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It is important to develop each singer's signature sound. Every singer is different and should be coached as a "unique" artist.

Whether you sing professionally, in an ensemble, in church worship, in recording sessions or for your own enjoyment, I believe each singer has a unique talent that can be tapped by understanding how to apply technique, style and personality to their voice.

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CREATIVE CLASS

with Brian Farrell (B.Mus.A.(Hons.), B.Ed., M.A.) and

Neil MacGonigill (Indelible Music)

Series: Feb. 6, 20 and 27 @ 10 am - noon (100/series)

Feb.   6:  The Canadian Songbook: What is "the Canadian sound" and who are the artists that create that sound?

Feb. 20: Selection of songs for the Performance Workshop.

Feb. 27: Workshop for singers and songwriters with interactive   discussion.

CREATIVE CLASS is a creative environment for artists, singers, songwriters, performers and others who enjoy music.

Interactive discussion, viewing vintage video, listening to a variety of music styles and delving into some of the most compelling contributions to the current state of music are at the forefront of the Creative Class learning experience. Classes are hands on and highly interactive.

Neil MacGonigill is a pivotal player on the Canadian music scene who founded the Canadian record label "Indelible Music". He is highly respected in the music industry and has been influential in the careers of some of Canada's finest talents. Artists who have worked with MacGonigill include legends: Ian Tyson, Billy Cowsill and K.D. Lang as well as artists: Jann Arden, Paul Brandt, Anne Loree, Steve Pineo, Beautiful Joe, Beautiful Dreamers, Karla Anderson, Joe Nolan and Chip Taylor ("Wild Thing" and "Angel in the Morning").

Brian Farrell has taught many successful arts professionals by encouraging strong connections between the arts, the marketplace and life. He is a vocal coach, conductor and artistic mentor. Past coaching and consultations include musicians/songwriters: Paul Brandt, Raghav, Lindsay Ell, Kalan Porter, Ashwin Sood, Sarah McLachlan, Jann Arden, Steve Pineo, Anne Loree, Denis Grady, Bob Halligan, Jason Carter, Pierce Pettis and Jeff Lillico.

Local artist Lindsay Ell is a long-time student of Farrell’s adds, “Brian teaches singer/songwriters to seek the intent behind any piece of music, and develops a way to help the singer communicate that intent through performance.” Ashwin Sood, producer, principal talent scout with Nettwerk and musician, says, “Brian Farrell is one of the main reasons I am a musician today. He taught me everything there is to know about using your ears, and really listening to melody, harmony, and understanding lyrics.”

VOCAL COACHING

Singers who were recently coached by Brian Farrell:

• currently attend Berkelee School of Music in Boston
  
• currently attend musical theatre and theatre schools in New York
• currently attend the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts in the UK
• currently attend Belmont University Business of Music in Nashville
  
• recorded their music in professional recording studios in Nashville, Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto
  
• performed in Juno events in Calgary and Vancouver, Junofest and Calgary Music Lives Here events
  
• performed in the 2009 Grey Cup festivities in Calgary, CBC television taping for U22 in Edmonton, Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, the Edmonton Folk Festival, the Stampede Youth Talent Contest, Canadian Idol, Sled Island, the Bragg Creek Festival, the Canadian Country Music Awards in Winnipeg, numerous Alberta venues, local and national contests and Alberta festivals.
  
• finalists in the Calgary Folk Festival Songwriting Competition and the North American Country Music Association's International Competition in Nashville
  
• shared their talents in music songwriting sessions with prolific Canadian and American singer/songwriters
• opened for major Canadian and US performers
  
• AND participated in the newly established Creative Class where singer/songwriters can share their music and learn more about the new business of music.