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Sing Like a Pro: The Basics of Singing and Voice Technique With Miss Alex
Alexandra Swartz
Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(119)
In this 4-week flexible schedule course, learners will learn the basics of singing technique, including posture, breathing, and warm-ups from a supportive and experienced teacher.
Class experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
Begin your journey to singing like a pro with practical exercises and tips to strengthen and grow your voice! We will explore elements of singing technique such as posture, breathing, warming up, tension release exercises, and building a foundational warm-up that singers can utilize throughout their singing journeys. I have been teaching private voice lessons for a decade, to students aged 7 to adult. I am an experienced performer myself and greatly enjoy bringing this knowledge to my...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Posture and BreathingThis lesson will explore the way our posture affects our singing voice, delve into breathing techniques for singers, and teach singers a few warm-ups that they can use to strengthen and prepare their singing voices.Week 2Lesson 2Releasing TensionThis lesson will explore tension release exercises and the importance of these exercises to promote growth and freedom in our singing voices. We will also review last lesson's exercises and add on some addition warm-ups.Week 3Lesson 3Completing the Warm-UpThis lesson will review elements of singing posture, breathing, tension release exercises, previously learned warm-ups, and add on more additional warm-ups and singing exercises to complete a full vocal warm-up.Week 4Lesson 4Self-Evaluation: Framing for Growth and Finding our VoiceThis lesson will begin with a complete warm-up, incorporating elements explored in previous lessons. This lesson will explore a positive mindset for growth in our singing. We will discuss the voice and the body as an instrument and the challenges and advantages that this presents as musicians.
Learners will study the basics of singing technique, improving their singing posture and breathing technique, exploring the release of tension in the body, exploring positive self-reflection, and examining the voice and body as an instrument.
I have been teaching private voice lessons for a decade, to students aged 7 to adult. I am an experienced performer myself and greatly enjoy bringing this knowledge to my students. As both a professional singer and actor, I can bring both areas of expertise to my students. I hold two Bachelor of Music degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Therapy and studied classical voice and pedagogy. I also hold a Master of Fine Arts in Performing Arts.
Homework Offered
Learners are encouraged to follow along with each lesson video several times each week, doing each exercise and singing along with the video. Learners are also asked to contribute to each discussion question, which will be posted weekly.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
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Star Educator
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(119)
Hello! My name is Miss Alexandra (Miss Alex) (she/her), and I am a singer, musician, actor, writer, and board-certified music therapist (MT-BC). I specialize in working with kids of all ages and have been fortunate to work with thousands of kids...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $60 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 13-18
