Finally master the intonation and understanding of pop and jazz chords without any prior knowledge of music theory. Exciting and varied. For us singers, the ear is our most important instrument. How can I develop a clear sense of pitch in a playful and musical way? How do we make (jazz) chords sound just right in an ensemble — so good they give us and the audience goosebumps (blending)? Countless ideas for practicing alone or together in a vocal ensemble. A purely practical seminar: singing and listening!

Matthias Becker is the founder and manager of VoKAL ToTAL, the famous German vocal jazz quartet. He has a diploma in choir conducting and a musicology PhD in „choir music in jazz“. He is giving national and international classes in music for choirmasters, choirs and vocal ensembles, and has a publishing company for international Choir music.

Open to all voice types Not just a bass workshop — but a musicianship upgrade. We explore the hidden layer that runs everything: groove, harmony, structure. Bass lines define direction, weight, and meaning. Training them strengthens your listening, tuning, and phrasing across any repertoire. Singing bass lines rewires how you hear your own part and interact with the ensemble. By learning to hear and embody them, you develop timing, harmonic clarity, and a deeper awareness of your own role in any ensemble.

Andrea Figallo, an Italian native, is a full-time choir director, arranger, teacher, and vocal coach. With a strong commitment to nurturing a positive and inclusive environment in all aspects of his work, Andrea focuses on creating harmonious energy flow in rehearsals to ensure that all participants feel valued and supported. His dedication to music education is widely respected, reflecting his passion for vocal music and commitment to excellence.

In the workshop “Exploring Movement - Creating Magic,” participants delve deeply into the art of dramaturgy, stage acting, and authentic stage presence. Participants are welcome to bring their own song, for which a customized, powerful visual staging will be developed over the course of the workshop. In addition to movement itself, the workshop will address essential aspects such as defining the artist’s values, lighting design, and creating a world that captivates the audience from the very first moment.

For two decades, Adi Lozancic has been a fixture in the world of live events and TV productions, where he has overseen national and international shows, openings, and programs such as the Eurovision Song Contest and the Vienna Awards. His creative range extends from avant-garde fashion shows and music videos to classical opera and theater productions. For him, movement is the purest and most direct form of communication for conveying profound values and clear messages directly to an audience. With this holistic approach, he creates visual worlds that go far beyond mere dancing.

Introduction: Overview of K-Pop and the K-A Cappella scene. Learning: Teaching popular K-Pop melodies and rhythms. A Cappella Session: Practicing K-Pop songs in a cappella. Presentation: A short group performance to wrap up.

Sung Mo Han is an Acappella Educator and Global Education Planning Expert.

In this workshop we will dive into the craft of stage performance. Through exercises you will be introduced to different methods to become present, stay present and build connection with your fellow singers and your audience.

Tine Fris-Ronsfeld is a professional singer, vocal arranger and choir leader based in Denmark. Tine is co-conductor and singer in the world-renowned choir Vocal Line, conductor of the a cappella ensemble Lyt and singer in the award-winning vocal group Postyr. She arranges for leading international pop and jazz choirs and is also known for her catchy compositions for Postyr. Tine has more than 20 years of experience teaching singers, choirs and vocal groups at all levels in Europe, the USA and Asia.

Dive into the art of Looping!

Martin Benati is a french loopstation artist and one of the most dominant forces in the scene right now — GBB 2025 Loopstation Champion, vokal.total 2025 Champion, and undefeated on the live stage. In this workshop, he’ll break down his process — from building efficient looping templates and finding a strong musical direction, to the rhythm, groove, and advanced loopstation techniques that make a track truly come alive. BizKit is a professional beatboxer and loopstation artist from the United States and a Grand Beatbox Battle Loopstation Champion — won with nothing but an RC-505, his voice, and pure creativity, in a ruleset where others leaned on extra equipment. In this workshop, he’ll show you how to find the uniqueness in your own voice and transform it into something that sounds like produced music.

