Paula Byrne | Lessons



			I offer private lessons, vocal workshops and "Siren Salon" events in Portland, Bend, Salem, and Corvallis, Oregon, as well as Prosser, Washington. Private lessons also available via Skype, FaceTime and Zoom. For more info, email: Paula (-at-) PaulaByrneMusic (-com-) Please include your phone# Private Lessons timeslots available are below: Lessons are $65/hour and are ONLINE OR IN PERSON. Timeslots are Pacific Time. Need a different time for lessons? Email me ... some later timeslots are possible. ---2023--- Tue 11/28 @ 3, 4pm Wed 12/6 @ 3, 4pm Tue 12/12 @ 4pm Thu 12/14 @ 2, 3, 4pm ---2024--- Wed 1/3 @ 2, 3, 4pm Mon 1/8 @ 2, 3, 4pm Mon 1/15 @ 2, 3, 4pm Wed 1/17 @ 2, 3, 4pm Tue 1/23 @ 2, 3, 4pm Thu 1/25 @ 2, 3, 4pm Mon 1/29 @ 2, 3, 4pm Wed 1/31 @ 2, 3, 4pm Thu 2/1 @ 2, 3, 4pm Tue 2/6 @ 2, 3, 4pm Thu 2/8 @ 2, 3, 4pm Mon 2/12 @ 2, 3, 4pm Tue 2/13 @ 2, 3, 4pm Mon 2/19 @ 2, 3, 4pm Tue 2/20 @ 2, 3, 4pm Wed 2/21 @ 2, 3, 4pm Tue 2/27 @ 2, 3, 4pm Thu 2/29 @ 2, 3, 4pm


	Starting June 1st, Mondays 1:00 pm PT		"A Little Taste" ~ FREE Tidbits for Singers ! It's Free. It's Fun. It's 15 minutes. What if you had ONE focus for your practice each week, taking 15 minutes to explore and integrate ONE concept? Mondays @ 1:00 pm PT, join me for * A Little Taste * ONE small bite for you to chew on all week. NOTE: These are lecture-style sessions. No singing ... just learning. :-) Join us on Zoom Email Paula for the link paula (at) paulabyrnemusic (dot) com "A Little Taste" ~ Sing It Like You REALLY Mean It "A Little Taste" ~ Watch Your TONE, Missy! "A Little Taste" ~ Hurry Up and Wait What folks are saying about "A Little Taste": I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate these. I quit singing almost two years ago. I had lost my urge to perform. Practicing and learning new songs seemed like pure torture. So I've taken a pause. But these little tastes are good therapy for me. The fact that they are remote is actually good because I don't feel pressured. They are a nice length. And you are so supportive and friendly that it's a balm to my nerves. So thank you very much, Paula! -- Elisabeth Goebel ---------- For 15 minutes you learn about songs, singing, good jamming techniques, and how to make everybody win on Jazz Jam night! We're all here to have fun and everybody wins. Paula's little tasty morsels each Monday are definitely a bite in the right direction. -- Charla Hathaway ---------- Paula Byrne's "A Little Taste," 15-minute tidbits of singing wisdom, are indeed tasty. From how to sing low notes to putting more pizzazz in your jazz, Paula's insights provide a focus for each week's practice session. I've especially found myself listening more intently to how the best singers use these techniques. Highly recommend and it's free! -- Anita Thompson ---------- One evening during a break at a group class, I privately asked the extraordinary pianist who was accompanying us, "What is the most important thing a singer can do to improve?" His response was short and to the point: "Listen." As much as I was hoping for something more esoteric, some "secret" that would help me leap and bound ahead on the path, this advice opened a whole lifetime plus of exploration for me. Interestingly, it also liberated me. Paula Byrne's "A Little Taste" generously offers what she has learned through years of passionately engaged listening. It's like a booster rocket to a new place. Or a gentle twist of the kaleidoscope to a new vision. Thank you, Paula. -- LaRae Zawodny ---------- I so enjoy "A Little Taste." I am not a trained singer, not nearly so -- though I do love to sing, and in my fantasy world I am a classic crooner. What I love most about what Paula offers is that I get to learn so much about singing. Every session includes 3 or 4 tidbits of song, usually from a very well-known singer, that all offer examples of what Paula is conveying. So the sessions are not theoretical Ð they are rooted in musical reality. Now I find that I enjoy the singing of others so much more as I am tuned in to what they are doing. What a great gift! To have increased my enjoyment of music in my daily life! Thank you, Paula. -- David Roche ---------- Paula Byrne's "A Little Taste" sessions are a delicious mouthful of food for thought for any singer. At just about 15 minutes, they are not to be missed. The concepts, quick insights and wonderful vocal examples from Paula herself, or an array of talented singers' work online, leave much to chew on afterwards through practice, and intrigue me to experience that vocal cuisine more fully. Thanks, Paula. -- Joyce de la Fuente ---------- I have participated in almost all of Paula Byrne's "A Little Taste" since she began it earlier this year. I am a weekly singer - whether I'm practicing and performing with my jazz trio or performing open mics and jam sessions - Paula's lessons have come through loud and clear. I'll be performing a song and it hits me - hey I'm doing that thing we learned. So worth the 15 minutes and it's free! -- Mary Boehme ---------- "A Little Taste" helps me by giving me a smaller and more manageable "portion" of useful lessons. I lost my desire to perform or to even take lessons or practice a couple of years ago. I just didn't want to do anything music-related anymore. I still have an interest in music and a lesser interest in singing, so these mini-sessions are perfect for me at this stage. No heavy demands, no pressure (it's usually self-imposed anyway), and a reasonable amount of time required. I love the fact that it requires no driving! I never realized how much time I spent driving to things before the pandemic and now I confess I like not having to get in the car everyday for something or other. All of these elements make "A Little Taste" unique, but I think that Paula herself makes it truly unique. She is a wonderful teacher and coach. She sets a good pace for information flow back and forth; she's interesting, informed, and engaging; and she is just generally delightful. (Yes, YOU Paula!) -- Elisabeth Goebel


