Bob Garrett, Vocal Coach and Teacher

NEW TORONTO WORKSHOP DATES WITH SPECIAL GUEST RACHEL HOFFMAN

Posted Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

I am thrilled to announce my new workshop for Toronto – Sept 14-16.  My special guest is Rachel Hoffman of  famed Bernie Telsey and Co. Casting.

This workshop not only focuses on Musical Theatre — “From Audition thru Opening Night” but also addresses the world of TV and Film as regards the slew of musicals scheduled for filming in the next few months. Rachel, of course,  was the casting director for  TV’s “SMASH”  (in addition to most of the show currently on Broadway) and some of the upcoming projects she and/or I are involved with are “Jersey Boys”, “Beach Boys”, “Annie” , “Into the Woods” and others. As a result I will also be focusing on Pop Music for those projects.

Come join us for an amazing three days. Toronto is one of my favorite cities based on my past workshops and the three movies I coached for there.. “Me and My Shadows: Life with Judy Garland”, “Grey Gardens” and “The Vow.”  Pre registration begins now.  And here’s the link.  Hope to see you!

www.bobgarrett.net/TorontoSept2013.pdf

TORONTO WORKSHOP JULY 20-22 SPECIAL GUEST RACHEL HOFFMAN/TELSEY&CO.

Posted Thursday, June 27th, 2013

http://bobgarrett.net/downloads/bobGarrett_toronto.pdf

WHAT A THRILL TO BE COMING BACK TO TORONTO  WITH THE INCOMPARABLE CASTING DIRECTOR, RACHEL HOFFMAN FROM TELSEY AND CO. NEW YORK CITY. PLEASE SEE LINK ABOVE TO PDF.  I CAN BE CONTACTED ALSO AT BOBGARRETT5@GMAIL.COM FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFO – ACTORS WORKSHOPS CANADA HEADED BY MICHAEL LAZAROVITCH.

SPOTS ARE GOING FAST AND I’M PREPARING CHOICE OF 15 SONG SELECTIONS TO CHOOSE 2 FROM FOR ALL THOSE ATTENDING.

LOOKING VERY FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL IN MY FAVORITE CITY.

MY NEW WORKSHOP IN TORONTO JULY 20-22 with RACHEL HOFFMAN!

Posted Monday, June 24th, 2013
I’m thrilled to tell you that I’m coming back to Toronto on July 20th, 21st and 22nd for a brand new Workshop with top Telsey & Co casting director, Rachel Hoffman.
Rachel is currently represented on Broadway having cast Wicked, Annie, Motown, Spider Man and Rock of Ages as well as the two seasons of SMASH. She has also cast dozens of other musicals, films, TV series and Musicals on tour and regionally. She is an invaluable asset to actors, both from an exposure point of view and in offering tremendous support, knowledge and experience regarding your auditions and callbacks.
  • This new workshop, the “MUSICAL THEATRE, TV & FILM GYM”,  focuses not only on intensive work on two new songs for each participant’s book but also on your essence and castability, how to “drive the train” of your career  and campaign for the roles you are currently right for. I will of course cover audition, callback and creating the role techniques and will also focus on Pop music for the theatre, film and television series work.  Now that all mediums have scores written by Pop composers, I believe that now needs to be a vital part of your musical world as well. Of course, I will email you 15 or more song selections, and have you choose two to work on over the weekend.  On Day One you will have the opportunity to perform one of your current pieces for Rachel,  who will give feedback, career advice  and accept pictures and resumes for future projects cast by Telsey and Co.

To Register:
actorsworkshopscanada@gmail.com
(with “BOB GARRETT JULY 2013” in the Subject Line)

About The Workshop:
After a hugely successful masterclass in Toronto and Vancouver – NYC and LA celebrity vocal coach Bob Garrett, (Katy Perry, Channing Tatum,  Jessica Lange, Drew Barrymore,  Brian Stokes Mitchell, Gerard Butler,  Vanessa Hudgens, Big Time Rush,  Judy Davis, etc.) returns to Toronto to offer another unique 3 Day Musical Theatre Masterclass, with special guest premiere Broadway Casting Director Rachel Hoffman of TELSEY + COMPANY.
Please visit Bob’s website, Bobgarrett.net for more info  about his career with legendary actors/singers. in theatre, film and television including his coaching on the film  “Grey Gardens”, “Phantom of the Opera” and  “Me and My  Shadows: Life with Judy Garland” and “The Vow”, etc..
Participation in the Masterclass is offered for all three days, or alternatively Day 1 & 2, or Day 3 only.

Participation is by application, and preference will be given to
experienced performers, or performers with considerable formal training.

Performers must submit a headshot and resume for consideration, and preference will be given to Equity performers (all non union performers must have considerable professional experience and/or training and will be admitted on a case by case basis).

Performers will be asked to prepare material  in advance of the workshop:  Simply choose  two songs from a list of over 15 songs, personally selected for you by Bob Garrett based on voice and casting type.  In addition, talent should bring their own prepared material to work on and coach for Rachel and Bob to review in our mock audition session on Day 1 (see below).

