Learning With Stephanie

Seattle Jazz and Rhythm Singer's Masterclass
  • Seattle Jazz and Rhythm Singer's Masterclass

Seattle Jazz and Rhythm Singer's Masterclass

Join world-renowned jazz vocalist and improviser Stephanie Nakasian for this energizing, transformative three hour masterclass, December 5, 2026 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. This participatory singer's workshop is hosted by Greta Read more

Join world-renowned jazz vocalist and improviser Stephanie Nakasian for this energizing, transformative three hour masterclass, December 5, 2026 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. This participatory singer's workshop is hosted by Greta Matassa, in Seattle WA (location to be provided upon registration).

Limit 10 Students. Accompanist Provided.

Strengthen your rhythmic feel and timing... Communicate more clearly through your phrasing... Let go of rigid tone lyric focus to improve your natural flow ... Avoid "dumping" and "spilling" to unlock better breath control, tone, and vocal power... *Sing more freely—with greater expression and confidence.

Stephanie will work with you through hands-on rhythmic exercises, scat singing practice and tips and offer's each singer individual coaching on vocalese phrasing.

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$85.00

Unlock Your Best Voice with Stephanie's Online Lesson Series "Your Tip Jar"

GIVE THE GIFT OF SONG!  Whether your goal is professional or personal it's time get out of your own way and embark on a journey of discovery to find your best voice with Stephanie! 

Sign up today for 10 extraordinary, at-your-own-pace, online lessons will have you singing with your best voice in no time!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TODAY!
One Hour Private Virtual Lesson with Stephanie Nakasian
  • One Hour Private Virtual Lesson with Stephanie Nakasian

One Hour Private Virtual Lesson with Stephanie Nakasian

All you need is time, your online device (Facetime or Skype) and a room. No experience necessary. Contact Stephanie to arrange your day and time.

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$90.00

Digital Tracks

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    Did I Remember 3:03
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    Reaching For the Moon 4:28
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    I Can't Believe You're In Love With Me 3:03
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    The Days of Wine and Roses 4:45
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    Someone to Watch Over Me 3:56
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    If I Ruled The World 3:53
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    I'll String Along With You 5:50
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    The End Of A Love Affair 4:36
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    Lucky So And So 4:24
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    Don't Blame Me 6:18
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    Down With Love 2:44
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    Stars Fell On Alabama 3:51
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Exclusive & Limited Edition Physical Albums

Show Me the Way: CD
  • Show Me the Way: CD
 Take a journey with Stephanie Nakasian .....begin with optimistic love, wind through heartbreak and dissolution, to return to hope in a carefully selected span of songs paralleling the global malaise that has begun Read more

 Take a journey with Stephanie Nakasian .....begin with optimistic love, wind through heartbreak and dissolution, to return to hope in a carefully selected span of songs paralleling the global malaise that has begun to stimulate innovative changes throughout the world in promise of a brighter future. In complete synchronicity with master improvisational pianist Harris Simon, Stephanie dynamically breaks the guidelines of bar-lines and rhythms from her traditional swing and bebop roots with exuberant poly rhythms and exotic harmonies. You will be transformed as Stephanie masterfully “shows the way” in a voice that is fresh and expressively invigorating! Known as one of the world’s leading jazz singers, Stephanie Nakasian will take you on a melodic voyage, fresh and authentic that transcends the Great Ladies of Song in both tribute and originality.

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$15.00
I Love You: CD
  • I Love You: CD
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$15.00
Thrush Hour: CD
  • Thrush Hour: CD
The band backing up Stephanie includes Hod O’Brien on piano, Randy Sandke on trumpet, Tom Hamilton on tenor, John Jensen on trombone, Hovie Collins on rhythm guitar, Steve Gilmore on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums. The Read more

The band backing up Stephanie includes Hod O’Brien on piano, Randy Sandke on trumpet, Tom Hamilton on tenor, John Jensen on trombone, Hovie Collins on rhythm guitar, Steve Gilmore on bass and Bill Goodwin on drums. The arrangements attempt to approximate the originals and were prepared by Hod O’Brien and Stephanie. The booklet contains descriptions of each selection with an explanation of some of the techniques used by each vocalist whose style is being interpreted. More than anything else, this CD further reveals the wide range of technique that Stephanie Nakasian is capable of. To a great extent, she captures the feeling and manner of each of the great vocalists that she has chosen to present.