	Monday 11/20/23		" Sing It Like You Mean It " with Paula Byrne and Paul Ward, piano in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, November 20, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm * SOLD OUT for SINGERS AUDITOR spots available * SINGERS ! What's the difference between a GOOD song and a GREAT song? It's all in the delivery. After you've learned the melody, memorized the lyrics, and selected a cool groove, how will you SELL the STORY to your audience? It's all in the delivery. Come learn the "SECRET SAUCE" that transforms a LOVELY TUNE into an UNFORGETTABLE PEFORMANCE. $65 singers; $45 auditors RSVP to reserve your spot. Know a singer who might love this? Please connect us! :-)


	Monday 12/4/23		" How to Survive a Drum Solo " a workshop for singers of all levels with Paula Byrne Brent Follis, drums Steve Christofferson, piano in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, December 4, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm * SOLD OUT for SINGERS AUDITOR spots available * SINGERS ! We all know the joy and exhilaration of hearing a great drum solo. It can be the highlight of the night when a drummer gets to really cut loose on the bandstand. Drummers get the audience rocking in their seats and create a gateway for singers to come back with high energy at the top of the tune. Yet many singers are afraid of drum solos. We worry we don't know how to keep track or we won't know when to come back in or that we'll lose our key center or we'll add, or subtract, a beat among other things ... It doesn't have be hard. It's not rocket science. It's not even math. Join Brent Follis, Steve Christofferson and me for a fun, fearless night of singing with drums. Learn how to keep track of the beat, the song form, and your key center, then actually have some FUN with the drummer -- yes FUN! Come learn: What to listen for during the drum solo. Which beats to keep in your body for each groove. How to invite the drummer to "sing" with you. What NOT to do during a drum solo. Why you definitely do NOT want to count. and more ... As always, this will be an environment of compassionate learning and supportive community. Brent Follis is a wonderfully melodic drummer whose phrasing brings the lyrics alive with emotion and deep grooves. Steve Christofferson brings his world-class piano skills to support and inspire you. And I'll be there guiding you all the way. You'll be in good hands. $75 singers; $45 auditors RSVP to reserve your spot. Know a singer who might love this? Please connect us! :-)

