Mastering the Ingredients of Singing: An Ongoing Semi-Private Voice Class
In this weekly small group voice class, you will learn to sing with freedom, safety, and control. Each week, we will focus on a specific ingredient of the vocal recipe, helping students to develop a versatile and strong voice.
Michele Perkins M.A. - Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students are encouraged to practice their warm-ups, exercises, and songs outside of class.Assessment
Students will be assessed orally through teacher observation and feedback.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Welcome to our ongoing semi-private voice class where you will learn to sing freely, safely, and with control. This class will focus on the different ingredients that make up the vocal recipe. Each week, students will explore and master a specific ingredient, allowing them to develop a strong and versatile voice. Our class will be limited to a small group of students to ensure personalized attention and individualized feedback. The class is suitable for singers of all levels, from beginning through advanced. Students will be able to choose a song to sing from a recommended list. Throughout the course, students will learn various techniques to improve their voice, including vocal warm-ups and exercises designed to practice the part of the body we are working with that class. We will focus on proper posture, diction, and articulation to ensure clear and powerful delivery. Our class will be conducted in a supportive and encouraging environment, where students can ask questions, receive feedback, and learn from one another. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of the different ingredients that make up the vocal recipe and how to apply these techniques to singing. Here is a sample of what we will be studying: Week 1: Getting to Know Your Voice - Song Choices Week 2: Power and Support (Torso) Week 3: Anchoring (Head and Neck) Week 4: Controlling your Air Pressure (Vocal Fold Closings) Week 5: Discovering Your Belt Week 6: Creating Bright and Dark Tones (AES / Larynx) Week 7: Tongue / Velum Week 8: Jaw / Lips Week 9: Vowels and Placement Week 10: Vocal Workshops and Coaching
Learning Goals
Students will gain confidence in their vocal abilities.
Students will learn how use different parts of the body to safely control pitch, volume, and tone.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Content will vary based on student choice of songs.
Supply List
Sheet music to their song selection. This can be done after the first class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2023
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Theatre Arts from University Of Central Florida
Master's Degree in English from Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor's Degree in English from Florida Atlantic University
Michele Perkins has been a teacher and performer for over 20 years. She has had the pleasure of performing in regional theaters across the country. Formerly, she was the Director of Theater at a performing arts school where she taught Musical Theatre, Acting, Directing, and Scriptwriting. Her students have won numerous accolades and awards under her tutelage, including roles in movies and TV shows, entrances into top level Performing art programs, national scholarships, and state competitions. She holds two Master's degrees: one in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing and one in Theatre with a Concentration in Musical Theatre.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-6 learners per class
