Singing holiday for jazz and pop singing.
April 17th – 22nd and August 16th – September 6th, 2025
Hellazz – that means singing and vacation!
We offer you a mixture of music and relaxation, challenges and success, good food and good mood.
Chris Brochier and I have been a great, well-rehearsed team since 2015 and have dedicated ourselves to this special mixture
You’re going to meet excellent professionals with lots of experience and empathy. Look forward to lots of inspiration and passion.
Our vocal coaches are competent, inspiring and motivating. They will accomodate you at your level with experience and sure instinct. Then they will help you use the appropriate stylistic devices for your interpretation and to find, or improve, your own style.
You’ll experience what it’s like to be supported by professional technology (sound engineer, stage, lights, PA, microphones, monitoring).
And the schedule is designed in such a way that, despite all the input, there is still enough time to relax, for example, with a morning swim in the calm bay, sunbathing on the beaches of the somewhat livelier Aegean Sea, or expeditions through the wild and romantic nature of the peninsula. Last but not least, the venue, the idyllic fishing village of Lefokastro on the Pagasitic Gulf, with its guaranteed romantic sunsets, is a source of good vibrations for musicians, singers and coaches alike.
Look forward to an unforgettable time on Pelion We are looking forward to you!
By the way, you’re welcome to bring somebody with you. They don’t have to take part in the course.
You shouldn’t feel overwhelmed, but you shouldn’t feel bored either. That’s why we offer the right course for everyone.
Here you will only find the courses that can also be held in English.
August
Für wen ist dieser Kurs gedacht: Du liebst Jazzstandards, Lateinamerikanische
Du liebst Jazzstandards, Lateinamerikanische Musik und Swing. Du hast Gesangserfahrung, singst Jazzstandards und bist neugierig darauf, dabei endlich DU selbst zu sein.
Du möchtest jazzy klingen und deinen Gesang technisch auf das nächste Level bringen. Du möchtest die Freiheit der Improvisation verstehen, praktizieren und Spass dran haben. Du möchtest DICH entwickeln mit all den Möglichkeiten der Freiheit im Jazz und deiner Präsenz auf einer Bühne.
Hier bekommst du den Raum an deiner eigenen Interpretation und Story zu feilen und dir mit Leichtigkeit neue Türen zu öffnen, etwa durch Variation und Scatgesang.
Auch erfahrene Jazzsänger:innen kommen hier voll auf ihre Kosten! Warum? Weil wir uns in diesem Kurs auf das Wesentliche konzentrieren: deine Stimme und deinen Ausdruck. Anders als in Band-Kursen, in denen oft das Zusammenspiel im Vordergrund steht, geht es hier um die Arbeit am Gesang selbst – um deinen Klang, deine Technik und deinen individuellen Ausdruck.
🎤 Interpretation:
Du lernst, wie du Songs auf unterschiedliche Weise interpretieren kannst: mit musikalischen Variationen, Dynamik, Sound, Artikulation und Phrasing. Wir analysieren Stücke bis ins Detail, so dass du die Wirkung von verschiedenen Levels von forward, on-point oder laid-back phrasing direkt ausprobieren kannst und spürst, wie sich die Interpretation auf den Song, dich selbst und dein Publikum auswirkt.
🎵 Improvisation & Interaktion:
Entdecke die Freude am Scatten – mit Silben, Tönen, Groove und Phrasing! Wir zeigen dir, wie du leicht und kreativ in die Improvisation eintauchst, sei es über Songs, Modi oder Bluesformen.
🌟 Grundlagen:
Natürlich arbeiten wir auch an den Basics: Stimmbildung, Atemtechnik, Klangfarben und der Verbindung zwischen Körper, Atmung, Emotion und Stimme. Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick auf die Merkmale und Unterschiede der wichtigsten Jazz-Stilrichtungen.
🎶 Mehrstimmigkeit:
Gemeinsames Singen in Harmonie, das neue Perspektiven eröffnet.
‼️ In diesem Kurs arbeiten wir – außer mit dem Vocalcoach – auch mit einem Korrepetitor – einem Begleiter, der dich trägt: Robin Draganic an Bass oder Gitarre. Wir arbeiten NICHT an Arrangements, Bandkicks, Band-Absprachen usw. Das ist der entscheidende Unterschied dieser Top-Level-Week zu der Advanced- und Performer-Week, in denen es explizit um Bandarbeit und Bühnenarbeit mit Band geht.
