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With only a few weeks left, the American Singing Studios (ASS) USA is wrapping up its Sing Smart not Hard Workshop program, which will be conducted in Dubaifor the first time on Saturday December 6th. Dileesa Hunter, Gospel singer, vocal coach and founder of the American Singing Studios, will be flying in from Atlanta to conduct thesefull-day event at the MoevenpickIbn Battuta Gate.

 

ASS have confirmed that another shorter version of the workshop would also take place in Abu Dhabi at the Salwa Zeidan Gallery on Saadiyat Island on Sunday 7th in addition to several other private sessions that have been scheduled so far.

 

The American Singing Studio’s methodology revolves around improving vocal range, vocal confidence, stage presence, mastering of high notes and vocal runs, breathing and other techniques to help singers optimize their performance.

 

The intensive session will include theory and a variety of group exercises to help develop good singing habits and effective strategies to deal with challenges commonly faced by singers be they amateurs or professionals. A special segment will also be dedicated to stage fright and the many hurdles associated with live performances and public appearances.

 

“Dileesa’s expertise and caliber is not available in the UAE and I am confident she will help a lot of singers here,” Says Rouba, a soul & jazz singer based in Dubai and co-organizer of this event, “We have been receiving very positive feedback from singers in the UAE who are keen to get professional guidance and direction on their performance. Dileesa’s the woman for the task!”

 

Having acquired a large list of followers and A-list clientsfrom around the world, and more than 2.2 million hits on her Youtube channel, Hunter has become known for her insightful videos that guide amateur and professional singers to follow effective singing techniques. She is sought out by a number of professional singers whom she coaches through Skype and face-to-face studio sessions to help sharpen their overall singing ability and prepare them for album recordings.

 

The first of its kind in the area, Sing Smart Not Hard has already pulled in dozens of singers from around the UAE with many more expected to fly in from around the region.

 

Sing Smart Not Hard will take place at the MoevenpickIbn Battuta Gate on Saturday December 6 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Tickets are on sale at www.singsmartdubai.eventbrite.comfor AED500 per person including lunch.

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About Dileesa Hunter

Dileesa was born in Manchester, England, to British parents and Jamaican grandparents, and eventually moved with her family to Atlanta, Georgia, USA where she is now based. As a young child, she began performing in school plays and local talent shows before she joined her grandfather’s gospel band, and spent several years touring, performing and recording Country Gospel Music. After graduating from Kennesaw State Universitywith a Bachelors Degree in Music with a concentration in Voice, Dileesa began offering vocal consulting, coaching, training, producing, and artist development. Her work with international artists based in the USA and the world culminated into a passion for sharing her expertise with the world through her Youtube channel that now has more than 20,000 subscribers and close to 2.2 million views.Today, Dileesacoahes her hometown gospal choir and continues to work with clients internationally through one-on-one sessions and frequent group workshops around the USA. She also records and tours with several recording artists and performs in various stage plays using a variety of genres including Gospel, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Barbershop Quartet and Opera. Married to Kendall Hunter – Gospel Choice Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer, Dileesa also assists Kendall in recording and arranging vocals. Combining her education and her natural vocal abilities, Dileesa Hunter has created two practical and easy-to-use audios called, “Vocal Quick Start” &“Complete Training Program”. The Vocal Quick Start program is an introductory series designed to prepare and train students’ voices to achieve breath control, resonance, vibrato, and many other singing techniques. The Complete Training Program gets her students to truly discover their vocal ability.