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	Monday 9/25/23		" Off the Cuff " a special evening for singers with Paula Byrne in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, September 25, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm SOLD OUT !!! Singers ! You sing GREAT at home. You have AMAZING ideas while driving. Your voice can do ANYTHING while you're doing the dishes. And then -- POOF! -- it's all gone when you're on stage. Lets fix that! -- and turn Stage Fright into Stage Excite. Join me for "Off the Cuff" ~ an evening dedicated to spontaneity Learning to tune into, and trust, your instinct is key to alleviating fears that hold you back from being your most creative self -- in public. I'll share some of my favorite singing games designed to jump-start your improvisation. Be assured -- this will be super FUN (even if we are all sweating). ;-) $35 singers; $20 auditors RSVP to reserve your spot. Know a singer who might love this? Please connect us! :-)


	Monday 9/11/23 * SOLD OUT for SINGERS AUDITOR spots available *		" Off the Cuff " - Level 2 a special evening for singers with Paula Byrne in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, September 11, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm SOLD OUT !!! Singers ! We've been playing and learning SO much at the "Off the Cuff" workshops. And now, it's time to take it to the next level -- literally! "Off the Cuff " - Level 2 an evening dedicated to spontaneity We've covered some basics -- now let's have FUN with them. I'm bringing NEW games and NEW exercises to open your ears and invite your dive into the DEEP end of the pool. Group size limited. Email me to reserve your spot. $50 singers; $35 auditors Know a singer who might love this? Please connect us! :-)


	Monday 6/19/23 * SOLD OUT! *		" Off the Cuff " ~ a special evening for singers with Paula Byrne in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, June 19, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm SOLD OUT !!! Singers ! You sing GREAT at home. You have AMAZING ideas while driving. Your voice can do ANYTHING while you're doing the dishes. And then -- POOF! -- it's all gone when you're on stage. Lets fix that! -- and turn Stage Fright into Stage Excite. Join me for "Off the Cuff" ~ an evening dedicated to spontaneity Learning to tune into, and trust, your instinct is key to alleviating fears that hold you back from being your most creative self -- in public. I'll share some of my favorite singing games designed to jump-start your improvisation. Be assured -- this will be super FUN (even if we are all sweating). ;-) Monday, June 19th 6-9 pm in person, in Sellwood $25 singers; $15 auditors RSVP to reserve your spot. Know a singer who might love this? Please connect us! :-)


	Thursday 6/1/23 * SOLD OUT! *		" Off the Cuff " ~ a special evening for singers with Paula Byrne in person, Portland, Oregon Thursday, June 1, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm SOLD OUT !!! Singers ! You sing GREAT at home. You have AMAZING ideas while driving. Your voice can do ANYTHING while you're doing the dishes. And then -- POOF! -- it's all gone when you're on stage. Lets fix that! -- and turn Stage Fright into Stage Excite. Join me for "Off the Cuff" ~ an evening dedicated to spontaneity Learning to tune into, and trust, your instinct is key to alleviating fears that hold you back from being your most creative self -- in public. I'll share some of my favorite singing games designed to jump-start your improvisation. Be assured -- this will be super FUN (even if we are all sweating). ;-) Monday, March 13th 6-9 pm in person, in Sellwood $25 singers; $15 auditors RSVP to reserve your spot. Know a singer who might love this? Please connect us! :-)


