James Vandenburg Music Services
From my earliest memories, for all of my growing up years, all through college and graduate school and throughout my adult life to date, music has been a profound part of not just what I do, but who I am – part of my internal wiring.
I’ve always been somewhat of a music geek. I genuinely love learning, writing, performing and teaching music. Below you'll find a growing list of my current musical activities, services and offerings. If you have an idea or a question and don't see a good fit below, please use the Contact Me form. Who knows...
I’ve always been somewhat of a music geek. I genuinely love learning, writing, performing and teaching music. Below you'll find a growing list of my current musical activities, services and offerings. If you have an idea or a question and don't see a good fit below, please use the Contact Me form. Who knows...
Vocal Freedom!
Next Class Starts July 12th!
True "Vocal Freedom" is the ability to use your voice at any dynamic or energetic intensity, at any pitch throughout your seamless range (no "cracks"), without strain or tension.
This class is Ideal for anyone who struggles with voice issues like fatigue, hoarseness, tension or other vocal limitations in range, tone, breath management, strength or stamina etc.
True "Vocal Freedom" is the ability to use your voice at any dynamic or energetic intensity, at any pitch throughout your seamless range (no "cracks"), without strain or tension.
This class is Ideal for anyone who struggles with voice issues like fatigue, hoarseness, tension or other vocal limitations in range, tone, breath management, strength or stamina etc.
- Perfect for Beginners wanting to develop their singing/speaking voice or Seasoned Pros wanting to finally conquer and move past specific "vocal issues"
Music As A Second Language
A Unique and Creative Approach to Learning to Read Music
Great for True Beginners and Seasoned Musicians alike - Assumes Nothing but still goes deep!
This entertaining and interactive, six session course provides a practical, hand-on, and fairly thorough understanding of how to read music.
Demystifies all of those funky dots, squiggly lines, and weird words!
Great for True Beginners and Seasoned Musicians alike - Assumes Nothing but still goes deep!
This entertaining and interactive, six session course provides a practical, hand-on, and fairly thorough understanding of how to read music.
Demystifies all of those funky dots, squiggly lines, and weird words!
A New Thought for Choirs
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"A New Thought for Choirs" is a growing collection of original pieces written for SATB choirs within New Thought and like-minded spiritual communities, centers, and churches. The lyrical themes are rooted in New Thought principles and ideas, yet all of them are decidedly universal and inspirational in their appeal.
Each piece is offered as a complete package. The purchase price includes everything needed to help your choir and community enjoy a powerful and inspiring experience
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Individual Vocal Training and Coaching
- Beginner - Advanced
- On-going or Sort-Term/Vocal Tune-ups
- Audition or Performance Preparation
- Individualized Goals/Objectives
- Diagnostic-Only Sessions also available
Group Lessons/Coaching
Group Lessons/Coaching is designed for ensembles, choirs, or individuals wishing to study voice in a more cost sensitive, group format. Like individual voice lessons, group lessons are 100% hands on. This can be on-going, performance preparation, or as part of a retreat/rehearsal.
Group Lessons/Coaching & Class Voice
Class Voice provides 2 parts information/understanding and 1 part practical tools to get started and work on your own.
- Class Voice 1 - Foundations of Singing (for beginners)
- Class Voice 2 - Developing Your Voice (for intermediate singers,)
- Class Voice 3 - Advanced Vocal Technique
Custom Arrangements for Singers and Choirs
For Ensemble/Choir Directors
I can help.
- Need a suitable arrangement of a particular song for your group?
- Struggling to find an arrangement for your unique voicing or instrumentation?
- Want an arrangement that accentuates your group's strengths?
- Tired of getting dirty looks from accompanists when you show them your hand-written, marked-up lyric sheets/charts with funky chord symbols, eraser marks and arrows?
- Having trouble finding an arrangement of a particular song that will "work" for you?
I can help.