Music Performance Masterclass!
Discover the art of the masterclass through performance and observation! Learn how to build your on-stage confidence and/or learn how to best support those performing as an affirming and attentive audience member!
Heidi Crane, M.M. Vocal Performance, AEA
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(32)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this masterclass, students will learn live performance etiquette through experience and observation. Each class begins with an introduction to general performance and audience etiquette guidelines. Then, students who wish to perform will play their song or songs for the class. It is recommended that students perform a piece or multiple pieces for a total time of two to five minutes. For classes of 5-7 performing students, students can prepare up to 8 minutes of music if they like. After each student’s performance, the instructor will provide a small adjudication elaborating details they enjoyed/appreciated and advice for future improvement. At the end of the class, the instructor will open the the time for guided discussion about the masterclass. All students are taught how to be affirming and positive audience members as well as excellent performers. For students wishing to perform with some sort of accompaniment, please message instructor for accompaniment ideas if needed.
Learning Goals
Learning Goals: Through participation in this class, students will learn:
1. How to present oneself with confidence and professionalism in front of an audience
2. How to manage general performance anxiety
3. How to build their technical skills with their chosen instrument
4. How to build their artistic skills with their chosen instrument
5. How to keep going when they’ve made a mistake or forgotten their music
6. How to be a supportive audience member through positive affirmation, attention, and body language
7. How to perform for both a camera and a live audience
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents are welcome to sit in!
Supply List
Those who wish to be accompanied should have their track queued on a separate device with an external speaker. YouTube has many karaoke tracks for free! Appcompanist is also a wonderful application, but it costs. If given enough notice, I may be able to record and supply a simple accompanist.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined March, 2020
4.9
32reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I believe that practice, moderate guidance, and positive reinforcement prepare future performers for great success! As an active performer, I’ve personally attended hundreds of auditions and have picked up valuable insight into the performing process along the way. My Masters of Music degree in performance gave me the educational tools and experience as a teacher, masterclass adjudicator, and facilitator. I have even taken these principals to non-musicians in rehabilitation centers including a Brooks Rehabilitation in Florida, where I teach the value of clear voice use in one’s overall presentation of confidence and well being. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-6 learners per class