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$12.00
Lullaby in Rhythm: CD
  • Lullaby in Rhythm: CD

 With saxophonist Harry Allen, trombonist John Jensen, pianists Larry Eanet and Hod O’Brien, bassist Steve Gilmore and drummer Chuck Riggs

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$12.00
If I Ruled the World: CD
  • If I Ruled the World: CD

 A wonderful and eclectic selection perfect for looking at trouble and trying to find a way to get out and into a brighter future with Hod O’Brien-pno, Mark Kirk-alto and sop sax, Steve Gilmore-b, Vic Juris-gtrs, Bill Goodwin-d

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Invitation to an Escapade: CD
  • Invitation to an Escapade: CD

EscapadeWith Bob Hallahan-piano; Paul Langosch-bass; Joe LaBarbera-drums; Steve Brown-guitar and congas; Hod O’Brien-synthesized vibes

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$15.00
French Cookin': CD
  • French Cookin': CD

 With Bobby Routch-French horn; Hod O’Brien- piano; Nabil Totah-bass; Ray Mosca-drums; Ed Hudak-congas

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$12.00
Comin' Alive: CD
  • Comin' Alive: CD

With Phil Woods-alto; Wayne Andre-trombone; Warren Chiasson-vibes; Hod O’Brien-piano; Nabil Totah-bass; Ray Mosca-drums; Ed Hudak- congas

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$12.00
Billie Remembered: CD
  • Billie Remembered: CD

Classic remake of Billie Holiday’s 1935 Landmark Recordings with Hod O’Brien as Teddy Wilson, Harry Allen as Ben Webster, Randy Sandke as Roy Eldridge and Stephanie Nakasian as Billie with Marty Grosz-gtr, Neal Miner-bass, Chuck Riggs-drums FEATURED ON “FRESH AIR” with Terry Gross on NPR

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Dedicated to Lee Wiley: CD
  • Dedicated to Lee Wiley: CD

Stephanie with great bands singing the repertoire of 30′s diva Lee Wiley With Hod O’Brien-pno, Spanky Davis-tpt, Dan Barrett-tbn, Harry Allen-tnr, Allan Vache-cl, Michael Moore-b, James Chirillo-gtr, Jackie Williams-dr and Vince Giordano orchestra (on selected tracks)

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Stephanie's Best-Selling Books

Breathing Room: Stories of Personal Transformation from Voice Lessons
  • Breathing Room: Stories of Personal Transformation from Voice Lessons

Breathing Room: Stories of Personal Transformation from Voice Lessons

"Breathing Room" is a collection of 50 of these short stories, delightful and inspiring and full of colorful and humorous cartoon-like illustrations. From stories of students overcoming past 'ghosts' of people telling them Read more

"Breathing Room" is a collection of 50 of these short stories, delightful and inspiring and full of colorful and humorous cartoon-like illustrations.

From stories of students overcoming past 'ghosts' of people telling them they could not sing, to issues with control and mechanical thinking that interfered with claiming their personal freedom of expression, "Breathing Room" covers a variety of topics illustrating how learning to sing can invoke profound life changes.

Read how Stephanie's students found their real voice as they tackled, leaving home for the first time, choosing their right range, unlearning pop and choir dictates to connect with their naturally organic individual sound, getting through divorce, alcoholism, anorexia and so much more.

Stephanie Nakasian's "Breathing Room" is for everyone – singers and listeners alike!

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$20.00
You Already Know How to Sing (Includes 2 CDs with 160 minutes of exercises)
  • You Already Know How to Sing (Includes 2 CDs with 160 minutes of exercises)
  • You Already Know How to Sing (Includes 2 CDs with 160 minutes of exercises)
  • You Already Know How to Sing (Includes 2 CDs with 160 minutes of exercises)
  • You Already Know How to Sing (Includes 2 CDs with 160 minutes of exercises)

You Already Know How to Sing (Includes 2 CDs with 160 minutes of exercises)

Why this book works: Often we singers get in our own way by thinking too much, trying too hard and by making things too complicated. This method works for all styles of music - pop, theater, jazz, rock, R&B, gospel and Read more

Why this book works: Often we singers get in our own way by thinking too much, trying too hard and by making things too complicated.

