Workshops and classes

With a passion for the art of cabaret, Clifford occasionally offers workshop experiences to focus on the various aspects of this very unique artform.  Clifford has particularly enjoyed providing opportunities to work with some of his most prestigious colleagues such as Michael Lavine, Michael Orland and J.D.Kessler.

CURRENT SESSION!

Workshop on Sundays in March and April
with a performance April 21

Testimonials

  • “I love singing with the Cab Lab! Clifford is phenomenal at picking songs, supporting your process & getting you to perform your best! It’s Challenging, Frustrating & SO REWARDING that I keep coming back for more! Come join us!!!”

    - Krickett Davis

  • “The Cab Lab has been such an amazing experience for me. Just when I was beginning to think I’ve reached certain limitations with my voice, Clifford guided and coached me to choosing the right songs that would help me tell my story from the heart. His workshop gives me so much happiness and has taught me so much about the cabaret world that I now can’t live without. I look forward to my future cabaret journeys with Clifford, David and friends!”

    -Gaby Granada

  • “Taking one of Clifford Bell's workshops is part therapy, part cabaret skills, all joy. He gives you permission to express yourself through the words of the song you have chosen and share it with your audience. This also translates to your everyday life where communication with others flows more easily and you feel "heard". I cannot recommend this process enough and am so grateful we all found something to transfer our love of singing to after the terrible loss of Pat Whiteman.”

    - Anne Marie Valdivia

  • "Studying with Clifford was more than a workshop. It was a shared life experience: not only were we aided in song choice and performance style, we were encouraged to share emotions that might be hindering us from being the best we could be. It was a treasure to work with him, and I hope I get to do it again before I get too old!"

    - Catherine Scoggins

  • “It was with more than a little trepidation that I considered participating in Clifford's Cab Lab Workshop, having limited experience prior with the experience and environment as a past participant in one of Pat Whiteman's last "live" showcases held at West Hollywood's Gardenia Club. After being an audience member at the first Cab Lab Workshop performance in Hollywood, I decided it was pretty much "now or never" and that I needed to jump in and have this unique experience at least one more time... and I am so glad I did! I can't think of another like-environment where I have felt more supported, encouraged and cheered on -- quite an unfamiliar, yet amazing feeling! It's hard to articulate but basically, the overall experience was so positive and encouraging that I'm now looking forward to doing it again. Clifford Bell guided, encouraged, engaged, cajoled, suggested and strongly yet firmly "pushed" me to be more "vocal" (ahem) than I ever dreamed I could be. Thank you, Clifford!”

    - Joseph Alamo

  • The Cab Lab is a place to work on new songs, get pointers on performance details and just a safe place to be vulnerable when you’re looking to improve your stage performance.
    A very supportive group of people.

    - Sandra Piller

  • “THE CAB LAB was an amazing experience for me. I was able to grow so much through Clifford’s coaching. All the direct coaching to me and learning from my fellow participants. It truly felt like a safe and nurturing environment. I loved the experience and can’t wait to do it again!!!”

    - Jose Ruiz

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