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Betty Schneider is available to come to your studio, school or summer camp to conduct workshops on vocal technique, auditioning and performance. During each session, there will be a presentation of practical information as well as plenty of time to “get on your feet” and experience performing and sharing yourself in a new way.

Upcoming Workshops
 
Simply Acting for Singers
  Walnut Creek, CA
  January 17 - February 7, 2009
  Contact: Betty Schneider
  Brochure (PDF)
   
 
American Conservatory Theatre
  San Francisco, CA
  Ongoing Classes
  Contact: A.C.T.
   
 
Broadway Theatre Project Auditions
  Los Gatos, CA
  January 31, 2009
  Contact: www.broadwaytheatreproject.com
   
 
Master Class
  Sacramento, CA
  March 28, 2009
  Contact: Sam Schieber (916) 447-7813
   
 
Voice Studio Spring Showcase
  Berkeley, CA
  May 9, 2009
  Contact: Anna's Jazz Island
   
 
Broadway Theatre Project
  Tampa, FL
  July 12 - August 2, 2009
  Contact: www.broadwaytheatreproject.com
   
  Overcoming Performance Anxiety
 
Do you have difficulty being fully present when you step on the stage? Then this workshop is for you. Performance anxiety does not have to derail your performance. The key is to understand it and work with it. You can learn techniques that will change the way you feel in auditions and performances. You will experience the deep satisfaction of performing your best and sharing yourself fully with your audience.
   
  Auditioning Techniques
 
Receive “8 Keys to a Great Audition” and put them into practice
 
Learn to look like a pro when you walk into the room, talk to the accompanist, and make your introduction
 
Get individual coaching to turn your audition into a callback
 
Learn how to choose material that shows your uniqueness as a performer
   
  Musical Theatre
 
Take an in-depth look at the art form
 
Find out what your “type” is
 
Discuss the essentials of basic and expanded repertoire
 
Get individual coaching on your performance so that you share yourself and move your audience
   
  Cabaret Styling
 
Explore what makes Cabaret unique
 
Discover what only you can bring to a song
 
Get coaching on styling a song you know in a completely different way
 
Experience collaborating with an accompanist in restyling a song

 

 

Photo of Evan Cannon :: Photograph by Peter Mertz :: Courtesy of Bread and Roses

Contact Betty Schneider  ::  510.528.8894 ::  betty@bettyschneider.com