Known for our quest for originality and witty class names, the SoJam crew is most proud of our workshops and Master Classes.  Each year we search for new topics to cover, as well as ways to improve upon the basics (i.e. vocal percussion, arranging, etc.).  With the World Class facilities of Hope Community Church at our disposal (multiple P.A. systems, portable flat screen televisions, concert simulcast throughout the building, and an entire K-12 private school worth of classrooms), as well as our lineup of instructors/musicians, there is simply no better place or time for building on your a cappella knowledge and experience.

The schedule for the SoJam 2007 Workshops and Master Classes will be provided at the registration table.  For reference, here is a near finalized version of the schedule in PDF format - SCHEDULE.  Class listings are below:

Me, Bass. You, Mortal
Essential bass/contralto skills, making bass-y noises, using your equipment, bass cheats, and more. Altos welcome!

Machiavellian Arranging
How to get the best sound out of your singers, with or without their knowing cooperation.

Releasing Your Inner Diva
It's there, lurking inside all of you. Your own show stealing, jaw dropping, heart melting alter ego, waiting to be unleashed upon unsuspecting fans.

Who am I?
Audiences perceive you based on how you market yourselves, and accept/reject you on those terms. Will you stand out? WHO ARE YOU?

License Plate Said "Fresh"
James "the legend" Cannon and Roger "N'Glish" Thomas discuss the issues of rapping in a cappella, in performance as well as studio settings.

Organic Arranging
Got members who can't read music? Want to let go of those stertile printed arrangements? Teach only using the Force, or the One Ring…to rule them all.

Fundamentals of Vocal Percussion
Intensive workshop on how to make your face go pf!, with grooves as the groundwork, sounds as the mouth work, and ways for matching both to the music.

Hot Damn, Yes Ma'am!
Abby, Mia, and Blair: righteous women on how to be righteous, women!

Songwriting
Austin Willacy (The House Jacks) and Jon McLemore (NoJoe) teach us their unique techniques for songwriting. Includes performance.

Le Groove
Duwende shares their secrets for creating groove from the bottom up.

I Make Gold Records
From planning to syllable sexification to group image - how to make your album go triple plat.