🎭 Das Highlight: Am Ende der Woche gibt es ein Abschlusskonzert in unserem wunderschönen Garten. Jeder Teilnehmer bekommt die Chance, einen Song in einem kleinen, intimen Rahmen zu performen.
Dieser Kurs ist die perfekte Wahl, wenn du mehr möchtest als das Übliche: Mehr Tiefgang, mehr Ausdruck – und mehr von dir selbst in deiner Musik. 🎶
Wer passiv teilnehmen möchte, zahlt die Hälfte.
Bonus:
Wenn du dich mit jemandem zusammen anmeldest, der noch nicht vorher in Hellazz war, bekommen beide einen 10%igen Rabatt auf den Workshop.
*Wenn du ab März 2021 schon einen unserer Kurse in Berlin belegt hast oder dir die „10 goldenen Regeln für eine erfolgreiche Session“ gekauft hast, hast du zu dem Zeitpunkt schon deine Login Daten bekommen. Sie bleiben immer gültig. Falls du sie nicht mehr findest, kannst du dich auch mit deiner E-Mail Anschrift einloggen und auf „Passwort vergessen“ klicken, dann bekommst du ein Neues zugeschickt.
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16. August 2025 18:00 - 23. August 2025 10:00(GMT+03:00)
Lefokastro
For whom: You are no longer a greenhorn, have already had experience with the jazz genre (standards), can use different means of phrasing and sing simple variations
You are no longer a greenhorn, have already had experience with the jazz genre (standards), can use different means of phrasing and sing simple variations of the melody. You have sung with a band or have been in “Hellazz” before. Now you want to become even more relaxed in your interaction with the band.
Great; because in our Singer’s Advanced Week you will develop further in terms of your interpretation of a song and become more and more confident on stage and in communicating with the instrumentalists.
How do I use my voice instrument appropriately?
What stylistic devices are there and how can I use them in my interpretation?
Let’s talk about Jazz. What does the band need from me, and how do I convey what I want to the instrumentalists?
6 class days, 1 afternoon off, approximately 30 hrs plus the sessions in the evening.
Lessons are given in small groups, in the morning with vocal coach in the masterclass principle, in the afternoon with coach and band.
During the evening jam sessions you can try out new things and get more and more routine with the band.
At the halfway point of the workshop, there will be general classes for everyone in the morning. It can be about vocal techniques, rhythm and style, improvisation or ensemble. That afternoon, everyone will be off.
At the end of each week we give a final concert in a nice tavern, music club or café, where each participant has the opportunity to perform a song.
Choose two songs , to work on. You should prepare these pieces well, i.e. master the melody and lyrics. Please send us your leadsheets by July 1st, 2025 at the latest.
After your registration you will receive your personal login data* by mail. This will take you to the members area where your course will be activated (after payment). Only those who participate in the course together with you will have access there.
After your registration you will receive your personal login data* by mail. You will also find hints and tips on the lead sheet and your song selection there.
*If you have already taken one of our courses in Berlin from March 2021 or bought the “10 golden rules for a successful session”, you have already received your login data at that time. They always remain valid. If you can’t find it anymore, you can also log in with your email address and click on “Forgot password”, then you will be sent a new one.
Those who wish to participate passively pay half.
Bonus:
If you sign up with someone who has not been to “Hellazz” before, they both get a 10% discount on the workshop.
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23. August 2025 18:00 - 30. August 2025 10:00(GMT+02:00)
Lefokastro
For whom: You are an experienced singer, have solid knowledge and experience in jazz singing. You have a repertoire, experience playing with a band, go on jam
You are an experienced singer, have solid knowledge and experience in jazz singing. You have a repertoire, experience playing with a band, go on jam sessions and have also had a gig or two.
In addition to working on four songs, this workshop is all about polishing your stage presence and performance.
Have I used all the stylistic devices I can for my songs?
What is my body language, my emotional expression? Do my posture and gestures match the song?
How do I get myself into the mood I need for that particular song right now?
How do I bring different moods into my voice, how can I convey my feeling?
What do I need to consider when putting together a line-up? What makes my program entertaining, when is it boring?
How do I design announcements/moderations?
How do I deal with stage fright?
6 days of classes, approx. 30 hrs. plus the sessions in the evening.
The course is taught in two groups of 4-5 participants each, using the masterclass principle.
