Voice Technique 101

Overview Voice study is the secret to success for many contemporary vocal artists. Vocal Techniques 101 is an introductory course designed to teach you how to make your voice sound more powerful, how to use vocal technique to expand your range and expression, and how to become more confident in vocal performances. This course is a fantastic starting point for anyone wanting to make the most of their voice. Through guided study using video demonstrations, animated illustrations, and hundreds of recorded examples, the course explores how to sing with more freedom, sing simple harmonies, have better breath control, and understand how to take care of your voice. Each week, you will work with melody prep tracks designed to teach you melodic independence as well as sing-along tracks with rhythm section accompaniment. You'll learn effective warm-up and practice routines, and ways to address performance anxiety, move on stage, and use microphones. As the course progresses, you'll gain the skills to sing in various styles with greater facility and awareness. By the end of the course, you will be able to: Sing with consistent, accurate intonation Develop coordinated breath support to help stamina and increase control Demonstrate a free-tone quality with minimum tension Establish beneficial practice habits to help growth and development Take care of your voice Use simple melodic embellishment Sing in harmony

Voice Technique 101

Syllabus Lesson 1: Developing Good Breath Support

Mental Focus Breathing Mirror Check Making Music

Vocal Health Forum Environmental Effects

Lesson 2: Developing Your Vocal Sound Enhancing Tone Quality with Resonance Registers Balanced Tone Vibrato

Lesson 3: Anatomy/Health Vocal Anatomy Vocal Health Vocal Pathology Vocal Use, Abuse, and Care Mirror Check

Lesson 4: Developing an Effective Practice Routine Building a Balanced Practice Routine Warming Up Technique Study Song Study Cool Down Vocal Study Journal Developing Independence

Lesson 5: Simple Melodic Embellishment Range and Registers Pitch Bends Note Embellishments Mirror Check Vocal Health Forum

Lesson 6: Effective Diction for Singing Good Diction and Ease in Singing Speaking and Singing Vowels Consonants Accents Extra Vocal Sounds Microphone Use

Style in Singing Vocal Health Forum Mirror Check

Lesson 7: Singing Harmony Creating a Harmony Part The Importance of Listening Diction Challenge Style: Vibrato Simple Interpretation in Complex Music Mirror Check Vocal Health Forum

Lesson 8: Advanced Breath Management Shortness of Breath Clear Tone Mirror Check Facial Expressions Vocal Health Forum

Lesson 9: Performance Polish Adding Dynamics Use it or Lose it Mirror Check Vocal Health Forum Working Out with Style Improving Your Connection with the Audience Moving on Stage Performance Anxiety Solutions

Lesson 10: Flexibility, Control, Stamina Motivation Performance Anxiety Mirror Check Vocal Health Forum Muscle Control

Lesson 11: The Essential Building Blocks of Vocal Training Practice Patience

Perseverance Play Mirror Check Vocal Health Forum

Lesson 12: The Grand Finale Summary and Review, Putting It Together Expression Posture Active Breathing