motivation. confidence. communication. goals. public speaking. presentation skills. performance training. one to one coaching. interpersonal relationships. work-life balance.
....Vocal Coaching....
Basic Skills. Refresher. Fast Track. Gigs. Music Industry. Voice Problems. Backing Vocals. Performance Clinic. Band Coaching. Short Courses. Hourly Rates.
Coaching for spoken word also available.
Skill + Knowledge + Preparation+ Self-belief = Confidence
Talent + Hard Work + Strong Artist Image + Personality + X-Factor + Dedication + Perseverance + Targeted Marketing +Quality Presentation + Live Gigs +Fan Base + Networking etc
=Music Industry Potential (There are no easy guarantees for commercial success)
If you are passionate about what you do, you will find a way to live your dreams
Choose your goals from the following lists or add your own:
Topics covered in the First Term: *
Physical Skills:
Pitch
Vocal Tract Anatomy
The Voice as Instrument
Posture
Warm-up Exercises
Shoulders and Back
Ribcage and Sternum
Chest Cavity
Inhalation and Air Control
Use of Diaphragm, Lungs and Abdomen
Roles of Vowels and Consonants
Vowel Placement
Tongue, Teeth and Lips
Jaw Positions; Face and Neck Muscles
Larynx and Vocal Cords
Hard Palate and Soft Palate
Rhythm and Tempo
Vocal Changes at Different Ages
Mirror work
Complementary Skills:
Defining Your Goal-Personal Best; Gigs/Recording; Commercial/Career?Your Choice
Care of the Voice and Health Issues
Visual Communication
Confidence Building
Using Backing Tracks
Repertoire
Genre-specific Issues
Microphone Technique
Finding Performance Opportunities
Resting, Laughing and Lightening Up
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*This information is an approximate guide only, based on a year’s weekly tuition, and is a very ambitious target! Tuition is always customised to the needs of the individual student, and is carefully paced by the Coach. Thus topics shown can be substituted for more relevant ones (e.g. song writing or auditions). Time spent on each topic will vary, depending on your personal strengths, struggles, background knowledge and goals. Topics requiring further work can easily be rolled-over into the following terms, and the order that topics are introduced may change at the discretion of the tutor. Think of it like learning to drive! A combination of practical skills, mental concepts and emotional awareness is essential to good vocal performance. So, some weeks you will sing less than others. Please bring a notebook and pen to take notes in lessons, and CDs of songs you’d like to sing, to use as a starting point.
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Topics covered in the Second Term:
Physical Skills:
Volume
Dynamics
Crescendo and Diminuendo Control
Upper Body Tension
Vocal Strain
Tone
Nasal Cavity
Eliminating the Frown
Larynx Control
Air Movement
“Belly”, “Ribs” and “Chest” Inhalations
Range
High and Low Notes
Physical Effects of Nervousness and Excitement
Physical Effects of Stress and Late Nights
Singing with a Cold
Legs, Feet and Standing
Eyes and Facial Expressions
Timing
Consistency
When and How to Rest the Voice
Complementary Skills:
Body Language
Importance of Singing with Your Eyes
Roles on Stage
Team Work
Role of Lead Singer
Role of Instrumentalists
Role of Backing Vocalists
Listening to Yourself and the Other Instruments
Leadership
Problems of Swapping Roles on Stage
Stage Presence
Strong Artist Image and Identity
Uniqueness
Stage Character and Personality – Getting (and Staying) in Character
Why Frustration and even Emotional Pain on Your Journey is Good for You
Turning Criticisms into Opportunities for Fast-track Improvement
Intuition and Trusting Yourself
Listening Skills
Less is More -The use of Space and Silence in Musical Arrangements
Singing - a Lifetime of Learning
Skill + Knowledge + Preparation+ Self-belief = Confidence
Topics covered in the Third Term:
Physical Skills:
Spoken Voice and Singing Voice
Vocal Tract Lubrication
Larynx in More Detail
More on Tone
Exploring Different Voices
Cardio-Vascular Exercise
“Head Voice” and “Chest Voice”
Over-singing and Under-singing
Increasing Vocal Palette and Colours
Inhalation and Exhalation Control
Difficult Vocal Techniques
Posture Issues
Body Balance
Head, Neck, Torso and Pelvis
Centre of Gravity
Singing and Playing Together
Singing and Moving
Adjusting Vocal Technique with Scope of Microphone
Improvisation Skills
Temporary ‘Workaround’s for Weaknesses in Technique
Centred-ness
Backing Vocals Techniques
Breaking the Rules Safely
Building Stamina
Complementary Skills:
Preparation and Rehearsal for a Live Performance
Rehearsal Tips
Singing with a Band - Band Dynamics and Band Politics
Teamwork
Communication Skills
Differences between Audience and Performer Perceptions
Deconstruction of Lyrics
Singing for Meaning
Sharing the Song
Pro-active Performance
Recording and Play-back Self-analysis
Honest and Constructive Self-criticism
When to Play Safe or to Take a Calculated Risk
Plain Speaking in Conflict Situations
Etiquette and Diplomacy in the Music World
Diet – Healthy and Danger Foods for Singers; Coping with Allergies
Effects of Alcohol, Smoking and Drugs on the Singer
Working with Your Different Moods when Practising or Performing
Keeping Journals