Saturday Sessions
Saturday Sessions je ciklus tematskih vokalnih radionica za sve koji žele istraživati glas, ritam i improvizaciju kroz jazz i srodne stilove — u sigurnom, podržavajućem i kreativnom grupnom okruženju.
Radionice su iskustvene i praktične: radimo s tijelom, dahom, slušanjem i muzikalnom slobodom. Otvorene su sudionicima svih razina iskustva — od znatiželjnih početnika do iskusnijih pjevača koji žele produbiti svoj izraz.
FORMAT
- 4 subote u veljači 2025
- Vrijeme: 10:00 – 13:00 (3 sata)
- Lokacija: Češki dom Zagreb, Šubićeva ulica
(točna dvorana bit će poslana e-mailom prije radionice)
RADIONICE
1. The Embodied Voice — Body, Breath & Sound | 7.2.
Polazimo od temelja: tijela, daha i glasa.
Glas nije samo grlo — on je cijelo tijelo. Kroz ovu radionicu istražujemo kako napetosti blokiraju glas, kako dah daje podršku zvuku i kako pronaći slobodan, prirodan i stabilan glas.
Radimo na tri ključna elementa:
- Tijelo: vježbe opuštanja, stretching, grounding
- Dah: tehnike disanja za pjevanje — bez forsiranja
- Glas: rezonanca, improvizacija i otkrivanje prirodnog zvuka
Ova radionica postavlja temelj za cijeli ciklus i stvara prostor za glas koji je autentičan i slobodan.
2. Circle Songs — Voice, Rhythm & Group Improvisation | 14.2.
Stvaramo glazbu zajedno, u krugu.
Circle Songs je format grupne improvizacije inspiriran radom Bobbyja McFerrina — spontana kolektivna kompozicija u kojoj svi sudjeluju, bez soliranja i bez pritiska.
Što radimo:
- razvijamo slušanje i grupnu svijest
- gradimo glazbene elemente i ritam kroz jednostavne obrasce
- slojevito stvaramo harmonije i teksture
- učimo reagirati, podržati i biti dio kolektiva
Improvizacija ovdje postaje igra, a ne strah. Izađite s radionice s osmjehom na licu i veseljeme u srcu 🙂
Nije potrebno znanje nota niti iskustvo s improvizacijom.
3. Bossa Nova Foundations — osnove Brazilske glazbe | 21.2.
Uroni u ritam i osjećaj Brazila!
Bossa nova nije samo melodija — to je fraziranje, dah i osjećaj vremena. U ovoj radionici učimo jezik, ritmove i stil kroz praktičan rad.
Radimo na:
- portugalskom izgovoru i fonetici
- karakterističnom bossa nova ritmu
- vokalnom fraziranju
- učenju jedne klasične bossa nova pjesme
- slušanju i analizi originalnih izvedbi
Nije potrebno znanje portugalskog — sve učimo korak po korak.
4. Blues Foundations — upoznavanje s Blues stilom | 28.2.
Blues je temelj modernog glazbenog jezika. Kroz ovu radionicu učimo kako blues funkcionira, kroz formu, akorde, ljestvice, i improvizaciju.
Radimo na:
- 12-bar blues formi i osnovnim progresijama
- blues ljestvici i pentatonici
- call & response pristupu
- vokalnoj improvizaciji
- zajedničkom pisanju jednog bluesa (tekst + melodija)
Blues ne mora biti savršen — mora biti iskren.
ULAZNICE
Pojedinačna radionica
- Solo: 40 €
- Duo (2 osobe): 75 €
Full Pass (sve 4 radionice)
- Solo: 150 €
- Duo: 260 €
⚠️ Broj mjesta je ograničen.
ZA KOGA JE OVO?
