The Follow Me vocal workshop is a soul based singing session led by Creative Director, Choir Leader and Music Mentor Jennifer John.
The workshop will consist of some basic soul techniques and then Jennifer will teach the melody of the club classic: Follow Me, by Aly-us.
This is stage 2 of an online choir series curated by Jennifer John during lockdown. Series 1, Love Sings, was a global community project that brought together 180 people from 15 different countries as a virtual choir.
It was a charity fundraiser in support of 2 Liverpool charities, The Florrie and All Together NOW!.
Follow Me vocal workshop is a learning opportunity for everyone passionate about singing to experience the power of collective singing to create a vocal remix in collaboration with the Liverpool based choir Sense of Sound Singers.
Based in Liverpool, Sense of Sound Singers is an eclectic group of professional vocalists whose impressive track record of performances has seen them perform locally, nationally and internationally.
Their talent has been recognised by many established artists, leading them to perform with an array of singers and songwriters including Paloma Faith, Jon Bon Jovi, Imogen Heap, Seal, Damon Albarn, Space, Cast and most recently Blossoms.
In addition, they are also the resident singers for the annual Cream Classical concerts in the stunning Liverpool cathedral. In 2017 they opened for the legendary Nile Rodgers and Chic at The M&S Arena in Liverpool. In 2019 they released their first single, Follow Me in partnership with the dance label, Duo Tone.
It is this song that will be taught in the vocal workshop with version arranged specially by Jennifer John.
After the workshop there will be an option to become part of The People’s Remix Choir. This will be the creation of an online recording of the song that you have been taught during the workshop.
This will then be recorded with Sense of Sound Singers and made into an official remix recording which will then be released on all streaming platforms including YouTube and Spotify. The participants on this recording will be known as The People’s Remix Choir.
The People’s Remix Choir is an opportunity to join in a collective singing experience and be featured on a commercial disco-house recording.
This is open to everyone, regardless of singing experience, age or location.
Please note that to be part of the People’s Remix Choir, following the workshop, you will need to send an audio recording of yourself singing Follow Me and a head and shoulders photo of yourself looking directly into the camera.
These images will be added to the final artwork of the project as a way of crediting everybody.
About the Tutor
As co-founder of award winning company Sense of Sound, Jennifer John has worked with and inspired thousands of people throughout her 30-year career as lecturer, mentor and vocal coach.
Her extensive career as a vocal coach and specialist in Artist Development for singers, has seen her work nationally and internationally. She is a vocal coach on ITV’s The Voice and The Voice Kids.
She has also been a lecturer on the Popular Music degree course at Royal Northern College of Music, one of the leading conservatoires in the country. Jennifer’s knowledge and experience has seen her increasingly in demand by music management companies, educational establishments, as well as emerging and established artists.
Her extensive experience as a singer, performer and recording artist means that she has a deeper understanding of the needs of her students. Her up-to-date training knowledge, professionalism, passion and fun approach to teaching brings out the best in her students and ensembles.
Zoom/Facebook Live, 6 June, 12pm-1pm. Tickets – £5 (see link below)
They realise that during this time of isolation, not everyone can afford to pay the ticket price.. On that basis there are a certain number of free places available. Please let them know if you require financial assistance and they will do their best to accommodate you.