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Singing beyond the shower

In this hands on course, you will have the opportunity to develop your voice beyond the basics. Beginning with breathing, pitch and aural training, we will advance to performance, recording/ stage work and healthy techniques to increase range, volume, correct pitch and intonation. You will learn about the music industry and what you need to be successful. There will be opportunities to perform both in a group and solo and have your performance critiqued and improved by an industry professional.

Entry Requirements

Previous vocal knowledge an asset but not essential.
This course would be suitable for both the beginner and the more advanced vocal student.

Student Instructions

Students need to bring a pen and notebook for notes.
Their instrument if they play one (and its portable).
Any repertoire they would like to work on.
Please wear comfortable clothing.

Topics

The following topics are covered:

• Introduction – The basics of music theory.
• Physiology/ Breathing.
• Popular music genre’s/ Aural work.
• Pitch, tone, blend – techniques.
• Support, Anchoring, Performance.
• Head voice, chest voice and mix voice.
• Group Singing – Learn a song as a group.
• Harmony.
• Repertoire.
• Belt Technique – Understanding it and the safe way to use this popular technique.
• Vocal Onsets/ Vocal health.
• Performance techniques, solo performance, performance anxiety.
• Song Choice. Group/ Solo Performance. Microphone technique/ Performance.
• The music business. Management/ Booking Agents/ Representation. Networking/ * Press Kits.

Career Prospects

Singer, performer, session vocalist.

Delivery Style

Hands on practical and performance examples. Group Singing. Visual Aids. Performance. Discussions, reference materials and hand-outs. Workshops.
All students will receive a CD with backing tracks.

Outcomes

Students will improve their voices, learn correct technique and learn how to engage an audience through their performance. They will understand what they need to be a working professional and learn how to get work in the challenging music industry. Beginners will learn how to sing and develop their voice and the more advanced student will learn new techniques, how to improve on what they have and what’s missing in their approach to employment in the music business.