Join us for a free public masterclass during The Songbook Academy® 2025 program week, featuring Great American Songbook Foundation founder and five-time GRAMMY Award nominee Michael Feinstein and Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning actress Jessie Mueller. In this dynamic session, Feinstein and Mueller will offer insightful critiques and real-time guidance to ten talented vocalists randomly selected from this year’s Songbook Academy singers.
Presented before a live audience and streamed for viewers nationwide, the 2025 Public Masterclass offers a rare opportunity to witness the artistry and educational mission of the Songbook Foundation in action. Whether you're a singer, music educator, or fan of the Great American Songbook, this engaging event promises inspiration, performance excellence, and behind-the-scenes insight into the Songbook Academy experience.
EVENT INFORMATION
Date: Tuesday, July 15 at 2 pm ET
Location:
Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
TICKET INFORMATION
GA tickets and livestream registration are pay-what-you-can with no minimum price.
Reserve your tickets
Online: thesongbook.org/masterclass25
By phone (317) 843-3800
Tickets may also be obtained in-person at the Fifth Third Bank Box Office, 1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN.
Livestream: Can't make it in person? Catch the livestream! Learn more at thesongbook.org/masterclass25
ABOUT THE MENTORS
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN is a multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated entertainer known for his dedication to preserving the Great American Songbook. He has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Buckingham Palace, and the Sydney Opera House. His most recent album, Gershwin Country, features collaborations with Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, and other country legends.
In addition to founding the Great American Songbook Foundation, Feinstein serves as Artistic Director of Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, Principal Pops Conductor for the Pasadena Symphony, and is a member of the Library of Congress’ National Recording Preservation Board. He’s also the author of the Los Angeles Times bestseller The Gershwins and Me.
JESSIE MUELLER originated the role of Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, earning a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and GRAMMY Award for her performance. She went on to originate the role of Jenna in Waitress (Tony, Drama Desk, and GRAMMY nominations) and starred as Julie Jordan in Carousel, winning the Drama Desk Award and receiving Tony and GRAMMY nominations. Most recently, she appeared on Broadway in Tracy Letts’ The Minutes.
Other Broadway credits include Nice Work If You Can Get It and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. After starring in The Music Man at the Kennedy Center, she returned for Guys and Dolls. TV/film: Patsy & Loretta, Madam Secretary, Blue Bloods, Evil, Candy, Chicago Voices (Chicago Emmy nomination), Steven Spielberg’s The Post, A Good Person and Secret Headquarters. She can be heard in Netflix’s animated musical series Centaurworld and many cast recordings, including the newly released Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical.
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