	Monday 4/10/23 * SOLD OUT! *		Bass & Face Workshop -- for Singers ! with Paula Byrne & Tim Gilson in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, April 10, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm SOLD OUT !!! Singers ! There's nothing quite like the "Bass & Face" vibe. The vulnerable combination of singer and bassist creates a unique mood that invites your listeners to really lean in. Learn about the North Star between bassist and singer, what type of songs work best in this setting, how to match your timbre and phrasing to the harmonic content being played, what your bassist needs to be successful in accompanying you, how to craft a setlist, and more ... Come explore the beauty of this intimate sound with Paula Byrne and Tim Gilson. Tim will be our accompaniment for the evening. Limited to 6 singers, 5 auditors. Email Paula to reserve your spot! $75 singers $55 auditors If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. Tim Gilson has been a mainstay in the Northwest for many years. In 1985 he joined the Mel Brown Quintet with which he recorded the award winning 'Gordon Bleu' CD. During this time Tim had the opportunity to play with many nationally acclaimed artists including Mose Allison, Ritchie Cole, Bud Shank, Herb Ellis, Julian Priester, John Handy, Ernestine Anderson and many others. In 1988 Tim won 2nd place in an international bass competition in Los Angeles and shortly thereafter substituted for John Clayton with 'Slide Hampton and the New Jazz Masters' in a concert in Sacramento. He toured Japan in 1993 with the Mel Brown Quintet with special guest artist Chuck Findley on trumpet; then in 1994 he moved to Madison Wisconsin where he served as Principal Bassist with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and substituted on a regular basis with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Since returning to Portland in 2002 Tim plays regularly with the Oregon Symphony backing guest artist such as Dee Daniels, Byron Stripling and Herbie Hancock. Tim has also accompanied several guest artists including Wycliff Gordon, Antonio Hart, Matt Wilson, Ingrid Jensen and Wynton Marsalis during their tours of the Pacific Northwest.


	Monday 3/13/23 * SOLD OUT! *		" Off the Cuff " ~ a special evening for singers with Paula Byrne in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, March 13, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm SOLD OUT !!! Singers ! You sing GREAT at home. You have AMAZING ideas while driving. Your voice can do ANYTHING while you're doing the dishes. And then -- POOF! -- it's all gone when you're on stage. Lets fix that! -- and turn Stage Fright into Stage Excite. Join me for "Off the Cuff" ~ an evening dedicated to spontaneity Learning to tune into, and trust, your instinct is key to alleviating fears that hold you back from being your most creative self -- in public. I'll share some of my favorite singing games designed to jump-start your improvisation. Be assured -- this will be super FUN (even if we are all sweating). ;-) Monday, March 13th 6-9 pm in person, in Sellwood $25 singers; $15 auditors RSVP to reserve your spot. Know a singer who might love this? Please connect us! :-)


	Monday 2/27/23 * SOLD OUT! *		Bass & Face Workshop -- for Singers ! with Paula Byrne & Tim Gilson in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, February 27, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm Singers ! There's nothing quite like the "Bass & Face" vibe. The vulnerable combination of singer and bassist creates a unique mood that invites your listeners to really lean in. Learn about the North Star between bassist and singer, what type of songs work best in this setting, how to match your timbre and phrasing to the harmonic content being played, what your bassist needs to be successful in accompanying you, how to craft a setlist, and more ... Come explore the beauty of this intimate sound with Paula Byrne and Tim Gilson. Tim will be our accompaniment for the evening. Limited to 6 singers, 5 auditors. Email Paula to reserve your spot! $75 singers $55 auditors If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. Tim Gilson has been a mainstay in the Northwest for many years. In 1985 he joined the Mel Brown Quintet with which he recorded the award winning 'Gordon Bleu' CD. During this time Tim had the opportunity to play with many nationally acclaimed artists including Mose Allison, Ritchie Cole, Bud Shank, Herb Ellis, Julian Priester, John Handy, Ernestine Anderson and many others. In 1988 Tim won 2nd place in an international bass competition in Los Angeles and shortly thereafter substituted for John Clayton with 'Slide Hampton and the New Jazz Masters' in a concert in Sacramento. He toured Japan in 1993 with the Mel Brown Quintet with special guest artist Chuck Findley on trumpet; then in 1994 he moved to Madison Wisconsin where he served as Principal Bassist with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and substituted on a regular basis with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Since returning to Portland in 2002 Tim plays regularly with the Oregon Symphony backing guest artist such as Dee Daniels, Byron Stripling and Herbie Hancock. Tim has also accompanied several guest artists including Wycliff Gordon, Antonio Hart, Matt Wilson, Ingrid Jensen and Wynton Marsalis during their tours of the Pacific Northwest.