In this workshop, Dharni will share how to use your beatbox skills beyond battles and showcases and turn them into compelling, creative content that truly connects with an audience. PACMax will break down what it takes to truly own the stage — how to be creative under pressure, read the crowd, and leave a lasting impression beyond just technical skills.

Dharni is a beatbox legend from Singapore and one of the most influential figures the scene has ever produced. Beyond competing, he’s built a massive online following as a creative content creator who knows how to make beatbox entertaining for everyone. PACMax is a French Beatboxer the reigning GBB Solo World Champion 2025 and one of the most exciting performers on the battle stage right now — known for his creativity, showmanship, and ability to captivate a crowd in any battle situation.

Who invented "Harmony"? Elevate your ensemble’s sound by mastering the art of Pure Intonation. This hands-on session focuses on training the professional ear to find perfect harmonic alignment using overtone-based tuning. Through guided practice with the Roland Justy HK-100 orYamaha HD-300, you will learn to "lock" intervals with crystalline precision. Discover the feeling of perfect resonance and take home practical methods to achieve a professional, pure-tuned sound in every performance.

Mr. Ray (Yuan-Lei) Chu is the art director of the pop/ jazz development department at the Taiwan Choral Music Center (TCMC), a coral conductor and trainer of contemporary a cappella. His expertise of many years’ standing was gained through studies in Taiwan and the United States and lifelong experiences.

In it to win it? There's a LOT more than blend and singing in tune! Jonathan Minkoff, founder of International A cappella Festival SingStrong (NY, DC, Chicago) and member of Broadway Records a cappella quartet, Blue Jupiter shares more than 20 tips about how to sculpt your performance into a winning set. Singing is one thing. Crafting a brilliant performance is something else. Explore the psychological mechanisms of song order, dynamics, stillness and physical connection. Understand the common musical prejudices that separate judges from typical listeners. From keys to range and beyond, we’ll demonstrate the connection between careful choices and winning strategy. Applicable to any competition! Come ready to absorb info at high speed!

Jonathan Minkoff is the Founder of SingStrong a US public charity producing international a cappella festivals in New York, DC and Chicago since 2009. SingStrong helped raise over $100,000 to fight Alzheimer’s Disease. Since 2005, Minkoff has toured the world with Broadway Records recording artists, Blue Jupiter. He holds a Bachelors in Music Education from Northwestern University, a certificate in voice from the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, and a JD from Boston University School of Law. Minkoff was a three-term CASA President and winner of the Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes. He also won the Chicago & National Sweeps’ Original Composition and Arrangement Awards, shared a “WAMMY” nomination for “Best Album”, a CARA nomination for “Best Jazz Album” “Best Pop Album” and a WAMMY win for “Best A cappella Album”. He has over 350 published a cappella reviews at RARB.org and his articles at ACAPPELLA101.com have thousands of views.

IKIGAI: a workshop based on the book of the same title by Héctor Garcia and Francesc Miralles. We will apply the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life to MUSIC. Our time will be spent singing, improvising, discussing, doing physical exercises, meditating, and reading about the concepts that will help us have a long, productive and healthy career in music. My intention is to focus not only on the vocal instrument but also on the artist's mind, spirit and soul. I truly want you to wake up every day enjoying your relationship with music, feeling valuable and worthy in your craft, and finding a way to continue doing it for as long as possible. Music with purpose! Art with community! Learning and taking advice from those who have exited on this planet for more than 100 years!

Kim Nazarian is a world renowned, Grammy nominated jazz performing and recording artist, educator and clinician. Besides her work as a sought-after solo vocalist, she has been performing all over the world with the vocal group, “New York Voices“ (NYV), for more than 35 years. She is a jazz voice teacher for Vocal Jazz Majors at Ithaca College. She also shares her perspectives on music and life as a musician, teaching private students in her own personal studio as well as offering clinics, workshops, and masterclasses, adjudicating festivals, participating in jazz camps and guest conducting for singers on all levels in the US and abroad.