Voice lessons are unique and personal moments in the development of a singer. To connect with student singers in a meaningful way and produce those moments of beauty we all seek, many young voice teachers have expressed the need for more concrete teaching tools to accomplish specific teaching goals. The catalyst for this handbook came from my years of teaching Vocal Pedagogy at the University level. As my passion for guiding teachers of singing is heartfelt, it is sincerely hoped that this advice will be helpful to you!
Each chapter contains graphics, pictures as well as sound files and videos to bring the instructions to life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION:
Setting the stage for vocal progress
Lessons learned from others.
I. IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND TEACHING BY UNDERSTANDING!
Defining the Terms of our Craft
Diagnosing, adjusting and predicting
Exact “tools”
II. HOW TO BEGIN
General Lesson Tips
Lesson Format
Instruction for Exercises
Lesson Tips for Efficiency
Teaching Repertoire
Four Categories for Repertoire Work
Voice Studio Lesson Log
III. TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS
Posture- the “stance”
Breath and pressure- establishing the staccato
Tone- Onsets and vowels
Articulation- the “jaw-breaker”
Registration- secrets of consistency
IV. THE ARTICULATORS
The Jaw
The Lips
Tension
V. VIBRATION AND RESONANCE ADJUSTMENTS
VI. DICTION ADJUSTMENTS
Vowel modifications
Rules of a language
Accuracy, Intonation, Symbols
Repertoire choices
VII. MUSICALITY
Developing performance skills
Stage etiquette, memorization techniques, research, gesturing, characterization
Performance preparation techniques, pulling it all together
VIII. PERFORMANCE PATH
Bag of “tricks”
The Audition Lesson and how to assess
IX. REPERTOIRE ROUTES
Charts, Exercises, IPA, rhythmic diction
Lesson logs
X. TEACHING TIPS
Bag of “tricks”
The Audition Lesson and how to assess
..more
Introduction and Chapter I: IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND TEACHING BY UNDERSTANDING! $15.00
Introduction and Chapter I: IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND TEACHING BY UNDERSTANDING! $15.00
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