Course: Singing
Tutor: Heather Coulton
Sessions: 8
Full cost: £56.00/ FREE if you’re in receipt of any means tested benefits
Course aims:
To provide a introduction and/or greater understanding of singing and harmonising (in a group in particular)
Any requirements
Anyone with a passion for singing. No experience necessary although some would be preferable.
Course overview:
By the end of this course, you will have a sound understanding of singing techniques and how to look after your voice as a performer. You will also have the opportunity to fulfill your singing voice potential and learn how to sing confidently as an individual and in a group (with harmonies). The end of the course will result in a performance of solo and group songs (not compulsory).
Course Content
*Basic singing techniques/warm-ups/exercises
*Breathing techniques
*Voice relaxation techniques
*Realising your voice’s potential and highlighting areas that may need work
*Growing in confidence
*Performance skills
*Learning group songs (with harmonies)
*Singing in smaller groups (i.e. duets, trios etc)
*Performing in front of an audience
*Listening to others and critiquing performances
(mainly working on genres such as pop, rock, indie, folk, theatre)
By the end of the course students should be able to:
- Perform in front of peers
- Perform in concert
- Record/critique your own/others singing
- Be able to harmonise with others