What is Paris Vocal Lab?
A series of weekend workshops in Paris dedicated to exploring, developing, and freeing your voice.
Each workshop focuses on a different aspect of singing, combining practical learning, vocal exploration, creativity, and musical expression in a supportive, small-group environment.
Open to singers of different levels and musical backgrounds.
1. Embodied Resonance — Body, Breath & Voice
21–22 November 2026
Discover greater vocal freedom by connecting your body, breath, and voice.
Explore how physical awareness, breathing, and vocal coordination influence the way you sing. Through practical exercises and creative vocal exploration, we’ll work on releasing unnecessary tension, developing healthy vocal habits, and discovering greater ease, flexibility, and expression in your voice.
2. Interpretation & Storytelling
12–13 December 2026
Bring songs to life through authentic expression, phrasing, and storytelling.
What makes a performance truly moving? In this workshop, we’ll explore how to connect with lyrics, shape musical phrases, communicate emotions, and develop your own interpretation of a song. Discover how small artistic choices can transform the way you tell a story through music.
3. Vocal Jazz Foundations
30–31 January 2027
Explore jazz phrasing, swing, rhythm, and the art of jazz singing.
Discover the essential elements of jazz vocals, from rhythmic feel and phrasing to interpreting jazz standards. We’ll explore what makes jazz singing unique, develop a deeper connection with rhythm and melody, and experiment with ways to bring your own musical personality into a song.
4. Vocal Improvisation
27–28 February 2027
Explore different approaches to jazz improvisation, creative vocal exploration, and spontaneous group singing.
Improvisation is a wonderful way to develop musical freedom, confidence, and creativity. Through guided exercises, we’ll explore melodic and rhythmic improvisation, spontaneous vocal expression, and different ways of creating music in the moment. No previous improvisation experience is necessary.
5. Blues Foundations
20–21 March 2027
Discover the language of the blues and bring your own musical ideas to life through songwriting and improvisation.
Explore the musical foundations of the blues, including its form, harmonic structure, and expressive vocabulary. You’ll learn how to create your own blues song and experiment with improvisation, discovering how a simple musical form can open up endless possibilities for personal expression.
6. Bossa Nova Foundations
24–25 April 2027
Step into the world of bossa nova and discover the rhythms, language, and subtle artistry behind its unmistakable sound.
Explore the roots of bossa nova, its connection to Brazilian music, and the distinctive rhythms and phrasing that give it its character. We’ll also work on Portuguese pronunciation and learn a bossa nova song, bringing together language, rhythm, and musical expression.