12735 - Blues Singing

Delivery Options In-person

Course Overview

This class will touch on many facets of what it means to sing the blues. While working on blues standards, students will learn some of the specific idioms and vocabulary that set the blues apart from other forms of music. This class will also explore how personal experiences and emotions can be integrated into singing to create music that comes from the soul. The course culminates with a recital on the last day of class.

Instructor: Zenobia Conkerite

What You'll Learn

Work with your favorite blues standards
Learn the idioms and vocabulary setting the blues apart from other forms of music
Explore how personal experience and emotion may be integrated into your music
Work towards a public recital on the final day of class

Who Should Attend

A desire to better understand the many facets of singing the blues is required. Formal training is not.

Additional Information

This class is eligible for Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

New Mexico Jazz Workshop will require proof of vaccination for class participation.

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12735 - 008

Blues Singing

Feb 03, 2026

In-person

Available

Partner Affiliate

6:00PM to 8:00PM

Feb 03, 2026 to Mar 10, 2026

Schedule

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12.0

New Mexico Jazz Workshop

In-person

Fee non-credit

$130.00

Jan 31, 2026

Section Notes

Singer, songwriter and recording artist Zenobia began her singing career in her church choir in Los Angeles where she taught herself to play the piano at 5 years old and wrote her first song at 8. At 18, she debuted in the LA company of the rock musical, HAIR, then was sent to New York to join the original Broadway company. Zenobia was a studio singer on sessions and live gigs. Her CD, “Resurrection" was voted "Best of the Year" 2015 and "Glory" 2014 Best Gospel Song by New Mexico Music Awards.

UNM Tuition Remission

UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment. Click here to see UNM HR's Tuition Remission policy for eligibility and tax liabilities.