	Monday 1/23/23 * SOLD OUT! *		Bass & Face Workshop -- for Singers ! with Paula Byrne & Tim Gilson in person, Portland, Oregon Monday, January 23, 2023 6:00 - 9:00 pm Singers ! There's nothing quite like the "Bass & Face" vibe. The vulnerable combination of singer and bassist creates a unique mood that invites your listeners to really lean in. Learn about the North Star between bassist and singer, what type of songs work best in this setting, how to match your timbre and phrasing to the harmonic content being played, what your bassist needs to be successful in accompanying you, how to craft a setlist, and more ... Come explore the beauty of this intimate sound with Paula Byrne and Tim Gilson. Tim will be our accompaniment for the evening. Limited to 6 singers, 5 auditors. Email Paula to reserve your spot! $75 singers $55 auditors If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. Tim Gilson has been a mainstay in the Northwest for many years. In 1985 he joined the Mel Brown Quintet with which he recorded the award winning 'Gordon Bleu' CD. During this time Tim had the opportunity to play with many nationally acclaimed artists including Mose Allison, Ritchie Cole, Bud Shank, Herb Ellis, Julian Priester, John Handy, Ernestine Anderson and many others. In 1988 Tim won 2nd place in an international bass competition in Los Angeles and shortly thereafter substituted for John Clayton with 'Slide Hampton and the New Jazz Masters' in a concert in Sacramento. He toured Japan in 1993 with the Mel Brown Quintet with special guest artist Chuck Findley on trumpet; then in 1994 he moved to Madison Wisconsin where he served as Principal Bassist with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and substituted on a regular basis with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Since returning to Portland in 2002 Tim plays regularly with the Oregon Symphony backing guest artist such as Dee Daniels, Byron Stripling and Herbie Hancock. Tim has also accompanied several guest artists including Wycliff Gordon, Antonio Hart, Matt Wilson, Ingrid Jensen and Wynton Marsalis during their tours of the Pacific Northwest.


			Bass & Face Workshops -- for Bassists ! with Paula Byrne & Tim Gilson in person, Portland, Oregon Bass Players ! Join us for an afternoon exploring the unique, intimate vibe that is 'Bass & Face'. Tim Gilson and Paula Byrne offer 6 experiential workshops to help bass players make the most of the sonic landscape between the double-bass and the human voice. Registration is NOW OPEN for all dates. Limited to 6 bassists and 6 auditors each workshop $75 bassist each workshop $55 auditor each workshop Questions/Reservations: Email Paula (at) PaulaByrneMusic {-dot-} com #1 Intros and Endings Sunday, November 20, 2022 1:00 - 4:00 pm The trickiest parts of a tune are often the beginning and the ending. Once you and your singer are solidly in the key center, you can both confidently express your harmonic ideas. Learn how to use the melody to create a clear intro and give good support to your singer. Practice matching your singer's energy and phrasing to craft a satisfying ending. We will cover the most common intros and endings, as well as what to do when a tune -- or your singer -- surprises you! #2 What's My Line? Sunday, January 8, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 pm Let's approach your solos as a composer. We will explore themes and motifs using rhythmic and melodic ideas to your advantage. Learn the art of creating lines that communicate the mood and lyric, keeping the listener engaged and your singer on track. #3 Playful Phrasing Sunday, February 19, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 pm Forward, backward and in between -- Phrasing is the key to building dynamics and bringing expression to each line. We will practice getting out of the box, off the 1/4 note, and then setting up your singer's re-entry after your solo. #4 Get into the Groove Sunday, April 2, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 pm Double-time feel, hemiola, latin/swing/latin, changing time signatures, breaks. All these create excitement for your singer and the audience. Where are the best places to add some of these options, and how can you best guide (or follow) your singer through to the other side with ease and confidence. #5 To Bow or Not to Bow -- that is the question Sunday, May 21, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 pm Create a moment of classical drama by adding the bow soundscape to your song. What songs, rhythms or grooves lend themselves to the arco? Learn how to transition into and out of bow playing, with musicality and grace. And importantly, learn when and why to STOP bowing. #6 Make your Bass SING! Sunday, June 25, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 pm Vocalists have the advantage (and responsibility) of communicating the language and poetry of a song. Bassists can also express the story in the texture and quality of their notes. Let's explore how tone, rhythm, texture and phrasing can be used to make your bass SING.


