our right as humans to use our voices with confidence & clarity. In this workshop, you can expect to learn voice science strategies to shift how you use your voice on a daily basis . Once empowered with this knowledge, you will involve the body through intentional yoga asana that supports the voice while quieting the mind & allowing you to move your singing from analysis to authentic artistry. Finally, you will learn & sing traditional yoga mantra in community & voluntarily as soloists to culminate your workshop learning. Knowing how to sing & use your voice can be one of the most rewarding skills to learn that will support you not only in music spaces, but also your communities & companies!
Ideal for:​
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College, pre-professional, professional & adult singers
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Any experience level is welcome
Ace the Audition
Authentic Artistry through Deliberate Practice
20 hour program- Multi-day sessions
Virtual or In Person - $397/person
Are you wanting to audition for the first time?
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Does your audition routine need a tune-up?
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Have you ever wished you could experience the excitement of a lead role?
This workshop will empower you to reach your audition goals for that next opportunity on the horizon. You will experience a systematic approach to owning YOUR audition by exploring voice science based speaking & singing techniques, authentic acting for singers, dynamic movement in practice & performance, as well as, mindfulness practices. Students can expect to sing as soloists & in groups for every session. Students should bring a personal water bottle & yoga/exercise mat each day to support workshop activities. Lastly, students should dress comfortably for this workshop as there will be dynamic movement & yoga each day.
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- Sampling of Topics -
Acting for singers
Speech voice techniques & tools
Learning songs & monologues with ease
Genre specific singing techniques
Movement in practice & performance
Singer seminars
Audition anxiety, mindfulness & building an audition routine
Audition masterclass
Ideal for:
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Children entering 3rd grade-12th grade
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Adult singers of any age
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Prior singing or theater experience is helpful, but not required.
