| Vocal aerobics and by extension vocal boot camp is a method of vocal training that pertains to the building of the diaphragm muscles that enable recording artists and all singers to perform with accuracy, confidence and consistency. The audiences that hear hit songs over the radio and see hit videos want to see these songs performed by their favorite artists. These artists must be prepared to deliver inspiring live shows, whether on T.V., or at clubs or in concert. Craig Derry has developed a regimented exercise program that has assisted successful artists both famous and beginner in improving projection, breathing, ear training, endurance, and most important; confidence. |
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A vocalist himself, and a performance tested singer, who has worked all over the USA and the World for more than 30 years, Mr. Derry is familiar with the obstacles and the extreme demands that human voice incurs while touring. Things like colds, fatigue, overt shyness, stage fright, hoarseness, and the overall rigors of the road are not impossible to overcome. What he learned and what most singers learn is that by training and working on specific techniques we can get through it all. This is why vocal aerobics was developed. Some of the artists that have worked with Mr. Derry come from every category and genre of music: Marc Anthony, Alicia Keys, India, Ashanti, Missy Elliot, Maxwell, Mary J. Bilge; just to name a few |
| Mr. Derry also sang in various background ensembles with Martha Wash, Kelly Price, Lisa Fisher, Melanie Daniels, Cindy Mizzelle, Audrey Wheeler, etc who are the premier studio session vocalists in the world. Craig has sang background for Mick Jagger to Michael Jackson, and has learned various techniques from legendary singers from the golden era of R&B Issac Hayes, Solomon Bruke, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, Ronnie Isley, Luther Ingram, which has helped develop his very successful program vocal boot camp.Mr. Derry also sang in various background ensembles with Martha Wash, Kelly Price, Lisa Fisher, Melanie Daniels, Cindy Mizzelle, Audrey Wheeler, etc who are the premier studio session vocalists in the world. |  |
| Vocal boot camp has the essential tools that all singers of any level need. Craig also offers one on one training for students who feel they need it to get to that next level of skill or maintain that level of vocal supremacy. |