	Sunday 10/23/22 * SOLD OUT! *		Bass & Face Workshop for Singers ! with Paula Byrne & Tim Gilson Portland, Oregon Sunday, October 23, 2022 1:00 - 4:00 pm SOLD OUT !!! Singers ! There's nothing quite like the "Bass & Face" vibe. The vulnerable combination of singer and bassist creates a unique mood that invites your listeners to really lean in. Learn about the North Star between bassist and singer, what type of songs work best in this setting, how to match your timbre and phrasing to the harmonic content being played, what your bassist needs to be successful in accompanying you, how to craft a setlist, and more ... Come explore the beauty of this intimate sound with Paula Byrne and Tim Gilson. Tim will be our accompaniment for the afternoon. Limited to 6 singers. Email Paula to reserve your spot! If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. Tim Gilson has been a mainstay in the Northwest for many years. In 1985 he joined the Mel Brown Quintet with which he recorded the award winning 'Gordon Bleu' CD. During this time Tim had the opportunity to play with many nationally acclaimed artists including Mose Allison, Ritchie Cole, Bud Shank, Herb Ellis, Julian Priester, John Handy, Ernestine Anderson and many others. In 1988 Tim won 2nd place in an international bass competition in Los Angeles and shortly thereafter substituted for John Clayton with 'Slide Hampton and the New Jazz Masters' in a concert in Sacramento. He toured Japan in 1993 with the Mel Brown Quintet with special guest artist Chuck Findley on trumpet; then in 1994 he moved to Madison Wisconsin where he served as Principal Bassist with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and substituted on a regular basis with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Since returning to Portland in 2002 Tim plays regularly with the Oregon Symphony backing guest artist such as Dee Daniels, Byron Stripling and Herbie Hancock. Tim has also accompanied several guest artists including Wycliff Gordon, Antonio Hart, Matt Wilson, Ingrid Jensen and Wynton Marsalis during their tours of the Pacific Northwest.


	Saturday 6/11/22		Jazz Vocal Workshop with Paula Byrne Accompanied by: Wes Georgiev, piano Liam Hathaway, bass Gallery Bistro @ The Seasons 101 N Naches Avenue Yakima, WA USA 1:00 - 4:00 pm $60 singers (limited to 9) $40 auditors Singers ! Bring your favorite tune and let Paula help you make it awesome. Or bring a tune that you want to love, but don't yet. Or bring a tune that befuddles you and we will unlock its mystery. Wherever you are in your singing journey, Paula can help you take the next step, get over your current hurdle, and remember why you love to sing. Concepts include: ~ Warming up the voice ~ Basic good vocal form, breathing, navigating register breaks ~ Fine-tuning a beautiful timbre ~ Understanding the importance of knowing the original melody ~ The distinction between jazz singing and musical theater/cabaret ~ How to find and count off your tempo ~ Phrasing differences in swing, latin, blues and ballad ~ How to sing it like you really MEAN it ~ Communicating with the band As a long-time dancer, Paula uses a kinesthetic approach to teaching. No music theory experience necessary. We will explore our voices "by ear" and "through the body". Singers of all levels are welcome. Questions / Reservations: Paula@PaulaByrneMusic.com