The workshop, “From Audition through Opening Night” journeys through the vitals tools and secrets on how to triumph at auditions, callbacks and in creating the role. Bob chooses unique material that will rarely be performed by others at auditions, etc. Your new repertoire, will guarantee that you will no longer be looking for material and working on material days before an audition.  And your new book will be designed not just to show off your voice but to move people in the room and ensure that you give memorable auditions. Pop music will also be a part of your new repertoire to acknowledge the ever growing list of Pop composers on Broadway and in Tv and film. Microphone technique and studio recording will be covered as well.

For performers participating in Day 3 of the workshop, we’ll run through your new material in a mock audition setting. Feedback, notes and redirection will be given throughout as well as a question and answer session about auditioning, callbacks, casting in the US, Broadway, National tours and film/tv musical projects,  the actor/ agent relationship and the importance of agency representation in the industry.
“Bob is an invaluable asset to any actor.
He inspires not only with humour and a clear musical approach but with a rare understanding of character and an intelligent, and emotional understanding of lyric.”

– Jessica Lange
OSCAR, Emmy & Golden Globe Award Winning Actress

Workshop Breakdown:
DAY ONE : Saturday – Bob Garrett & Rachel Hoffman
  • Group Warm Up
  • Introduction of Workshop Intentions And Career Decisions
  • Performer’s Existing Material Review with Bob and Musical Director in preparation for afternoon mock audition with Rachel Hoffman.
  • Run through and vocal and acting coaching on selected pieces.
  • Early Lunch
  • Rachel Hoffman Introduction and Questions and Answers
  • NYC / Broadway Audition Discussion – Tips and Tools
  • Performer Mock Auditons for Rachel and Bob, with adjustments and feedback

DAY TWO : Sunday
  • Group Warm Up
  • How to fully prepare for Auditions
  • How To research a role for Auditions
  • How to be brave and risky at auditions.
  • How to work through nerves at auditions
  • How to Personalize the Song
  • Approaches to auditioning for musical theatre vs, film and TV
  • Performers working on new material one on one with Bob: technically, emotionally and presentationally. Notes will be given and songs performed multiple times.
  • Lunch
  • Continue working on new material selections one on one. Notes will be given and songs performed multiple times.
  • Your essence and castability
  • Questions and End of Day Summary
DAY THREE : Monday
  • Group Warm up
  • Callback techniques to land the job:  “From scene to song”
  • How to Campaign for a Role
  • Creating the character and  how to be a collaborator through rehearsal process
  • Discussion of current projects casting in NYC, L.A. and National Tours & Bob’s current projects
  • Performers working on second new song selection, one on one – technically, emotionally and presentationally. Notes given and songs performed multiple times.
  • Short Break
  • Continue working on second new song selections – one on one.
  • How to Take Care of Your Voice technically and with use of specific health products
  • How To “drive the train” and take control of your career
  • Final Question & Answer period.
Please email your current headshot and resume, and training to actorsworkshopscanada@gmail.com with BOB GARRETT JULY 2013 in the subject line.
Indicate your age range, VOICE TYPE, union status (and membership number), contact details – and whether you’d like to participate or audit.
Applicants accepted to participate will receive a confirmation email requesting payment information to secure their spot. Any and all questions are welcomed in advance of the workshop.
THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS FOR THIS WORKSHOP.
Preference will be given to union performers.

 

TORONTO MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP DATES SET!

Posted Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

I’m thrilled to announce the weekend of July 20, 21 and 22nd in Toronto for my new workshop!  And there will be a very special guest on Sat. the 20th.                 I will formally announce her as soon as details are finalized. But she is unmissable!!

I’ve been enjoying coaching for INTO THE WOODS film and THE JERSEY BOYS.  And finishing the first draft script of my new musical, SING! , developed with the inimitable composer Franne Golde.

My L.A. workshop will have  it’s showcase on July 15th. This is one of my favorite groups ever and it’s going to be an amazing industry night at J.E.T. Studios.

More news to follow as the summer develops.

NEW L.A. AND TORONTO DATES!

Posted Thursday, April 18th, 2013

SWITZERLAND was fantastic… Such a beautiful country and amazing people.  My students there were very gifted and their work ethic was amazing.       I very much hope to return next year to the World Dance Movement, headed by the incomparable Michele Assaf.

This week I will be teaching APAN students from Australia and we’ll be working here in Los Angeles for the week. I’m so excited to see everyone I met here last year and then worked with in Perth last October.  They’re like my family.

Also, I have now set dates for L.A. and Toronto:

My  MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP with INDUSTRY SHOWCASE begins  Monday, April 29th and the Showcase is July 1st. Please email me at bobgarrett5@gmail.com for further details.

The VOICE GYM begins May 7- June 11th. This is a GET YOUR BOOK TOGETHER class  for TV singing competitions (the Voice, American Idol, etc.) and Musical Theatre..  Each student will work on one song per week designed personally for the above shows.  Also contact at Bobgarrett5@gmail.com

The Toronto Workshop dates are July 20- 22nd.   Very excited to see my Toronto friends.. Til next time.

