The Washington Vocal Consortium's exceptional team will teach you how to:
Breathe
- Allow a released "singer's breath"
- Use your breath to sustain a beautiful sound
- Use breathing to stay relaxed through a long rehearsal
- Gain vocal stamina through good posture
Make a Sound ( phonation )
- Manage a clear, " supported " sound
- Get rid of excessive vibrato
- Develop a vibrato if you have none
- Sing louder-softer-higher-lower
Use Diction
- Use pure vowels to enhance the focus of your voice
- Make consonants your friends rather than your enemies
- Use diction for dramatic effect
Stay Healthy Vocally
- Habits of good vocal health
- Which medications are " singer-friendly " and which are not
- To sing or not to sing ( if you are sick )
- And especially for women, what you can expect vocally during pregnancy, PMS, pre-during-and-post-menopause
Relax and Enjoy
- Reduce performance anxiety
- Nurture fun in singing
And for the more Experienced Musician….
- Performance and interpretation
- Program planning
- Liturgical and concert Repertoire
- Technical differences between classical and popular styles
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