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A Semester of Singing!
Music with Miss Suzanne
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(10)
In this semester class, your child will receive comprehensive singing and vocal training within a small, supportive, group setting.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Join me for a semester of singing where your child will develop healthy singing techniques in a supportive small, group setting. Each week alternates between teaching correct vocal fundamentals and learning vocal repertoire across a wide range of musical genres. Your child will gain confidence in their vocal ability, discover their favorite vocal genres and make friends along the way! No prior singing experience is required; this class is ideal for beginners. 🍎 Topics Covered: -Week 1:...
20 lessons//20 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Breathing, Singing Posture & Maintaining Vocal HealthStart your singing journey by learning the foundations of proper breathing through diaphragmatic intercostal breathing technique as well as an introduction to singing posture and strategies for maintaining vocal health.Week 2Lesson 2Explore and Sing Pop Music!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore vocal music repertoire in the pop music genre. Learners can expect to learn background on the genre, stylistic techniques and 1-4 pop songs from a range of musical decades.Week 3Lesson 3The Jaw and TongueRefine jaw and tongue technique and eliminate tension while singing!Week 4Lesson 4Explore and Sing Disney Songs!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore Disney repertoire! Learners can expect to learn background on Disney music, vocal stylization and 1-4 pop songs from early Disney, the Renaissance era and modern Disney.Week 5Lesson 5Vowels & ConsonantsRefine your tone quality and pronunciation by learning proper vowel formation and rules for singing consonants. Learners will learn to form shapes for the singing vowels I, E, A, O and OO.Week 6Lesson 6Explore and Sing Jazz Songs!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore vocal music repertoire in the jazz music genre. Learners can expect to learn background on the genre, stylistic techniques and 1-4 jazz songs.Week 7Lesson 7Beginner Singer's DictionLearn to pronounce your lyrics perfectly through helpful diction exercises and songs!Week 8Lesson 8Explore and Sing Soul Songs!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore vocal music repertoire in the soul music genre. Learners can expect to learn background on the genre, stylistic techniques and 1-4 soul songs.Week 9Lesson 9Beginner Ear TrainingThere's a saying in music that goes, "If you can hear it, you can sing it." The effectiveness of ear training cannot be understated. While this lesson only scratches the surface of the basics, learners can expect to practice recognizing the sounds of a variety of intervals, differentiating between half steps and whole steps and the difference between major and minor.Week 10Lesson 10Explore and Sing Country Songs!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore vocal music repertoire in the country music genre. Learners can expect to learn background on the genre, stylistic techniques and 1-4 country songs from a range of musical decades.Week 11Lesson 11The Basics of Solfege and CurwenSolfege and Curwen provide a structured system for learning and understanding musical pitch. Learners will learn the notes and Curwen hand signs of the major scale and learn to sing melodies containing the most common solfege intervals (Sol-Mi, Mi-Sol-La, and Do-Re-Mi).Week 12Lesson 12Explore and Sing Rock Songs!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore vocal music repertoire in the rock music genre. Learners can expect to learn background on the genre, stylistic techniques and 1-4 rock songs from a range of musical decades.Week 13Lesson 13Beginner Sight SingingPractice singing songs and exercises by sight using pitch memory and solfege training.Week 14Lesson 14Explore and Sing Reggae Songs!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore vocal music repertoire in the reggae music genre. Learners can expect to learn background on the genre, stylistic techniques and 1-4 reggae songs.Week 15Lesson 15Vocal Space & ResonanceOpen up! Learn how to utilize the soft palette and jaw to make space for elongated, higher and lower tones.Week 16Lesson 16Explore and Sing Musical Theater Songs!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore vocal music repertoire in the musical theater genre. Learners can expect to learn background on the genre, stylistic techniques and 1-4 musical theater songs from a range of musical decades.Week 17Lesson 17Singing with Expression and EmotionSinging beautifully is just part of the process! Finding the messages behind the songs we sing is SO important! In this class we will analyze our favorite songs and learn strategies for emoting and expressing them to an audience in preparation for the upcoming virtual recital.Week 18Lesson 18Explore and Sing Classical Songs!In this repertoire exploration session, learners will explore vocal music repertoire in the classical music genre. Learners can expect to learn background on the genre, stylistic techniques and 1-4 classical pieces.Week 19Lesson 19Combating Stage Fright & Performance TechniquesConsider this our dress rehearsal for the virtual recital! During this class, learners will practice singing for others for the first time and learn strategies for coping and managing state fright and performance techniques including how to use a microphone, mistake recovery and improvisation. Role playing will be utilized in this lesson to navigate fictional performance scenarios.Week 20Lesson 20Virtual RecitalCelebrate your growth with this cumulative class performance! During the performance, learners will sing their favorite songs from the course as a solo for their peers. Other songs not learned in class may also be performed with prior approval from the instructor.
This class is taught in English.
1. Learn how to breathe properly for singing. 2. Master the right posture for singing. 3. Sing with clear diction, understanding vowels and consonants. 4. Improve vocal resonance and control in the different vocal registers. 5. Boost confidence and express emotions in singing. 6. Understand how to maintain vocal health, including rest, sleep, exercise, and hydration. 7. Explore vocal techniques across a diverse range of repertoire. 8. Cultivate social and emotional skills through group singing. 9. Understand the basics of solfege, Curwen and sight-singing/ear training.
I am a professionally trained classical singer with over twenty years of experience. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Kean University and possess a K-12 music education standard license. Over the past decade, I've had the privilege of serving as an elementary choral director in New Jersey's public schools while also providing private vocal instruction. I have a successful track record of guiding my private students to achieve audition success, secure solo and theatrical roles, and gain admission into prestigious choral programs.
Homework Offered
To maximize the value of this course, it's important for learners to engage in consistent practice. 10-20 minutes of daily practice is ideal for beginners. In addition to daily practicing, occasional brief assignments will be given to practice fundamentals learned in class.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed informally and this class does not provide formal grades. While there are no official grades for this class, parents can expect to receive two progress reports for their learner during this course which will provide additional information on their learner's overall vocal development.Grades Offered
-Scarf (for Week 1) -Any Small Book (for Week 1) -Plastic Straw (for Weeks 15-16)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class is designed to be a safe and supportive space, with songs that feature clean lyrics. This class utilizes two Outschool-approved third-party tools: FlipGrid, and Google Forms. Parental consent is required for FlipGrid use but learners may also elect to submit videos through Outschool's messaging system as an alternative.
The curriculum and educational resources used for this course have been developed independently by the instructor. The following multimedia elements are utilized to provide supplemental background to learners... *Multimedia Elements Included In This Course* -Prerecorded Accompaniments: To be performed by instructor on piano or using the corresponding instrumental tracks. -YouTube Videos: Learners will occasionally watch YouTube videos which are relevant to learning topics and the curriculum. These videos are meant to enhance the course experience and engage a wide-range of learning styles. All YouTube videos utilized in this course are directly embedded into weekly lesson presentations for the course so learners will be able to enjoy them without leaving the Outschool platform.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(10)
Hello Future Music Learners! 🎹 My name is Miss Suzanne and I'm so excited to teach you about the wonderous world of music! With my BA in Music Education and a passion for fostering creative minds, I've been happily teaching music to children of...
Group Class
$15
weekly or $298 for 20 classes1x per week, 20 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
4-6 learners per class
