Pop/Rock for Theatre: The Audition Bootcamp

The Details:

  • Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

  • Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Location: Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave) – In the heart of the Theatre District

  • Ages: 16+ (College Students, Emerging Pros, & High School Seniors)

  • Tickets:

    • Participant ($35): Sing your cut with a pro pianist + get expert coaching. (Limit 8) [Book Now – coming soon]

    • Auditor ($25): Don’t sing but watch, learn, and take notes on the feedback. (Limit 15) [Book Now – coming soon]

  • Bonus: 100% of your ticket price will be credited toward your first private lesson booked with us!

About the Workshop: Summer Stock and Cruise Line auditions are around the corner. The industry has changed—have you? Casting directors for Six, Hamilton, & Juliet, and major cruise lines (RWS, Carnival) aren’t looking for “Perfect Theater Voices.” They are looking for Radio-Ready Vocals.

Join the team at Singing Lessons NYC for a high-intensity “Style Bootcamp” designed to de-program your classical habits and help you nail the Pop/Rock sound required to book work today.

Taught by our expert staff—including Kevin (MA Vocal Pedagogy, Columbia) and Grace (MM Vocal Pedagogy, Shenandoah)—this workshop gives you the rare chance to test your material with a live pianist and get feedback from coaches trained at the university that pioneered Pop/Rock pedagogy (Shenandoah).

Why This is a “Must-Attend”:

  • 🎸 The “Radio” Factor: Most theater singers approach Pop/Rock like an aria. We teach you the specific textures (cry, fry, mix, and straight tone) that make you sound like an artist, not a student.

  • 🎹 The “Groove” Factor: Singing Pop with a live pianist is harder than singing legit rep. Learn how to communicate tempo and “groove” to an accompanist so your 16-bar cut doesn’t drag.

  • 🎓 Ivy-League & Conservatory Feedback: Stop guessing if your cut “works.” Get instant, anatomical adjustments to help you belt safely and stylistically correct feedback to help you book.

Who is this for? Open to Pro and Pre-Pro singers (Ages 16+). Whether you are prepping for RWS, SETC, Cruise Lines, or just need a “Vibe Check” on your book for upcoming open calls, this is the place to ensure you aren’t sounding like a “Theater Kid” in a Rock room.

Important for Participants:

  • Please bring sheet music for one Pop/Rock song (16-32 bars), taped or in a binder.

  • Space is strictly limited to 8 Participant Singers to ensure everyone gets 1-on-1 coaching time. However, unto 12 people can be observers and come take notes on the workshop!

Tickets:

  • Participant ($35): Sing your cut with a pro pianist + get expert coaching. (Limit 8) [Book Now – coming soon]

  • Auditor ($25): Don’t sing but watch, learn, and take notes on the feedback. (Limit 15) [Book Now – coming soon]

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