This method works for all styles of music - pop, theater, jazz, rock, R&B, gospel and classical. This book simplifies the approach to naturally open and powerful singing and, through the process of letting go, you, the singer - will discover much of what you want from your voice:

• More naturally powerful, consistent, open, beautiful sound and tone • Improved/extended range • Improved pitch accuracy • More breath at your command and more efficient use of breath • Improved ability to transition through break areas with less effort and without loss of tone • More flexibility with which to do more with your voice • More freedom and confidence for free expression through your singing • Exercises which you can directly apply to your songs and to specific problem areas

Packed full of productive and easy exercises, visualizations, cartoons and illustrations to help simplify the thought process and therefore the singer’s approach to technique. This book has helped hundreds, even thousands of students! Humor, Simplicity, Results!

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$49.95
"It's Not On The Page!" (Instructional Book & CD)
  • "It's Not On The Page!" (Instructional Book & CD)

"It's Not On The Page!" (Instructional Book & CD)

Hundreds of singers and teachers have learned to sing and swing with Stephanie Nakasian’s basic approach. The manual includes a CD exercises.

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$34.95

Stephanie's Sing-A-Long Books & Physical Albums

You Sing the Great Ladies of Jazz Vol. 1 (CD Only)
  • You Sing the Great Ladies of Jazz Vol. 1 (CD Only)

This is a karaoke version of Stephanie’s “Thrush Hour” CD in tribute to 20 singers. There are ½ the tracks of that cd on this volume and ½ are on vol 2 below. Part of the CD is with Stephanie singing and the other is without so you can sing with her band. Lyrics are included.

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$15.00
You Sing the Great Ladies of Jazz Vol. 2 (CD Only)
  • You Sing the Great Ladies of Jazz Vol. 2 (CD Only)

 This is the 2nd half of the Thrush Hour CD as a karaoke.

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$15.00
Night Club Standards, Vol. 2 - Female (Book & CD)
  • Night Club Standards, Vol. 2 - Female (Book & CD)

They Can't Take That Away From Me Come Rain or Come Shine Nice 'N' Easy That Old Black Magic It's Only A Paper Moon Summer Wind The Very Thought Of You My Baby Just Cares For Me

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$20.00
Night Club Standards, Vol. 3 - Female (Book & CD)
  • Night Club Standards, Vol. 3 - Female (Book & CD)

I've Got The World On a String Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of The Week) It's De-Lovely Something's Gotta Give Where or When Witchcraft I Thought About You Without a Song

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$20.00
Night Club Standards, Vol. 4 - Female (Book & CD)
  • Night Club Standards, Vol. 4 - Female (Book & CD)

The Best Is Yet to Come I Could Have Danced All Night They All Laughed Oh, Look At Me Now If I Had You I'm Old Fashioned A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square The Lady Is A Tramp

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$20.00
The Classic Songs of Billie Holiday (CD Only)
  • The Classic Songs of Billie Holiday (CD Only)
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Stephanie's Daughter - Veronica Swift Physical Albums

It's Great To Be Alive: CD (Age 13)
  • It's Great To Be Alive: CD (Age 13)

age 13, with Harry Allen. Great for exposing young children to jazz.

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$12.00
Veronica'a House of Jazz: CD (Age 9)
  • Veronica'a House of Jazz: CD (Age 9)

featuring Richie Cole and special friends

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$12.00

The Incomparable Hod O'Brien (1936-2016) Physical Albums

Have Piano... will Swing! (Book)
  • Have Piano... will Swing! (Book)
Stories about the Jazz Life, by Hod O'Brien. “This book is not intended to be a strictly biographical text, but, rather a collection of funny, little incidents and stories I’ve witnessed and heard along my way, on my path Read more

Stories about the Jazz Life, by Hod O'Brien.