			iReal Pro for Singers Online in the Zoom Room with Paula Byrne All Levels are Welcome Monday, April 11, 2022 @ 6pm PT Do you use iReal Pro? Love it? Hate it? Wanna learn MORE about it? This workshop, designed specifically for singers, will help you make the MOST of the amazing iReal Pro app! We will cover the best features for practicing along with the app, expanding your vocal range, searching and importing songs, sharing songs, synching your data, backing up your data, editing charts and creating great charts from scratch. Plus, I'll share some little known features that will make you a better improviser even if you know zero music theory. Cost is $35 Email me to reserve your space or for any questions. paula (-at-) paulabyrnemusic (.dot.) com STUDENTS SPEAK: Thank you so much for the class on Monday! I both needed it and enjoyed it, which is a nice combination. I've toyed a bit with iReal Pro but it has so many options that I found it overwhelming. I never felt that I had enough time to do all the tutorials and practice on the program. But your class was perfectly matched to what I needed. I needed someone to gently nudge me into familiarity with the basic procedures and you did it beautifully. I also appreciated the guidance with the tablet form of iReal Pro. Just seeing how the two types compared was extremely helpful. Thank you very much again! -- Elisabeth Goebel


			Zoom for Singers Online in the Zoom Room with Paula Byrne All Levels are Welcome Wednesday, September 19, 2020 @ 7pm PT * SOLD OUT * Tuesday, September 22, 2020 @ 7 pm PT Come learn about the options for connecting and expressing yourself on Zoom. This workshop is specifically designed for singers who want to jam, take lessons or perform via Zoom. Topics covered: Overview & demo of gear setup (with options demonstrated from free to $invest$) Zoom settings for your best sound Where and how to find backing tracks Transposition apps for playback Overview of the DAMN glitches I've experienced and resolved Q&A Includes: Links to the specific gear I demo/recommend A Zoom manual designed for music, dancing and singing, teaching Links to resources for backtracks Links to resources for transposition apps Contact for my favorite Zoom advisor Contact for my favorite Gear advisor Cost is $25 Email me to reserve your space or for any questions. paula (-at-) paulabyrnemusic (.dot.) com


			From the Shower to the Stage ! Online in the Zoom Room with Paula Byrne All Levels are Welcome Workshop 6-9 pm PT, Performance 6 pm PT May/Jun 2019 : 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/13 * SOLD OUT * Sept/Oct 2019 : 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/21, 11/7 * SOLD OUT * Nov/Dec 2019 : 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/19 * SOLD OUT * Jan/Feb 2020 : 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/6 * SOLD OUT * Feb/Mar 2020 : 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/11, 3/26 * SOLD OUT * Mar/Apr 2020 : 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/23 * SOLD OUT * A series of workshops that culminates in a showcase of up-and-coming singers. Topics covered: Selecting your best songs, keys and style Sourcing and working with backtracks Singing with rhythm, clarity and emotion Telling the story of the song Expanding your choices for timbre and delivery Embodying the music Creating the arc of a set Dress rehearsal Each singer will perform 4 songs Limited to 6 singers Cost is $250 Email me to reserve your space or for any questions. paula (-at-) paulabyrnemusic (.dot.) com




			* PAST DATES *


			Siren Salon is returning to Prosser ! in Prosser, Washington with Paula Byrne Sunday, July 14, 2019 12-3 pm All Levels are Welcome $20 singers $10 auditors Hello Dear Singers ! I'm so happy to announce I'm returning to Prosser, Washington for another "Siren Salon" jazz vocal gathering. I've been hosting these events twice a month in Portland for 7 years and it's one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. 'Siren Salon' is a casual, accepting atmosphere that allows everyone to step a little out of their comfort zone, cultivate new skills, learn new songs, and meet other singers and musicians. Joining us are amazing musicians: Brandon Nelson on piano, Perry Thoorsell on bass. Bring your sheet music in your key, or send me a note with your songs and I'll locate a chart for you. And...YES....Sirens can be male. ;-) Location given upon registration To reserve a space, email Paula (at) PaulaByrneMusic (dot) com. If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. I look forward to singing with you!


			Siren Salon is returning to Redmond ! in Redmond, Oregon with Paula Byrne Wednesday, April 10, 2019 6-9 pm All Levels are Welcome $20 singers $10 auditors Hello Dear Singers ! I'm so happy to announce I'm returning to Redmond, Oregon just before the dancing/singing retreat @ Breitenbush Hot Springs! (www.WildGrace.us) I've been hosting these events twice a month in Portland for 6 years and it's one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. 'Siren Salon' is a casual, accepting atmosphere that allows everyone to step a little out of their comfort zone, cultivate new skills, learn new songs, and meet other singers and musicians. Joining us is Don McFarlane on piano. Bring your sheet music in your key, or send me a note with your songs and I'll locate a chart for you. And...YES....Sirens can be male. ;-) Location given upon registration To reserve a space, email Paula (at) PaulaByrneMusic (dot) com. If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. I look forward to singing with you!


