VOCAL INSTRUCTION AND COACHING BY APRIL ANNE
30 Min Lesson Breakdown
5-10 min of vocal warm-ups, technique training, breathing, etc.
5-10 min of music theory (theory, ear training, etc.)
10-20 min spent working on a specific song(s)
Learn the words
Proper breathing
Pitch
Annunciation
Emotion and Dynamics
I will also be listening and critiquing them on what they are doing great and what needs improving during this time.
Entire lesson will be recorded on an SD card for the student and their parents to review and to practice with between lessons.
60 Min Lesson Breakdown
10-15 min of vocal warm-ups, technique training, breathing, etc.
10-15 min of music theory (theory, ear training, etc.)
30-40 min spent working on a specific song(s)
Learn the words
Proper breathing
Pitch
Annunciation
Emotion and Dynamics
I will also be listening and critiquing them on what they are doing great and what needs improving during this time.
Entire lesson will be recorded on an SD card for the student and their parents to review and to practice with between lessons.
Music Theory
At NAFME (National Association for Music Education) Standards
Ear Training
Scales
Sight-reading
Performances
(Usually every 4 months)
Solo
Duet
Trio, etc.
Artist of the Month (Once a Month)
Maybe meet on the last Friday of the Month, would replace the open office that week.)
Fun, interactive discussions that introduces young singers to their favorite’s inspirations and beyond.
We learn about this musician and a song by them.
Vocal Open Office
(Once a week)
Meet on Fridays from 4:30-5:30pm?
Singers can come, interact with others, sing together or perform for each other while I help with input and advice to help them hone their craft.
Using stage equipment (i.e. Microphones) will occasionally be used during this time.
Vocal Workshops
(Offered during summer vacation, etc.)
Posture, Breathing, and Vocal Health
Reading Music and Ear Training
ABC’s of Learning a Song
Vocal Freedom and Discovery
Basic Anatomy for the Voice