STAGE 1 : Adjust
Stage 1 focuses on the development of a strong sub-glottic pulmonic support and effective glottic laryngeal function. This involves building up your stamina, strength, and control, stabilising your modal voice range. Along with this, you will also acquire knowledge of voice anatomy, proper voice care, and effective practice routines.
The completion of this stage is equivalent to Grade 5 of pop music vocal graded examinations.
1a Voice Assessment
Areas for Subtraction, Stabilisation and Strengthening
Customised Training Map
1b Voice Care and Practice Routine
Understanding of Anatomy Structure
Introduction of Preventive and Preparation Scales
2a Establishing Strong Pulmonary Support
Alignment of posture
Coordination and Balance
2b Sustain, Support, Project and Belt
Introduction of Light to High Intensity scales
Balance and Control
2c Stamina, Strength and Control
Muscle Coordination
Introduction of Flexibility & Control Scales
3a Modal Voice Stabilisation and Range Expansion
Identifying and Overcoming Vocal Limitations
Introduction of Progressive Scales
3b Strengthening and Blending of Registers
Understanding the Types of Registers
Isolate, Stabilise & Blend
4a Isolation of Simple and Compound Vowels
Function and Balance
Flexibility of Vocal Tract
4b Differentiation of Consonants
Understanding Various Types of Consonants
Isolate & Blend
5 Strengthening of Aural Awareness & Musicality
Major and Minor Scale Intervals
Basic and Complex Time Signatures
STAGE 2 : Augment
Stage 2 is divided into sections that will introduce techniques of tone and resonance augmentation within the supra-glottic tract. You will learn how to add a personal flair to your singing, create polished and dynamic performances, harmonise seamlessly with other singers, and effectively express the emotion and meaning of songs.
The completion of this stage is equivalent to Grade 8 of pop music vocal graded examinations.
6 Stylistic Embellishments
Types of Vocal Ornamentation
Considerations of Stylistic Usage
7a Dynamic Expression 1 Volume, Phrasing, Build and Layer
Dynamic Scales I
Incorporation into Songs
7b Dynamic Expression 2 Glide, Bend, Swing and Lick
Dynamic Scales II
Incorporation into Songs
7c Dynamic Expression 3 Detach, Bounce and Punch
Dynamic Scales III
Incorporation into Songs
8 Vocal Harmonisation
Understanding of Chord Structure
Harmony Exercises
9 Artistic Communication
Lyrics Interpretation
Character Development
10 Exploration of Singing Styles
Vocal Color and Timbre
Developing a Signature Style