What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this one on one class, we will learn singing technique, such as breathing, posture, placement and resonance. We will also learn music reading skills, sight-singing, and new songs! The types of songs we will sing are classical, folks, disney or musical theatre. I will teach through modeling and correcting as needed. I will do many call and response activities and "repeat after me." Learners will get to interact frequently with me through the chat and also through unmuting. They will get immediate feedback from me. No experience or prior knowledge is necessary. Week 1: Topic/Theme 1: The Basics of Singing - posture, breath, share favorite songs Week 2: Topic/Theme 2: Vocal resonance, Head Voice, Mixed Voice, Chest voice, learn song "Take Time in Life" Week 3 Topic/Theme 3: Tone, vocal placement, learn song "Sansa Kroma" Week 4 Topic/Theme 4: Vocal range, best exercises, learn song "I love the Mountains"
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Mrs. Valdez. I would love to meet you!
I teach classes about singing and music. Let's sing together!
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Credentials
♪ Certified K-12 music teacher
♪ Bachelor of Music Education from Florida State University
♪ Featured vocal soloist in the US and 5 other countries
♪ Professional singing & acting experience
♪ 5 years as a Middle School Chorus Director
♪ 9 years working with Elementary, Middle, and High School musicians and singers
♪ Private Voice Teacher
♪ Proficient in piano and guitar
Fun Facts:
♪ One of my favorite performances I've done was a professional rap musical called "Lil' Women!"
♪ I've gotten to sing with choirs in 7 different countries - including a performance on the Great Wall of China!
♪ I very much love animals - I once got to go on a safari in Kenya; it was amazing!
Philosophy:
♪ I believe every student is capable of learning and growing. I believe every student is unique and valuable. “I would teach children music, physics, and philosophy; but most importantly music, for the patterns in music and all the arts are the keys to learning” -Plato
Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 47 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-4 learners per class