Fine tune your vocal technique and unleash your powerhouse belt

Belting for Pop, Rock and Musical Theatre

Belting for Pop, Rock and Musical Theatre

Perfect the art of belting. Some of the biggest pop, rock and Musical Theatre stars rely on their signature belt, whether it is the big finale note at the end of Defying Gravity or Whitney Houston’s whole repertoire…belting is an important skill to master.

Learn how to belt without straining in a collaborative, safe environment with Estill Master Trainer Sarah Vaughan. During this workshop, you will explore the anatomy and physiology of belting to really understand why the body moves and sounds the way it does. Alongside an expert tutor you will learn how to use correct placement and breather support to enable a safe and healthy belt.

You will have the opportunity to bring a section of a song to explore and apply the technique behind the belt to your chosen song.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE

Find the power in your voice and learn to belt with clarity and control.

  • Build confidence using your belt voice in a safe and supported way
  • Understand how belting works in the body and voice
  • Learn how to access a stronger, more expressive vocal sound without strain
  • Explore how belting is used across pop, rock and musical theatre styles
  • Apply practical technique directly to a song of your choice
  • Receive guidance from an expert vocal tutor in a focused workshop setting

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
23 Jan 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
20 Feb 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
20 Mar 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
15 May 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
17 Jul 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
23
Jan
23 Jan 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
20
Feb
20 Feb 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
20
Mar
20 Mar 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
15
May
15 May 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
17
Jul
17 Jul 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
Defining Belt

Understand what belting is, how it is performed and why it is such an important skill across pop, rock and musical theatre.

Safe Vocal Technique

Explore practical exercises for safe, healthy belting.

Vocal Anatomy

Learn about the anatomy and physiology behind belting, helping you understand why the body moves and sounds the way it does.

Style and Placement

Explore where belt is used across different styles, from powerful musical theatre moments to pop and rock vocals.

Your Own Sound

Discover how to sound like yourself when belting, developing power without losing your individual vocal identity.

Song Application

Bring a section of a song of your choice and apply the technique directly to your chosen material.

Want to learn more?

Continue developing your voice with one of the courses below. Strengthen your vocal technique, build on your belting skills and continue exploring new songs and performance styles with expert guidance.

Why Train with City Academy?

Perform on stage

Rehearse and perform a famous Musical on stage at a theatre in central London. Previous shows include: Legally Blonde, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and more.

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Why Train with City Academy?

West End Teachers

All of our tutors have experience performing on the West End and their friendly and supportive teaching will breakdown the steps into bitesize chunks.

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23 Jan 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
20 Feb 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
20 Mar 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
15 May 2027
Sat
10:00-13:00
3 hours
£50.00
17 Jul 2027
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£50.00
11 Sep 2027
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02 Oct 2027
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3 hours
£50.00
23
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23 Jan 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
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20 Feb 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
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20 Mar 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
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15 May 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
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17 Jul 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
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11 Sep 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan
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02 Oct 2027
£50.00
Day:Sat
Time:10:00-13:00
Duration:3 hours
Tutor: Sarah Vaughan

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