Singing Techniques

Importance of Breathing:

• Passive Breathing: Learn how to use natural, relaxed breathing as a foundation.
  

Active Breathing: Explore controlled breathing techniques to support vocal projection and control.

Anatomy of Singing:

• Larynx Involvement: Understand how the larynx works and its role in producing sound.
  

Pharynx Involvement: Learn the importance of the pharynx in shaping and resonating the voice.

Voice Discovery Journey:

• Begin exploring one's unique voice by combining breathing techniques with an understanding of vocal ​anatomy.
  
• Develop awareness of how these elements contribute to vocal performance.
  

Purpose of Repertoire Development:

• Emphasize the importance of building a repertoire if the goal is to perform on stage.
  

Encourage creativity in applying learned techniques to deliver a memorable experience for the audience.

Selecting the Right Key:

• Highlight the importance of choosing the correct key for each song to suit the singer's vocal range.
  

Ensure that participants understand how to adjust the key to maximize vocal comfort and expression.

Understanding the Genre:

• Stress the need to fully grasp the genre of the song.
  

Teach participants how to apply different vocal techniques to enhance the emotional impact of the ​performance based on the genre.

Control Over Dynamics:

• Explain the significance of dynamic control in creating a captivating performance.
  
• Show how varying loudness and softness can add depth and emotion to a song, leading to a more successful ​and engaging result.
  

Songwriting

Hands-On Experience with Songwriting:

• Use of a microphone, recording equipment, and instruments (guitar or keyboard) to create and record melody ​samples.
  

Emphasis on practical experience to help participants explore their songwriting skills.

Unlocking Creative Potential:

• Focus on enhancing the creative abilities that everyone possesses.
  

Encourage participants to explore and activate their innate songwriting talents.

Understanding the Basics of a Song:

• Define a song as a combination of melody + lyrics.
  

Highlight the simplicity and universal nature of songwriting as a means of expressing feelings and ideas.

Comprehensive Learning Outcome:

• Ensure that by the end of the workshop, all participants have a clear understanding of how to compose melodies and ​write meaningful lyrics.
  
• Provide a structured approach to songwriting that participants can apply beyond the workshop.