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Singing Lessons & Classes - Level 3
(Intermediate)


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Class Date Day Time Duration Teacher Location Total Price Booking
Singing Intermediate 21 Sep - 7 Dec Tuesday 7.55pm - 9.10pm 12 weeks Pippa O'Brien Actor Centre, Covent Garden - click £150.00 Book


Intermediate Singing Lessons Description

This course provides a deeper application of the 'Estil' vocal method which promotes healthy voice use, whilst exploring a range of sounds/vocal styles. Students will learn how to make appropriate vocal choices and have a strong foundation of 'Tilt' and 'Twang' – with some students also approaching 'Belt'.

Students will be focusing on solo repertoire and will be expected to perform one solo and one duet at the showing at the end of the course. In addition course content will include more complex harmony singing, often with 4 or more harmony lines to a song.
The musical repertoire will be chosen from the Musical Theatre canon as well as pop, jazz and classical works.


Intermediate Singing Skills Development

  • A developed understanding of the workings of the vocal mechanism
  • How to achieve a good quality vocal performance whilst using the voice in a safe and healthy manner
  • Application of ‘acting through song’ techniques
  • Public performance

Intermediate Singing Course Content (Example 10 week course)

Weeks 1

  • Recap of basic techniques via thorough learning of warm up exercises that will be used every week. The class will be divided into voice types (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass etc) and learning will begin on a song, with harmonies, which will go on to be in 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 group song and student's group song ideas will be discussed; Ideas for a solo song will also be discussed

Weeks 3

  • Students will work one to one on their choice of solo

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 10-12

  • Run through and showcase

How our Intermediate Singing Lessons are Taught

Students will be taught singing through;

  • Explanation, demonstration and practise
  • Group work and some solo to consolidate learning

Intermediate Singing Lesson Progression

 

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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 Gillianne Keyes

Feedback to Confirm Progress
Students will receive regular verbal feedback from the tutor throughout the course

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 this structure.

 

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)


Cancellations Policy
Cancellations made within 7 working days of booking the course but before your course starts - full refund
Cancellations made after 7 working days of booking the course but more than 14 days before your course starts – full refund less a 20% administration fee.
Cancellations made after 7 working days of booking the course but less than 14 days before your course starts – no refund.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)


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)
Pippa Duffy is a professional Singer and Actress. She has a degree in Drama from Bristol University after which she studied Musical Theatre on the Royal Academy of Music where she was taught by Mary Hammond. At the Royal Academy Pippa trained in the Estil Technique (a vocal method embraced by top Drama Schools and Conservatories) under vocal expert Anne-Marie Speed. Acting credits include, TV: Casualty BBC1, Mouth To Mouth BBC3, Pete Vs Life Channel 4. Theatre includes: Tracy in 'Tracy Beaker the Musical' National tour, 'Once We Were Mothers' Orange Tree Theatre, 'Pride and Prejudice' National tour. Pippa's lessons build a strong technical foundation to improve vocal ability and confidence with a strong emphasis on acting through song.


 
   
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