 

 

SWITZERLAND AND APRIL WORKSHOPS

Posted Tuesday, March 26th, 2013

I’m thrilled to be going to Lucern to teach Master Classes in Singing and Acting for Musical Theatre and Film.  Being part of the World Dance Movement headed by Michele Assaf is going to be a memory to last a lifetime!  I’ll be there the first week of April.

Afterwards, I return  to L.A. to teach the Australian Performing Arts Network students who I visited and taught  in Perth last year. I couldn’t be more excited than to reunite with them!

I’ve also readjusted my dates for THREE  new L.A. workshops:                                                                                                                                                             1. THE Musical Theatre Workshop

“From Audition through Opening Night”

A Nine Week Preparatory for Starring on Broadway

with INDUSTRY SHOWCASE OF SCENES AND SONGS

Featuring Casting Directors, Agents, Managers…

Monday Nights 7:00pm–10:00pm

April 15th-June 10th

2.  Musical Theatre Gym

Crafting A New Audition Book in 5 Weeks!

Wednesday Nights – 7:00pm-10:00pm

April 17th-  May 21st

and a BRAND NEW WORKSHOP!

3. MUSICAL GYM for TV and Film

“How to build your song book and define your style and image for auditions for Glee, American Idol, The X Factor,   The Next, The Voice, et al.”

With *Special Guest Stars!*

Thursday nights 7:00pm-10:00pm

April 18th-May 8Th

All workshops are filling up fast, so please email me at Bobgarrett5@gmail.com at your earliest.

The next post will announce three new film projects I will be working on.. Thanks for  visiting!!

 

THREE NEW WORKSHOPS BEGINNING IN MARCH!

Posted Friday, February 22nd, 2013

I’m happy to announce three new L.A. workshops beginning this month:

NINE WEEK MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP with Industry Showcase – March 11th- May 6th

CREATING THE ROLE WORKSHOP with Industry Showcase -March 16th- April 20th

SINGING AUDITIONS for TV & FILM – March 13th  – April 10th.

Also excited to announce being a part of the World Dance Movement:

WORLD DANCE MOVEMENT . LUCERNE . SWITZERLAND.

SPRING IN THE VALLEY OF THE SWISS ALPS!

MARCH 30, 2013 to APRIL 7, 2013

Looking forward to a great Spring with you all.

 

 

 

JESSICA LANGE ROCKS “NAME GAME” ON AMERICAN HORROR STORY!

Posted Monday, January 7th, 2013

Happy New Year to all!   I am thrilled to announce that my work with  Jessica Lange on American Horror Story’s production number of “The Name Game” has gone viral! The number was ingeniously conceived by Ryan  Murphy and brilliantly shot by Michael Leeman. Jessica’s work was of course, perfection and our process together over a period of weeks was an exciting and fun pleasure.  Check it out on Youtube.

Next up is Create the Role workshop showcase on January 17th at J.E.T. Studios  in North Hollywood and my continuing work on the book and lyrics for  the new original musical “SING!”  soon to be scheduled for a workshop.

I’ll also announce dates for  Musical Theatre Workshops in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Toronto by the end of the month.

Happy and Healthy to all!

‘SING!’ and SWITZERLAND!

Posted Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

After a truly memorable time teaching my Master Class in the beautiful Vancouver, it’s back to work on Act 2 of our new musical “SING!”  The presentation was beyond any expectations I may have had with the best of casts: Brett Rybeck Latoya London, Jennifer Leigh Warren. Lindsey Ray, Steven Goode, Sabrina Sloan, Kyle Cooper Elizabeth Brackenbury and Kristoffer McKneeley.  Brilliant work by our Musical Director Todd Schroeder and the amazing magic RJ Durrell works with his choreography. Maria CIna, Stephen Bray and Jonathan Kruger were perfect as the “judges” .  Nothing would have been possible without the best of producers, Steve Binder  whose concept started it all and the perfect partner, the always inspiring  and brilliantly talented  Franne Golde.  Onward!

Of course working on song #2 with  Jessica Lange on American Horror Story – Asylum was the most memorable episodic fun I’ve ver had. It will be aired on Episode 10- Dont miss it!  Jessica is brilliant as always and rocked the house in her inimitable sexy way.

And I’m very much looking forward to a new workshop with World Dance Movement in March in Zurich Switzerland.

More news to come soon… and Wishing you all a Happy Holiday!!

 

VANCOUVER MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!

Posted Sunday, October 28th, 2012

I’m happy to announce that I will be heading a Musical Theatre Master Class Workshop  “From Audition through Opening Night.”

Dec 1, 2,  with Guest Senior Agent, Julie McDonald appearing on Dec 3rd.

Workshop Days: Sat & Sun 10:00am – 6:00pm

Mon 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Location: Arts Club Theatre (Day 3 Carousel Theatre)

PARTICIPATION FOR EXPERIENCED PERFORMERS

(Fees & details below)

Register: actorsworkshopscanadawest@gmail.com

Full 3 day workshop – Equity  Price $375.00 – Non _Equity $475.00 usd

Day 1 & 2 – Equity price $375.00  – Non Equity price $400.00 usd

Day 3 – Equity price $175.00 — Non-Equity – $250.00

Download the document here for full details

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