Blues & Jazz Singer, Cheryl Hodge

STUDY VOICE with CHERYL 
in beautiful Bellingham, Wash.  ($50. per hour lesson)
Sample lessons on this site!
SKYPE lessons also available - interview required, before lessons.
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BOOKINGS for 2012, CHERYL HODGE

 The song "That's Why I'm Here" was recently nominated for

BEST BLUES SONG
at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards for 2011
Here's the red carpet interview at the Kodak Theatre Complex:

RED CARPET INTERVIEW (Nov. 17th)



View video from  "ROOTS DON'T LIE": "That's Why I'm Here":


About Cheryl's Newest Party/Blues CD:  "ROOTS DON'T LIE":

"A masterfully produced contemporary (Chicago style) jazz/blues release that is fresh and vivid. World class performances and arrangements - A must for any true music lover's collection." - 
 Jim DeCicco - Hollywood Music in Media Awards


Join Cher at her other site and stay up-to-date, as well as downloading FREE mp3s!!
http://reverbnation.com/thecherylhodgegroup

"Anybody with ears would cite Cheryl Hodge as the Real Thing." 
        - Bob Protzman, writer for Downbeat; host, Everything Jazz



FEATURED ARTIST ON SMOOTHJAZZ.COM

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Book with mp3s: A Singer's Guide to the Well-Trained & Powerful Voice

This book is a COMPLETE guide to the steps to great singing. The author taught at Berklee College of Music for 8 years, and ran the Selkirk College Vocal Dept (Nelson, BC) for 21 yrs. The mp3s are samples from exercises that go with the book (copyright 2001, Cheryl Hodge) ONCE I RECEIVE YOUR ORDER. and email address, you will receive the entire download in a zip file sent to your email.

  Track Title Price
Introduction (from mp3s with Hardcover Book) [3:14]  Free   Download MP3
Exercise 2: Posture (from mp3s with Book: Singer's Guide) [5:05]  Free   Download MP3
Exercise 3: Breathing (from mp3s with Book: Singer's Guide) [10:27]  Free   Download MP3

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LISTEN TO INDIGO CD

INDIGO

$6.97

This album received nomination for BEST JAZZ SONG (INDIGO) at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards (2010). It has also garnered a "GRINDIE" Award, acclaim from several critics, is on several top 10 jazz charts, and has manifested in several tours.

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Indigo (tribute to Miles) by Cheryl Hodge, c. 2007 [6:36] 
NOMINATED FOR BEST JAZZ SONG at the 2010 Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMAs)! This song was inspired by one night when I sat right in the third row of a Miles Davis concert. His music truly transformed me, as a person, and as a musician. The fantastic solos are by: Cliff Maddix on guitar, Dave Captein on bass, and Brad Turner on the horn - with that amazing drumming by Charlie Doggett.
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Guide To Recovery (by Cheryl Hodge, c. 2007) [6:36] 
This song was #1 on the Latin Beat Magazine Charts (New Jersey) for Jan./Feb. 2011! It's all about how to recover from a lost love.... How do you get a nail out of your heart? Drive in another!
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Give In (by Cheryl Hodge, c. 2007) [6:10] 
A fun romp about a fun romp. It features award winning saxophonist, Tom Colclough, along with Cheryl's band
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Caribe (by Cheryl Hodge, c. 2007) [7:44] 
Brazilian regalin'! Yet another "island song", by Cheryl Hodge
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Far (by Cheryl Hodge, c. 2007) [10:09] 
This is a pretty cool fusion track... like Stravinsky meets McCoy Tyner, almost...!
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Do You (by Cheryl Hodge c. 2007) [5:16] 
This song was inspired from a Tom Wait's album cover (Nighthawks at the Diner)- it told a story to me.
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Adios (by Cheryl Hodge, c. 2007) [6:03]  $0.99   Add To Cart
After You (by Cheryl Hodge, Mike Stern, c. 2007) [3:28]  $0.99   Add To Cart

The Cheryl Hodge Group is now in the top 20 on the Canadian Jazz Charts (Reverb Nation.com!) Would you care to join the fanclub? LOOK FOR A FREE TRACK GIVEAWAY TO ALL NEW FANCLUB MEMBERS IN THIS NEXT WEEK!!   Just go HERE and press "Become a Fan".  Muchas Gracias!!

Cheryl was featured in the Aug. 2010 issue of Jazz Inside New York Magazine
(see articles in this website)


Jazz/R&B Vocalist Cheryl Hodge is featured on many YouTube videos.  Her CD ('09), INDIGO has garnered several hits on jazz radio stations across North America.  Her song "Guide to Recovery" is a #1 smooth jazz hit on many stations.  Meanwhile, Cher prepares for a scheduled deep south, Europe and North American East Coast tour for 2011, with her BLUES WOMAN project, with hits, "I FEEL WHAT I FEEL", and "THAT'S WHY I'M HERE" (which earned Cheryl one of the prestigious "featured artist" spots on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory (Nov., 2009).  She is also a featured writer (VOCALS) at Songstuff.com.  When not touring, she is the head of the Vocal Dept. at Selkirk College in Nelson, B.C.  Come join her on Facebook, where you'll get to hang out with other well known and fun jazz & blues musicians.... it's like ONE BIG HOUSE PARTY!

