find your jazz voice with Lydia Bell
'stage to standards'
Helping musical theatre singers master authentic jazz so they can stand out in a competitive industry.
Photo by Talie Eigeland
a 12-week 1:1 program for musical theatre performers ready to step into jazz with style, skill, and confidence
I help musical theatre-trained singers develop authentic jazz skills like time feel, phrasing, improvisation, and vocal colour, through a structured yet instinctive approach rooted in rhythm, storytelling, and musical freedom. My 12-week program bridges technique and style, empowering performers to add jazz to their toolkit with confidence and artistry.
do any of these sound like you?
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I’ve been trained to sing cleanly and clearly — but jazz feels like it wants something freer… and I don’t think I can deliver that.
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I want to book cabaret and jazz gigs that show off my versatility
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I love listening to jazz, but when I try to sing it, I feel like I’m faking it.
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Everyone says to 'just feel it' or 'play with the melody'... but no one’s ever shown me how.
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I wish I could walk into a jazz audition, jam session, or cabaret gig and know I’ll hold my own.
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I’ve spent years being directed — now I want to interpret music my own way, but I’m not sure how to start.
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I know I need structure — not random tips, but a step-by-step process I can trust.
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Without feedback and accountability, I know I’ll just stay in my comfort zone.
what you'll learn
In 12 weeks, you'll go from “I think I can kinda sing this standard…” to “I know how to make this song my own.”
We’ll cover:
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Time Feel & Swing – Learn how to feel 2 & 4, lock into a swing feel, and sing with rhythmic confidence
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Phrasing & Interpretation – Explore how great jazz singers shape melodies, and learn to phrase with taste and freedom
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Vocal Colour & Style – Experiment with tone, placement, and dynamics to sound expressive and authentic
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Improvisation Tools – Develop your instincts with structured, accessible exercises that build on your existing theory knowledge
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Repertoire & Performance Skills – Choose songs that suit your voice, interpret them with depth, and prepare for real jazz settings
no theory overload, just singer-centred learning
you don't need:
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To know complicated chord extensions
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To be able to scat like Ella Fitzgerald
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To have years of jazz training
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To know complicated chord extensions
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To be able to scat like Ella Fitzgerald
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To have years of jazz training
you do need:
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Curiosity
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Openness to listen and play
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A solid musical foundation (which you already have)
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Curiosity
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Openness to listen and play
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A solid musical foundation (which you already have)