This course is a unique learning opportunity for pianists and guitarists who wish to learn about collaborative musicianship. Students learn how to effectively accompany a vocalist on piano or guitar by learning the performance repertoire of one vocalist and rehearsing this repertoire with the vocalist. Students develop strategies to support and enhance the vocalist's performance. The class teaches students how to collaborate with a vocalist using proper stage etiquette and explores the expectations for formal performances, including proper technique, behavior, and attire. Students gain an understanding of employment opportunities for vocal accompanists in the music industry. Students are required to accompany vocalists on all official evaluations and are encouraged to seek out performance opportunities with their assigned vocalist.