Ella Fitzgerald was one of my favorite role models in singing, as I would dance around the living room to her records, and sing and scat my little heart out.
My dad got to play with her in the 60s, before I was born. And I got to meet and talk with her in person after an amazing concert she did at Oslo Concert Hall in 1978 with the Count Basie’s Orchestra.
Here she is, scatting up a storm, like only Ella can do.
Ella Fitzgerald is the most amazing live artist I have ever seen and heard. She could do a three hour concert, fully engaged, dancing, scatting, singing and grooving, without a break and without missing a beat. The freedom, joy and ease of her being was contagious. I was so inspired after seeing her that I would sing and dance for hours. And, even to this day, my heart comes alive when I hear her sing.
Inspired by legendary musical artists, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Annie Lennox, Nina Hagen, Singers Unlimited, The Manhattan Transfer, Bonnie Raitt and Whitney Houston, to mention a few, I have strived to learn all that I can to empower, strengthen and liberate my own voice and being. And after a lifetime of performing, as well as being mentored by some of the worlds greatest voice teachers, I am thrilled that I get to share my new coaching program Journey to Vocal Freedom with y’all. In this program I offer my services, both as a musical artist, vocal coach and Journey therapist.
If you are curious to learn more, – if you want to learn some of the tools and techniques that have helped me and many others achieve greater ease, joy and freedom of expression, you can sign up for a FREE webinar with me
The next FREE Journey to Vocal Freedom WEBINAR dates are:
Wednesday April 3rd at 09:00CET/ 7PM AEDT/ 12AM PST
Wednesday April 3rd at 19:00 CET/ 9AM PST/ 12PM EST
Wednesday April 10th at 09:00 CET/ 7PM AEDT/ 12AM PST
Wednesday April 10th at 19:00 CET/ 9AM PST/ 12PM EST
Email me at voice@carolinewaters.com with you preferred date and time and I will shoot you a Zoom link.
Musically Yours,
Caroline
Caroline Waters' Vocal Freedom Blog 