Only for students 15+ years old

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I. Body Posture:

Students learn, practice, and are supervised in maintaining proper posture for singing, voice placement, and projection. The primary focus is on "where to place the voice" to ensure good projection, resulting in a strong sound with good power, without excessive effort or strain.

II. Breathing:

Various exercises are performed to develop the three fundamental aspects of breathing: inhalation, air retention or maintenance, and exhalation. These exercises help improve lung capacity, abdominal and oblique muscles, and develop different types of breathing, such as upper costal, diaphragmatic, and costo-diaphragmatic breathing.

III. Relaxation:

Relaxation and stretching exercises will be performed, as the body is the primary instrument for singing and must be well-calibrated and in optimal condition.

IV. Support:

Students will learn that the voice must have physical support, primarily from the abdominal and oblique muscles.

V. Resonance:

Exercises will be practiced to help recognize the various types of natural resonators (acoustic spaces within the body). Resonance is essential for proper voice projection without obstructions, allowing the voice to sound full, in tune, and intense when combined with good technique.

VI. Vocalization:

A progressive series of vocal exercises will be introduced, covering essential elements for singing, such as range extension, modulation, pitch accuracy, vocal tone, placement, projection, and resonance.

VII. Tessitura or Range:

Each person has a unique vocal range, which includes the lowest and highest notes they can reach. A narrow range is not a concern, as this course, along with specific exercises, will help expand the vocal range, improving both low and high notes.

VIII. Articulation:

This is one of the most important exercises to ensure clarity in singing. It involves properly pronouncing and executing mouth movements, including the lips, tongue, and jaw.

IX. Modulation:

Facial muscles and expressions are used to shape the tone and character of the singing voice.

X. Repertoire & Interpretation:

Using a program or audio recordings, students will work on a song repertoire of their choice. This practice integrates all the learned techniques, including breathing, placement, modulation, and articulation, with a primary focus on interpretation.