Beginner Voice Lessons - Special Education Music (ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Etc.)
Improve your singing and vocal confidence in this 8-week class. We will cover and practice posture, breathing, vocal warm-ups, vocal registers, and strength-building exercises.
Ms. Kristen
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(732)
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Students are asked to send in videos of themselves singing the warm ups or songs they would like to receive feedback on.Assessment
1 after class completionClass Experience
In this class we will cover correct posture, breath support, warm up, vocal technique, and exercises to develop the beginning singer. As class progresses and exercises are performed, we will begin learning more advanced exercises and discuss the importance of vowel placement, text breathing, phrase emphasis, and the skills required to communicate a song. This course will follow a “self paced" structure and does not have scheduled online meetings. This flexible schedule allows students to practice at any time, 24/7 for the duration of the course. Improve your singing and vocal confidence in this 8-week class. We will cover and practice posture, breathing, vocal warm-ups, vocal registers, and strength-building exercises.
Learning Goals
Beginning Singing LessonsSinging Scales
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Voice Lesson 1
Students will learn the basics of proper singing posture, breath support, scales, and warm ups. The lesson will cover middle, low, and high singing range. We will cover how singers include music practice into their weekly schedules. Lesson 2:
Voice Lesson 2
Students will learn vocal scales and warm ups in the middle range. We will begin our lesson with vocal warm ups, breath support, scales throughout the middle range and proper cool down. We will reference our basics of proper singing from week one and continue to work on establishing a solid practice schedule. Lesson 3:
Voice Lesson 3
Students will learn vocal scales and warm ups focusing on the low range. We will begin our lesson with vocal warm ups, breath support, scales throughout the middle range and proper cool down. We will reference our basics of proper singing from week one and continue to work on establishing a solid practice schedule. Lesson 4:
Voice Lesson 4
Students will learn vocal scales and warm ups in the upper/high range. We will begin our lesson with vocal warm ups, breath support, scales throughout the middle range and proper cool down. We will reference our basics of proper singing from week two/three and continue to work on establishing a solid practice schedule in all vocal ranges. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
732reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Bowling Green State University
Hello and Welcome! My name is Kristen I am a performer, voice over actor, teacher, and videographer. I have the honor of being awarded the Music & Arts: Teacher Of The Year Award.
As a performer, I have traveled the world performing as a lead singer onboard Carnival Cruise Lines. I have worked on seven ships in their fleet and performed several genres of music on stage. I have also worked as an actor in New York City. I have auditioned and traveled around the United States for jobs performing in musicals. My favorite shows are Disney's Mary Poppins (Mary), South Pacific (Nellie), and She Loves Me (Amalia).
As a teacher, I am currently a music teacher at an academy. I have taught and hosted live and virtual classes in music, theatre, auditioning, and public speaking. My goal is to prepare students for their auditions and performances so they are not as nervous and feel confident in themselves.
As a videographer, I run a YouTube channel documenting my travels as a teacher and performer. Working online has taught me about video-story-telling, graphics, editing, and proper lighting.
My upcoming events as an actress:
-Playing Carole King In "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical"
-Cathy in The Last Five Years
-Soloist with the Linked Up Concert Series by Carnegie Hall
-Voice Over Commercials (under contract) for 2024-25 adsReviews
Self-Paced Course
$6
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8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-13
