Beginners Level 1 Course Description

Period: nine weekly, hour and fifteen minute-long classes with last class meeting as a recital
Class size: minimum 6/maximum 10

This class will be a chance for students to learn basic vocal techniques (including those described below) and to carry their studies into the performing arena by performing the pieces they learn.

During the class, the instructor will spend two thirds of each class teaching basic vocal technique including: pitch, vocal warm-up exercises, resonance, quality of voice, singing vowels and consonants, proper breathing and how to sing both alone and with other people, e.g., solo/blending.

The other third of each class will be spent on learning songs. Pieces learned include: chants, rounds, and songs with easy harmonies that the class can learn to sing together using vocal techniques they have been taught. The pieces are used to gauge vocal/singing improvement and ability to sing with others.

At the last class period, the class applies the techniques they have learned and holds a class recital at a local area cafe.

Beginners Level 1 Class Syllabus

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Beginners Level 1 Class CD Table of Contents

Reviews of Classes

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