During the band rehearsals in the afternoon max. 4-5 PT in one group.
4 x jam sessions in the evening.
On one day there is no work on songs in the morning. This is about the topics of program design, body language, stage fright. That afternoon, everyone will be off.
At the end of the week, we’ll have a final concert at a nice tavern where you’ll perform two or three of your songs with announcements.
Choose four songs to work on. You should be able to do these pieces from a melody and lyric standpoint for sure. Because you have a lot of experience, we will go through the songs faster. Please send us the lead sheets by July 1st, 2025 at the latest.
After your registration you will receive your personal login data* by mail. This will take you to the members area where your course will be activated (after payment). Only those who participate in the course together with you will have access there.
On your course page, you’ll find everything that’s important before you get started. Even though you know for sure what you want to work on, you might still be interested in the hints and tips on the lead sheet and your song selection that you’ll find there as well.
*If you have already taken one of our courses in Berlin from March 2021 or bought the “10 golden rules for a successful session”, you have already received your login data at that time. They always remain valid. If you can’t find it anymore, you can also log in with your email address and click on “Forgot password”, then you will be sent a new one.
Those who wish to participate passively pay €777.00.
Bonus:
If you sign up with someone who has not been to “Hellazz” before, both of you will get a 10% discount on the workshop.
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30. August 2025 18:00 - 6. September 2025 10:00(GMT+03:00)
Lefokastro
September
For whom: You are an experienced singer, have solid knowledge and experience in jazz singing. You have a repertoire, experience playing with a band, go on jam
You are an experienced singer, have solid knowledge and experience in jazz singing. You have a repertoire, experience playing with a band, go on jam sessions and have also had a gig or two.
In addition to working on four songs, this workshop is all about polishing your stage presence and performance.
Have I used all the stylistic devices I can for my songs?
What is my body language, my emotional expression? Do my posture and gestures match the song?
How do I get myself into the mood I need for that particular song right now?
How do I bring different moods into my voice, how can I convey my feeling?
What do I need to consider when putting together a line-up? What makes my program entertaining, when is it boring?
How do I design announcements/moderations?
How do I deal with stage fright?
6 days of classes, approx. 30 hrs. plus the sessions in the evening.
The course is taught in two groups of 4-5 participants each, using the masterclass principle.
During the band rehearsals in the afternoon max. 4-5 PT in one group.
4 x jam sessions in the evening.
On one day there is no work on songs in the morning. This is about the topics of program design, body language, stage fright. That afternoon, everyone will be off.
At the end of the week, we’ll have a final concert at a nice tavern where you’ll perform two or three of your songs with announcements.
Choose four songs to work on. You should be able to do these pieces from a melody and lyric standpoint for sure. Because you have a lot of experience, we will go through the songs faster. Please send us the lead sheets by July 1st, 2025 at the latest.
After your registration you will receive your personal login data* by mail. This will take you to the members area where your course will be activated (after payment). Only those who participate in the course together with you will have access there.
On your course page, you’ll find everything that’s important before you get started. Even though you know for sure what you want to work on, you might still be interested in the hints and tips on the lead sheet and your song selection that you’ll find there as well.
*If you have already taken one of our courses in Berlin from March 2021 or bought the “10 golden rules for a successful session”, you have already received your login data at that time. They always remain valid. If you can’t find it anymore, you can also log in with your email address and click on “Forgot password”, then you will be sent a new one.
Those who wish to participate passively pay €777.00.
Bonus:
If you sign up with someone who has not been to “Hellazz” before, both of you will get a 10% discount on the workshop.
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30. August 2025 18:00 - 6. September 2025 10:00(GMT+03:00)
Lefokastro
Our workshop will take place in the small fishing village of Lefokastro on the Pagasitic Gulf.
Lefokastro is located 36 km away from Volos and 8 km or 15 minutes by car from Argalasti, the center of South Pelion.
In Lefokastro there are several housing options, three of which we present to you in more detail below. They are located very close to each other in a park-like setting, which is perfect for our workshop.
In fact, when we populate the three houses Menelaos, Andromahi and Houhounikos with Hellazz participants, we and the neighbors are nearly undisturbed and can even make music in the garden.
The hub of our workshop is the Menelaos House in Lefokstro.
This is where classes are held and where we jam with the band in the evenings.
The house is nestled in a wonderful flower and palm garden with an outdoor bar, and in just a minute you can walk to the beach.
