This course, specifically for musicians will begin with a thorough explanation of the Alexander Technique principles and how they can be applied in all kinds of activities. Next we will look at particular tension and co-ordination issues encountered by musicians when playing instruments and/or singing. We will uncover how efforts to express and communicate emotion while playing can increase muscular tension, and we will address all aspects of performance, including performance...
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Alexander Technique for musicians: The Resonant Body
<p>{image name:“Resonant Body - image 1” align:“Right”}</p><p>This course, specifically for musicians will begin with a thorough explanation of the Alexander Technique principles and how they can be
Entry Level: For vocalists and instrumentalists who have a intermediate proficiency on their instrument up to professional level who wish to explore the benefits of Alexander Technique for their playing/singing.
Classical Song will explore the techniques, skills, and style needed to sing the breadth of classical repertoire from Art Song to Opera. This course is designed for singers who wish to develop more confident solo performance. The course will cover vocal and stylistic interpretation, working with an accompanist, language and diction, connecting with your audience and performing confidence, culminating in a concert in the final week. Singers should feel able to give a solo...
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Classical Song
<p>{video type:“youtube” id:“0JJjDOw6_O0” "height:“440” width:“660”}</p><p>Classical Song will explore the techniques, skills, and style needed to sing the breadth of classical repertoire from Art
Entry requirements: Ability to read music*. Some previous vocal tuition. All students are required to present a song in front of the class in Week 1 accompanied by Alan. Please come with a song prepared and 2 copies of the vocal score (piano and vocal parts together in one score), one for the pianist and one for you either taped together, bound or in a display folder. Performance from memory is encouraged but not required. *(but you do not have to be a great sight singer)
For students with some singing experience, this course provides the knowledge and skills required to sing and perform with a well-produced voice. Students will also further their knowledge of music theory. Students will learn to: Understand and apply the fundamentals of vocal technique through: Vocal warm-up exercises Learning about the diaphragm to support singing Learning about the physiology of the voice Postural and vocal care awareness Articulation and vocal placement pointers...
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Vocal Horizons Level 1
<p>{video type:“youtube” id:“45f1BOH1kqY” "height:“440” width:“660”}</p><p>For students with some singing experience, this course provides the knowledge and skills required to sing and perform with a
<p>{video type:“youtube” id:“45f1BOH1kqY” "height:“440” width:“660”}</p><p>For students with some singing experience, this course provides the knowledge and skills required to sing and perform with a
This course is for singers who want to delve deeper into vocal technique, enhance practice strategies and develop a greater knowledge of solo and ensemble/part-singing repertoire with more technically advanced songs. Vocal and performance techniques covered include: A combination of scales and warm-up exercises Incorporating essential basic theory in ensemble repertoire The importance of group harmony and blending Awareness of increased vocal range and intonation Self-assessment in...
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In this course, students will focus on close harmony work in a small vocal ensemble, providing skills including: Pitch accuracy Clear diction Rhythmic co-ordination Following visual cues Improved dynamic range Blending voices Sharpening memory skills Aims include: To learn about vocal agility and flexibility and applying it as an ensemble Learn to integrate more in-depth theory with repertoire learning To learn ways to develop confidence in performance To develop the voice in...
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A short audition will be held for this course You will need to enrol for the audition. Please prepare: A verse and a chorus from 2 contrasting songs (eg a ballad and an uptempo song) to be sung a cappella. You will also be required to sing some basic vocal exercises with the teacher (to be decided on the day). The Contemporary Vocal Studio is designed to further develop the skills of vocal students. This class is for students who have singing experience that they would like to...
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<p>{video type:“youtube” id:“fdFp42CVXxc” "height:“440” width:“660”}</p><p><strong>A short audition will be held for this course</strong> You will need to enrol for the audition.<br/><strong>Please
Classes options for Summer Term 2020 start dates will be: Monday 10 Feb from 5.30 to7.30pm OR Tuesday 11 Feb from 7.30-9.30pm.
Once you have passed your audition you will be emailed a link to enrol. The fee for the 8 week term will be $415. If you enrol for an audition by Monday 20 Jan, you will only pay the Early Bird rate of $365.20 ( 12% discount) for the term, providing you are successful at audition.
This is a engaging and interactive class for singers with a passion for contemporary music of all styles. Students will learn basic singing skills and techniques designed to develop their voices and confidence, including exercises to improve their range, dynamic ability and performance skills. Students will have the opportunity to sing as part of a group, as well as working individually with Jo in order to focus on the areas that are most important to each student’s individual...
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<p>{video type:“youtube” id:“ci6rB_k3HYQ” "height:“440” width:“660”}</p><p>This is a engaging and interactive class for singers with a passion for contemporary music of all styles. Students will learn
<p>{video type:“youtube” id:“ci6rB_k3HYQ” "height:“440” width:“660”}</p><p>This is a engaging and interactive class for singers with a passion for contemporary music of all styles. Students will learn
In this unique course, students will have the opportunity to work with two specialist tutors, developing fundamental skills in both vocal technique and music literacy in a fun and supportive environment. This will allow students to sing and perform with greater musical understanding. Whilst the class is held in a group context, each class will consist of tutorials in smaller groups with each tutor, before the entire group comes together at the end of class for ensemble singing....
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<p>{video type:“youtube” id:“E732pOVniA0” "height:“440” width:“660”}</p><p>In this unique course, students will have the opportunity to work with two specialist tutors, developing fundamental skills
For adults (minimum age 16) Entry Level: This course is suitable for absolute beginners, but would also suit singers with some experience who want a vocal technique refresher as well as the opportunity to develop their reading skills.
This course will look at various great songwriters and their methods and explore some fundamentals of songwriting by covering the following areas: Song analysis (listening to classic songs and analysing how they work and how the song is structured). Focusing on: chord structures, melodic ideas and touching lyrical content. Setting lyrics to music and music to lyrics. Writing music based on an existing drum beat. Analysing characteristics of genres. Discussing song structures:...
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<p>{video type:“youtube” id:“61FxQdy3S0A” "height:“440” width:“660”}</p><p>This course will look at various great songwriters and their methods and explore some fundamentals of songwriting by covering
One in three of the working population are considered professional voice users who need their voices to work effectively. Healthy, efficient and enduring vocal use is based on practical techniques that are common to both good speaking and singing. This practical skills-based 6 week course aims to provide anyone who would like to use their voice more effectively with the fundamentals of how the voice works, how to use it better and how to look after it. Teachers, singers, voice...
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