About this Event
Join us for a HANDS ON, FULL DAY of total Vocal Exploration as we explore rhythmic, melodic and harmonic dexterity of the different forms of vocal improvisation. We will journey through scatting, riffs, rolls, ad libs and other forms of vocal improv in the following musical forms:
Blues and Jazz
Gospel
Rock and Pop
R&B and Soul
World Music
Hip Hop
Avante Garde
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED!
DATE: December 5, 2026
WORKSHOP: 9:00AM - 4:00PM (doors open at 8:45am)
LOCATION: Courtyard Marriott Philadelphia, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19131
General Registration - Full Day - $99
No Refunds
Who is Scat Camp for?
This camp is an intensive vocal camp designed for intermediate to advanced singers who have performed in front of a live audience either as a soloist or in a group setting and have the ability to sing back pitches and rhythms given. This camp is also open to musician who want to improve their improvisational vocabulary. Amateurs and Professionals are welcome!
Dr. Owen Brown Jr. has worked as a Voice Expert and Naturopath to some of the biggest names in music and has performed with many musical giants for decades around the globe including Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Teddy Pendergrass, Lil Kim, City High, Chic, Mario, Kindred and Others. He's helped develop talent for the most powerful record labels in the world including SONY, J Records, Arista, BMG, Atlantic, Philadelphia International, Mercury, Death Row, Interscope and others.
Dr. Brown specializes in improving volume issues, diction, fitness, nutrition, and vocal health challenges including sore throats, vocal nodules, vocal changes due to routine and atypical physical changes, overuse injuries and more.
A vocal technique revisionist and professional musician, Dr. Brown has rewritten the traditional vocal technical manual and simplified the process of developing vocal excellence. Key focus areas include: mastering difficult musical phrases, stylistic performance, recording assistance, tour preparation, improvisation and intonation.
Event venue & nearby stays
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue, 4100 Presidential Boulevard, Philadelphia, United States
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