Za tebe ako:
- želiš raditi na glasu kroz tijelo, ne samo tehniku
- zanima te improvizacija i grupna kreativnost
- voliš jazz, bossa novu, blues ili vokalnu slobodu
- tražiš zajednicu i siguran prostor za istraživanje glasa
VODITELJICA
Maja Savić je jazz pjevačica, vokalna pedagoginja i mentorica s međunarodnim iskustvom i bazirana u Parizu, Francuska. U svom radu spaja tehniku, rad na tijelu i improvizaciju, s fokusom na slobodan, zdrav i autentičan glas. Aktivno nastupa i vodi radionice za pjevače različitih razina iskustva.
DODATNE INFORMACIJE
- Jezik radionica: hrvatski, uz mogućnost rada na engleskom
- Što ponijeti: udobnu odjeću, bocu vode i radoznalost
- Kontakt: majasavicjazz@gmail.com
Svaka radionica funkcionira samostalno, ali zajedno čine cjelovito iskustvo.
ENGLISH VERSION
Saturday Sessions | February 2025
A 4-part vocal workshop series for singers and anyone who loves to sing!
Saturday Sessions is a series of themed vocal workshops for singers and anyone interested in exploring the voice, rhythm, and improvisation through jazz and related styles.
The sessions are practical, experiential, and group-focused. We work with the body, breath, listening, and musical freedom in a relaxed yet professional environment.
The workshops are open to all levels, from beginners to more experienced singers.
FORMAT
- 4 Saturdays in February 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- Location: Češki dom, Šubićeva Ulica
(The exact room will be shared via email before each workshop.)
WORKSHOPS
1. The Embodied Voice — Body, Breath & Sound | Feb 7
We begin with the foundations: body, breath, and voice.
The voice is not just the throat — it involves the whole body. In this workshop, we explore how physical tension affects the voice, how breath supports sound, and how to find a free, natural vocal resonance.
We focus on three key elements:
- Body: relaxation, stretching, grounding
- Breath: breathing techniques for singing without forcing
- Voice: resonance, vocal exploration, and improvisation
This session creates a solid physical and mental foundation for everything that follows.
2. Circle Songs — Voice, Rhythm & Group Improvisation | Feb 14
Making music together, in the moment.
Inspired by Bobby McFerrin’s circle song format, this workshop focuses on spontaneous group composition. No solo singing — everyone contributes to the collective sound.
We work on:
- listening and group awareness
- rhythm, groove, and repetition
- vocal layering and harmony
- spontaneous composition in real time
No previous improvisation experience or music reading is required.
3. Bossa Nova Foundations — Language, Groove & Style | Feb 21
A deep dive into Brazilian rhythm and feel.
Bossa nova is not just about melody — it’s about phrasing, breath, and timing. This workshop explores language, groove, and vocal style through hands-on practice.
We work on:
- Portuguese pronunciation and basic phonetics
- bossa nova groove and rhythmic subdivision
- laid-back phrasing
- learning one classic bossa nova song
- listening and stylistic analysis of original recordings
No Portuguese knowledge required.
4. Blues Foundations — Form, Expression & Improvisation | Feb 28
Blues is the foundation of much of modern music. This workshop focuses on both structure, form, scales, chord progressions and style.
We explore:
- the 12-bar blues form and basic chord progressions
- blues and pentatonic scales (sung, not just explained)
- call and response
- vocal improvisation
- group songwriting: creating one blues together
Blues doesn’t need to be perfect — it needs to be honest.
TICKETS
Single workshop
- Solo: 40 €
- Duo (2 people): 75 €
Full Pass (all 4 workshops)
- Solo: 150 €
- Duo: 260 €
⚠️ Limited spots available.
FACILITATOR
Maja Savić is a jazz singer, vocal coach, and educator with international experience, based in Paris, France. Her work combines vocal technique, body awareness, and improvisation, with a strong focus on vocal freedom, health, and authentic expression.
PRACTICAL INFO
- Workshop language: primarily Croatian, with English used when needed
- What to bring: comfortable clothing, water, and curiosity
- Contact: majasavicjazz@gmail.com
Each workshop can be attended individually, or as part of the full series for a more complete experience.