When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Una McMahon
  • Course Code W24VSSA04B
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

An opportunity to build a deeper knowledge of vocal technique and how it can be applied to overcome specific vocal problems. This course will aid the singer in becoming more aware of the sensations produced when their voice is working properly and enable them to create a personalised toolbox of techniques to help them achieve that.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Sing vocal exercises to improve vocal range and quality
  • Greater awareness of how the voice functions
  • Develop a critical ear
  • Better understand own vocal problems and identify techniques to solve them.
  • Understand how to apply vocal techniques to repertoire

Class format and activities

The class will involve vocal warm ups, lectures on how the voice works, discussions on common vocal problems and an opportunity to apply vocal techniques to areas of difficulty in individual repertoire. There will be group, paired and individual activities.

Entry requirements

This class is suitable for students with some singing tuition experience (at least 2 years) who would like to develop their technique or more advanced students who would like to deepen their knowledge and understanding of how their voice works.

What you need to know before you enrol

The class involves a range of activities including physical and vocal warm-ups. Students should be prepared for some solo work.

What you need

Equipment for taking notes e.g. a recording device, notebook and pen. Copies of repertoire that has been causing a specific vocal difficulty for the student.

What you can do next

Students who complete this course should feel better equipped to enrol on any of the vocal courses at Morley suited to their interests and appropriate to theirlevel.