Singing Lessons & Classes - Level 2
(Improvers)

Class	Date	Day	Time	Duration	Teacher	Location	Total Price	Booking
Singing Improvers	11 Sep - 30 Oct	Saturday	2.45pm - 4.15pm	8 weeks	Jennifer Peers	Sadler's Wells (Studio B&C) - click	£120.00	Book
Singing Improvers	21 Sep - 7 Dec	Tuesday	6.30pm - 7.45pm	12 weeks	Pippa O'Brien	Actor Centre, Covent Garden - click	£150.00	Book
Singing Improvers	4 Oct - 6 Dec	Monday	7.45pm - 9.15pm	10 weeks	Pippa O'Brien	Finsbury Town Hall (Meeting Room) - click	£160.00	Book
Singing Improvers	5 Oct - 7 Dec	Tuesday	6.30pm - 7.45pm	10 weeks	Max Bonanno	Westminster Kingsway College - click	£125.00	Book

Singing Lessons (Improvers) Description

This course builds on the skills developed on Beginner Singing Class but has one major difference: a performance for friends and family at the end of the course! Students will be re-introduced to the 'Estil' vocal method, which promotes healthy voice use, whilst exploring a range of sounds / vocal styles.

The course content will be largely focusing on group repertoire, however, students will often be asked to sing alone in order to check correct application of techniques. Students are introduced to harmony singing early on, and this will be developed as the course progresses.
The musical repertoire is varied and will be chosen from the Musical Theatre canon as well as pop, jazz and classical works

Singing Skills (Improvers) Development A basic understanding of some of the workings of the vocal mechanism Achieve a good quality vocal performance whilst using the voice in a safe and healthy manner Application of some basic “acting through song” techniques Singing Skills (Improvers) Course Content (Example: 10 week course) Weeks 1 Recap of basic techniques via thorough learning of warm up exercises will be used every week. The class will be divided into voice types (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass etc) and learning will begin of a song with harmonies that will go on to be part of the showcase at the end of the course. Students are encouraged to bring in song ideas for duets/solos for the following week Weeks 2 Work will continue on the first group song and students’ individual song ideas will be discussed Weeks 3 Students will work one to one on their choice of solo or small group number Weeks 4 Recap of first group song, second group song to be introduced - usually more complex than the first Weeks 5 - 7 Students will work on solo and group numbers. 'Acting through song' will be focused upon Weeks 8 - 9 Polishing and honing the material Weeks 10 Rehearsal and informal showcase Exact course content may differ as it is often tailored to the students taking the course. The length of your course will also affect the material covered but will generally follow the same structure.

How our Singing Lessons (Improvers) are Taught Students will be taught singing through; Explanation, demonstration and practise Group work and some solo to consolidate learning Feedback to Confirm Progress Students will receive regular verbal feedback from the tutor throughout the course. Additional Information / Costs A Dictaphone or other portable recording device is recommended in order to record harmony lines etc. (Most mobile phones come with some kind of recording facility – so please check before purchasing anything new.) Students should bring a folder to class in which to put any given sheet music and a pencil to make notes on the score. Suggested reading (optional): Singing and The Actor by Gillyanne Keyes Singing Lessons (Improvers) Progression Click to find out more: Musical Theatre: Beginners » Click to find out more: City Academy Choir » Click to find out more: Intermediate Singing Lessons » Click to find out more: Pop & Rock Singing Lessons » Click to find out more: Singing & Songwriting Lessons »

For 10 and 12 week courses you are welcome to join up to Week 3.
For 6 and 8 week courses you are welcome to join up to Week 2.

If you book 2 or more different courses at a time, you will receive 10% discount.
(Deducted automatically when booking online)

Singing Teacher: Vikki Stone (DipRAM LRAM)

Vikki Stone is an accomplished Musical Theatre and Stand Up Comedian. Vikki trained as a singer and singing teacher at the Royal Academy of Music - under the instruction of west-end vocal guru Mary Hammond. She studied Estil Technique (a vocal method embraced by top Drama Schools and Conservatories) under vocal expert Anne-Marie Speed. Her professional career includes credits and awards in; Beauty and the Beast; The Ladies Who Lunch; Oklahoma! and the Last Comic Standing Season 5. Vikki's extensive musical training and passion for the stage creates a brilliant feeding ground for her students to thrive and grow as individuals and performers, whilst having fun at the same time.

Singing Teacher: Jennifer Peers
Australian soprano, Jennifer Peers, graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 2001 with a Bachelor of Music (Voice).  She then continued her study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts completing a Bachelor of Arts (Music Theatre) in 2004.  List of credits includes: Peaches in Jerry Springer the Opera at the Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia's national tour of My Fair Lady and Frieda/Betty in Sunday In The Park With George for the Q Theatre.  She originated the role of Minnie Davies in the premiere of Australian musical The Hatpin, and is also featured on the cast recording. 

Singing Teacher: Pippa O'Brien (DipRAM, BAHons)