			Siren Salon is returning to Bend ! in Bend, Oregon with Paula Byrne Wednesday, October 10, 2018 6-9 pm All Levels are Welcome $20 singers $10 auditors Hello Dear Singers ! I'm so happy to announce I'm returning to Bend, Oregon just before the dancing/singing retreat @ Breitenbush Hot Springs! (www.WildGrace.us) I've been hosting these events twice a month in Portland for 6 years and it's one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. 'Siren Salon' is a casual, accepting atmosphere that allows everyone to step a little out of their comfort zone, cultivate new skills, learn new songs, and meet other singers and musicians. Joining us are amazing musicians: Don McFarlane on piano, Tom Freedman on bass. Bring your sheet music in your key, or send me a note with your songs and I'll locate a chart for you. And...YES....Sirens can be male. ;-) Location given upon registration To reserve a space, email Paula (at) PaulaByrneMusic (dot) com. If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. I look forward to singing with you!


			Siren Salon is coming to Prosser ! in Prosser, Washington with Paula Byrne Sunday, August 26, 2018 12-3 pm All Levels are Welcome $20 singers $10 auditors Hello Dear Singers ! I'm so happy to announce I'm bringing my first "Siren Salon" to Prosser, Washington I've been hosting these events twice a month in Portland for 6 years and it's one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. 'Siren Salon' is a casual, accepting atmosphere that allows everyone to step a little out of their comfort zone, cultivate new skills, learn new songs, and meet other singers and musicians. Joining us are amazing musicians: Brandon Nelson on piano, Perry Thoorsell on bass. Bring your sheet music in your key, or send me a note with your songs and I'll locate a chart for you. And...YES....Sirens can be male. ;-) Location given upon registration To reserve a space, email Paula (at) PaulaByrneMusic (dot) com. If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. I look forward to singing with you!


			Siren Salon is coming to Bend ! in Bend, Oregon with Paula Byrne Monday, April 16, 2018 6-9 pm All Levels are Welcome $20 singers $10 auditors Hello Dear Singers ! I'm so happy to announce I'm bringing my first "Siren Salon" to Bend, Oregon area right after the dancing/singing retreat @ Breitenbush Hot Springs! (www.WildGrace.us) I've been hosting these events twice a month in Portland for 6 years and it's one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. 'Siren Salon' is a casual, accepting atmosphere that allows everyone to step a little out of their comfort zone, cultivate new skills, learn new songs, and meet other singers and musicians. Bring your sheet music in your key, or send me a note with your songs and I'll locate a chart for you. And...YES....Sirens can be male. ;-) Location given upon registration To reserve a space, email Paula (at) PaulaByrneMusic (dot) com. If you know anyone who might be interested, please connect us via email. I look forward to singing with you!


			Jazz Vocal Workshop in Bend, Oregon with Paula Byrne Tuesday, June 27, 2017 6-9 pm All Levels are Welcome $50 singers $30 auditors This class will cover many basic concepts of jazz singing. ~ Warming up the voice. ~ Understanding rhythm and the importance of knowing the original melody. ~ The difference between jazz singing and musical theater/ cabaret. ~ How to find and count off your tempo. ~ Basic good vocal form, register breaks, diaphragm and belly breathing. ~ The different rhythmic subtleties of swing and latin, blues and ballads. ~ Beginning improvisation. As a long-time dancer, Paula uses a kinesthetic approach to teaching. No music theory experience necessary, as we will explore our voices "by ear" and "through the body". Singers of all levels and experience are welcome. Questions or to reserve a space: Paula (-at-) PaulaByrneMusic (-com-)

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Siren Salon is returning to Prosser !

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Siren Salon is coming to Prosser !

Siren Salon is coming to Bend !

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