“This book is not intended to be a strictly biographical text, but, rather a collection of funny, little incidents and stories I’ve witnessed and heard along my way, on my path as a freelance jazz musician over the past 60 years of my professional life.

It’s intended mostly for fans of mine, whomever and wherever you all are, and fellow musicians, who might be interested in hearing a little bit more about me from another perspective, rather than from just my music and recordings alone. . . . The jazz community is a small, but hip part of the world, of which I’m happy and proud to be a member, and to whom I wish to express my deep gratitude — to those of you in it and interested in my work.”

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Hod O'Brien - It Don't Mean a Thing: CD (featuring Stephanie & Veronica)
  • Hod O'Brien - It Don't Mean a Thing: CD (featuring Stephanie & Veronica)

with special guest Stephanie Nakasian and Veronica Swift

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Hod O'Brien Trio - I Hear a Rhapsody: CD
  • Hod O'Brien Trio - I Hear a Rhapsody: CD
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$15.00
Hod O'Brien meets Sal Nistico - Live From the Netherlands!: CD
  • Hod O'Brien meets Sal Nistico - Live From the Netherlands!: CD
  • Hod O'Brien meets Sal Nistico - Live From the Netherlands!: CD
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Hod O'Brien Trio - I'm Getting Sentimental Over You: CD
  • Hod O'Brien Trio - I'm Getting Sentimental Over You: CD

Hod O'Brien piano, Ray Drummond bass and Kenny Washington drums

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Hod O'Brien - Solo For Chet: CD (Out of Print)
  • Hod O'Brien - Solo For Chet: CD (Out of Print)

This is Hod's first solo release (recorded June 15-18 2009 on Philology W442.2). It features tunes associated with the repertoire of Chet Baker, including such signature tunes as Let's Get Lost, Line for Lyons, and one of his most requested ones My Funny Valentine.

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Hod O'Brien Live at Blues Alley - First Set: CD
  • Hod O'Brien Live at Blues Alley - First Set: CD

Hod O'Brien piano, Ray Drummond bass and Kenny Washington drums

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Hod O’Brien Live at Blues Alley- Second Set: CD
  • Hod O’Brien Live at Blues Alley- Second Set: CD

Hod O'Brian piano, Ray Drummond bass and Kenny Washington drums

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Hod O’Brien Live at Blues Alley- Third Set: CD
  • Hod O’Brien Live at Blues Alley- Third Set: CD
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$15.00
Hod O'Brien - Fanfare (for the Unknown Jazz Musician): CD
  • Hod O'Brien - Fanfare (for the Unknown Jazz Musician): CD
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$15.00
Hod's Swingin' Christmas: CD
  • Hod's Swingin' Christmas: CD
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The Hod O'Brien Trio- Have Piano...Will Swing!: CD
  • The Hod O'Brien Trio- Have Piano...Will Swing!: CD

featuring Tom Washington and Paul Kreibich

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Hod O'Brien - So That's How It Is: CD
  • Hod O'Brien - So That's How It Is: CD

featuring Ray Drummond and Kenny Washington

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The Hod O'Brien Trio- fine and dandy: CD (Out of Print)
  • The Hod O'Brien Trio- fine and dandy: CD (Out of Print)

Featuring Tom Washington and Paul Kreibich

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Hod O'Brien - Shining Hour: CD
  • Hod O'Brien - Shining Hour: CD
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Hod O'Brien - Ridin' High: CD
  • Hod O'Brien - Ridin' High: CD
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Hod O'Brien - Hod and Barry: CD
  • Hod O'Brien - Hod and Barry: CD

with Barry Harris and Band

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Hod O'Brien featuring guitarist, ROYCE CAMPBELL: CD
  • Hod O'Brien featuring guitarist, ROYCE CAMPBELL: CD
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Hod O'Brien featuring guitarist, JOE COHN: CD (Out of Print)
  • Hod O'Brien featuring guitarist, JOE COHN: CD (Out of Print)
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Hod O'Brien featuring Trombonist, JOHN JENSEN: CD
  • Hod O'Brien featuring Trombonist, JOHN JENSEN: CD
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