We give tips, but everyone books his own accommodation.
We recommend these three options, as they are in close proximity to our workshop hub and are attractively priced.
The owners reserve the houses for us and will not release them to an agency (booking.com) until April. In order for them to be sure that the requests are coming from workshop participants, you must include the keyword “HELLAZZ” in your request.
This is where the classes take place, this is also where you can stay and this is why the Menelaos apartments are also our preferred option.
There are four apartments of different sizes, all with small kitchenette, some of them large enough to share. At Menelaos, Alexandra, the owner, serves us a delicious breakfast every morning.
Our plan is to have a house fully booked with workshop participants so we don’t have to worry about disturbing other guests. Therefore, kindly contact Alexandra first.
More information and booking: http://www.menelaospelion.com or info@menelaospelion.com And don’t forget the keyword “Hellazz”.
A few steps further back, between Andromahi and Menelaos and nestled in a garden with palm trees, are the apartments of Dimitrios Chouchounikos.
The rooms are suitable for one or two people and favorable in price.
Please send your bookings directly to: xouxounikos@gmail.com
Again, nothing works without “Hellazz” in the request.
It is hardly possible to get closer to the sea. The picturesque view of the Pagasitic Gulf is a dream especially at sunset.
There are seven studios here: all studios have a kitchenette, a bathroom and usually a room with two beds. If many of you book with Kostas, the owner, he will also give a discount.
bookings directly to: k.papakwnstantinou@gmail.com
Here, too, remember the magic word “Hellazz”.
Fresh, authentic, local products are the motto.
We organize breakfast and dinner for all of us.
Breakfast is served at Menelaos, where classes are also held. Our host Alexandra is known for her rich and delicious breakfast, which leaves nothing to be desired even for vegans.
In the evening we eat in the small tavern Oasis – right on the beach with a guaranteed sunset. Stefanos offers traditional, typical dishes with the ingredients that characterize Greek cuisine. He knows exactly where our olives grow, knows butchers, fishermen and shepherds who supply him with meat, fish and fresh cheese and the winemaker from whom the wine comes.
At lunchtime everyone provides for themselves, in most apartments there is a small kitchenette or you go to one of the three taverns that there are in Lefokastro.
We adjust to food intolerances or certain diets with Alexandra and Stefanos as best we can. Please indicate this when registering, as we can only react to it on site to a limited extent.
You can book breakfast and dinner when you register. The prices for 2025 will be available on this page shortly.
Alexandra’s room prices always include breakfast. She charges the others €10.
The drinks we provide during the day and at the sessions are offered at very fair prices. Spring water is always available for free.
By the way: Mamma Mia!, the successful musical adaptation, was filmed among other places in the small romantic village of Damouchari, on the east side of Pelion.
Pelion is a crescent-shaped peninsula on the Greek mainland, located between Thessaloniki and Athens on the east coast.
The Aegean Sea to the east and the Pagasitic Gulf to the west, with the large and modern port city of Volos, give the Pelion Peninsula something very special with their different charms.
The villages on the Aegean side are surrounded by chestnut forests, high above the sea and are built on cliffs that drop steeply to the wild sea.
On the Gulf side, on the other hand, the sea is gentler, and the towns reach right down to the water’s edge. There are natural harbors and small waterfronts. It is still not easy to get to Pelion, but for this very reason, this enchanting stretch of land has been able to preserve an pristine quality that is exceptional even in Greece.
by plane:
The nearest airport is Nea Anchialos (VOL) near Volos, from where it takes just over an hour to get there. Condor flies directly from Munich to Volos. Eurowings flies from Düsseldorf, Stuttgart and London.
From Thessaloniki (SKG) it takes three hours to reach the venue, but the flights to SKG are much cheaper.
It is worth renting a car, e.g. (economycarrentals.com or billiger-mietwagen.de).
The onward journey with the express buses (every 2 hrs.) also works without problems, but takes longer because you first have to get from the airport to the bus terminal in the city. By bus it takes about 60 min, by cab 30 min. KTEL.gr
We are also happy to organize a shuttle from the airport for you.
In our member area – the login data is available after registration – we will go into more detail. You can use it to network with the other participants and coordinate the rest of the trip.
by car and ferry:
from Italy (Venice or Ancona) to Igoumenitsa and then from there about 4.5 hours drive to Lefokastro. Tip: greekferries.gr