Singing is a natural act for humans. We are born with the ability to phonate, but we all do this differently. Have you ever listened to a singer and wondered how the sound that they are making could ever be achieved? What and why are they approaching songs in this way? Within this course, we will look across the diverse wilderness of genres within contemporary music. We will highlight the differences between each genre in how they sound, how they appear to an audience and how this is produced by the singer. Each session will home in on specific techniques such as cry, twang, fry, forward placement, vowel manipulation and projection, all while approaching voice practice in a healthy manner.
Course Content
10 LESSONS
10 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Understanding Music Genres
60 minutes
Lesson 2
Blues
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Folk and Country Singing
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Rock: Where it Started and How it Evolved
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Soul and Gospel
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Jazz
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Pop: The 90's and Beyond
60 minutes
Lesson 8
Musical Theatre
60 minutes
Lesson 9
How Has the Use of the Voice Developed Over Time
60 minutes
Lesson 10
Reflection and Examples: How Can We Integrate These Styles in Our Own Vocal Practice and Remain Individual As Performers?
60 minutes
Key Skills
Voice
Contemporary Performance
Voice Development
Breath Use
Educator
Alice W
Music and Singing Specialist
As a vocalist with ample experience, Alice develops students voices to achieve their goals and ambitions while instigating healthy voice practice and understanding.
