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10 Sessions / 4 hours of work per session

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Micro-course ($40 USD)

Skill Level

Beginner

Topics

breathing exercises, vocal techniques, vocal anatomy, songs, working with a band, stage presence

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Vocal Techniques 101

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Go at your own pace

10 Sessions / 4 hours of work per session

Price

Micro-course ($40 USD)

Skill Level

Beginner

Topics

breathing exercises, vocal techniques, vocal anatomy, songs, working with a band, stage presence

Not available for purchase in India

Course Description

This course is for beginners in vocal art. It covers all basics of singing, such as body awareness, correct breathing and technique, rhythm, stage presentation and working with a band. It is meant to prepare the young learner for any further ventures in music.

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Session 1: Breath, Support and Making Sound (December 3, 2024)

In this introductory lesson, you will learn the basic components of singing: how to breathe correctly, how to support and how to make a stable sound, through examples and exercises. At the end of the lesson, you'll have the chance to apply the new skills to a song.

6 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Posture

3. Breathing and Support

4. Making Sound: Part One

5. Making Sound: Part Two

6. Song

Session 2: Pitch and Vocal Range (December 10, 2024)

In this lesson you will learn how to control pitch and how to reach your high and low notes. We will also recap previous topics with some more exercises.

4 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Warm Up

3. Pitch

4. Song

Session 3: Head Voice (December 17, 2024)

In this lesson, you will learn about what the head voice is and how to use it, through simple exercises and examples .

4 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Getting Started: Glissando Exercise

3. The Chipmunk Exercise

4. Song

Session 4: The Powerful Voice (December 24, 2024)

In this lesson you'll learn how to make your voice sound stronger and louder through learning a song.

5 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Song Demonstration

3. Song Breakdown

4. Things to Remember

5. Final Song

Session 5: Rhythm (December 31, 2024)

In this lesson you will learn how to feel rhythm in better way and you will also work on improve your timing.

5 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Rhythm Tree

3. Moving the Beat

4. Shifting the Beats to the 'Ands''

5. Improvisation

Session 6: Interpretation of Lyrics and Phrasing (January 7, 2025)

In this lesson you will learn how to find more possibilities for interpretation of song lyrics.

3 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Reading the Lyrics

3. Phrasing

Session 7: Stage Presentation (January 14, 2025)

In this lesson you will learn the importance of body language on stage and how to engage with audience.

4 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Final Thoughts

3. Space Awareness

4. Ronja_Vocals_Lesson_7_Performance_Tips

Session 8: Creating a Practice Routine (January 21, 2025)

In this lesson you will learn how to practice correctly and how to create a practice routine.

6 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Breathing Exercises

3. Support Exercises

4. Sound Exercises

5. Other Exercises

6. Final Thoughts

Session 9: Working With a Band (January 28, 2025)

In this lesson you will learn the fundamentals of preparing for a rehearsal, such as preparing a score and counting off.

3 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Preparing for a Rehearsal

3. A Few More Tips

Session 10: Final Topics (February 4, 2025)

In this lesson you will learn how to prepare for a performance, how to handle stress and how to take care of your vocal health.

5 lessons

1. Introduction

2. Preparing for a Performance

3. Handling Stress

4. Vocal Health

5. Final Thoughts

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Learning Outcomes

Below you will find an overview of the Learning Outcomes you will achieve as you complete this course.

Sing with correct technique, work with a band and develop stage presence

Sing with correct technique, pitch correctly and discover your vocal range. Also learn how to work with a band and the art of stage presence.

Engage with your peers & participate in shared forums

Engage constructively with peers online and express your own opinions or thoughts. Like, comment or give feedback on your peers' work to earn participation grades. Create a community and learn from one-another.

Organise your work & complete assignments on time

Organise weekly course work and deliverables. Complete assignments within published deadlines and dedicate weekly time slots to music education.

Instructors And Guests

Ronja Burve

instructor

theory@trueschool.in

Ronja Burve is a Latvian singer. She has studied in the jazz department in Riga Dome Choir School and acquired her BA degree at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, The Netherlands. Ronja is a performing musician and educator. She has performed in The Netherlands, Cyprus, Latvia, Germany, Belgium and India.

More info at ronjaburve.com

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Additional Information

Video uploads are an essential part of the course and are essential in order to receive your complete grade. Please note that all the videos that you upload as part of your assignments will be available on the course gallery for your peers to view and comment on.
For smoother video experience, try switching the video quality to 'SD' while watching the lesson videos if you face streaming issues.

Peer Assessment Code of Conduct: Part of what makes Kadenze a great place to learn is our community of students. While you are completing your Peer Assessments, we ask that you help us maintain the quality of our community. Please:

Be Polite. Show your fellow students courtesy. No one wants to feel attacked—ever. For this reason, insults, condescension, or abuse will not be tolerated.
Show Respect. Kadenze is a global community. Our students are from many different cultures and backgrounds. Please be patient, kind, and open-minded when discussing topics such as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other potentially controversial subjects.
Post Appropriate Content. We believe that expression is a human right, and we would never censor our students. With that in mind, please be sensitive of what you post in a Peer Assessment. Only post content where and when it is appropriate to do so.

Please understand that posts that violate this Code of Conduct harm our community and may be deleted or made invisible to other students by course moderators. Students who repeatedly break these rules may be removed from the course and/or may lose access to Kadenze.

Students with Disabilities: Students who have documented disabilities and who want to request accommodations should refer to the student help article via the Kadenze support center. Kadenze is committed to making sure that our site is accessible to everyone. Configure your accessibility settings in your Kadenze Account Settings.

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