Join Cheryl on Facebook at
"Jazz & Blues Artist, Cheryl Hodge"

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The latest release CD, INDIGO... just received a "Grindie Award" from RadioIndy.com!! You can buy your hardcopy of INDIGO (the beautifully packaged CD) by clicking here, or purchase downloads of INDIGO directly from THIS PAGE (see below).  Then, again, if you'd rather - you can get it  from iTUNES, or CDBaby!

The CD has been sitting comfortably in the  top ten jazz/smooth jazz charts across Canada - see Chart Attack [thanks, Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal (thanks, Pierre), White Rock (Bryon Tosoff from "Cup Of Joe"), and all] and on theEarshot online charts, as well. "Indigo" & "Do You" are also on the most played list at RadioIndy.com (all genres!!) 
        OTHER NEWS:  Cheryl has been added officially, as the vocal editor to Songstuff.com; come visit!
        Cher's BLOG:  
http://cherylhodge.blogspot.com

Cher's Blog Corner...

Jazz, Blues singer, Cheryl nominated, Hollywood Music In Media Awards, 2011

Hey, my friends visiting cherylhodge.com - what's shakin'??

Wow; Hollywood; just like I pictured it!  No, no kidding... I'm actually nominated for BEST BLUES SONG ("That's Why I'm Here").  Guess songwriting has it's occasional rewards!  Last year I was nominated for Best Jazz Song (Indigo).  Didn't win.  Who cares?  It's great just being around all that talent and energy.  Y'all should think about entering a contest, now and again... or going to a songwriter's seminar.This year at te HMMAs (Hollywood Music In Media Awards) they are honoring Smokey Robinson.  So excited just to be in the same room. 


Cheers, y'all... see you when I see you,
Cheryl Hodge; Jazz, Blues Singer; Songwriter

BLOG: New STUFF...!

Happy New Year!! THIS MONTH:  Just made a contributing editor to Songstuff.com!  Yet another CD and hot on the heels of the last.... this one is a belting blues style CD, called, "Southbound".  Check out/buy cuts, just by clicking on this page on "BLUES WOMAN"  Thanks for your support (I'm excited about this one!) ALSO:  BIGGIE coming up:  The Cheryl Hodge Quartet headlines at the Envision JAZZFEST, Feb. 4th, in Surrey, BC!  

REVIEWS ON HIT JAZZ CD ('09), "INDIGO":

"With her most recent album release,
INDIGO, talented vocalist/composer Cheryl Hodge shines on this fantastic jazz performance. Hodge’s gift of music is thoroughly enjoyed with her vocals that are polished and sophisticated. Feel the expression and emotion pouring out as she delivers an amazing collection of songs. Listeners will notice the outstanding support from band members as they blend balance and texture while adding a cool swing feel with soft brushes on drums, sweet guitar riffs, or electric piano. Let the melodic sax riffs carry you away on GUIDE TO RECOVERY. If you are looking to hear jazz with refreshing vocals, then you will definitely want to add Cheryl Hodge‘s INDIGO to your collection." - RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

(See Hodge Interview (April '09 - Singer's Issue) of 
Jazz Improv Magazine, NYC)

"Anybody with ears would cite
Cheryl Hodge as the Real Thing."
        - Bob Protzman, writer for Downbeat; host, Everything Jazz

 "Her 8ve leaps and pitch-perfect landings evoke Portland great Nancy King..."
       - The Oregonian, Lynn Darroch 

 "Hodge has a striking voice. Her range is impressive...." - Kyle O'Brien, Jazz Society of Oregon

Cheryl Hodge is a featured interview in the April, 2009 issue of
Jazz Improv Magazine (NYC)



 
Reviews on "
A Singer's Guide to the Well Trained & Powerful Voice"


"Ms. Hodge certainly is well qualified to tackle the topic. She's been singing for a quarter of a century with a wide variety of musicians in, the U.S. (where she was born) and Canada (where she has lived for many years). She earned a degree and taught for eight years (with Paula Cole probably her best-known student) at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston...."- Bob Protzman, Downbeat writer

"Yours are the best video voice lessons I've seen on YouTube. I teach, too. If you don't mind, I'm going to feature one of your videos on my blog. How can I get your book?   - Educator, Ryan Bunch  (www.ryanbunch.com)


ORDER the eBook (ebookmall.com) version w/mp3s of  
"
A SINGER'S GUIDE TO THE WELL-TRAINED & POWERFUL VOICE" ($19.95)



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    • Hi cheryl looks like your doing wonderful. Are you ever going to come to the island. There is a great club here in duncan called the garage night club they feature all sorts of artists. The club is one of the best in western canada the fellow that runs it is Longevety John very cool guy. All the best to you and thinking positive thoughts for your future. Say high to Dilon from me.

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Christmas Advent

Idol International Audition Insanity - Episode Two - play video
A fun video which is a loose composite of some of my students "Idol" experiences.

(All text & audio materials on this site are by Cheryl Hodge, copyright 2009)