Singing for Soloists

Course Times & Enrolment

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Course Summary

If you have ever felt fearful of singing on your own then you are not alone! Led by a professional singer and vocal coach in a supportive setting, this workshop will help you build confidence in your natural voice. No previous experience of solo singing necessary, this workshop is ideal for anyone wishing to sing solo and to have fun in the process. In a small group setting, students will work with the tutor on two of their favourite songs and perform them to the group. The tutor will offer advice and practical strategies throughout the workshop.

Course Details

Pre-requisites for enrolment

No previous experience is required and there is no need to be able to read music. Each student will bring along two songs to sing acapella (without accompaniment) – the student should know the words and the melody by heart (all styles of music welcome). Students are advised to provide the tutor with the title and lyrics of their two songs in advance of the workshop. Sheet music is also welcome but not essential.

Special Information

Please bring a water bottle.

Content of Course

The session will start with an uplifting group vocal warm up. The tutor will facilitate performances at timed intervals throughout the day and guide and support students individually as well as collectively. Advice will be available on vocal health, vocal techniques and voice exercises as required.

Teaching method(s)

Teaching will be interactive and tutor-led discussion will be supported and encouraged. Each song will be introduced and discussed before being sung. There will be initial coaching in voice care and warming up physically and vocally.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

Sing two solo songs in front of a small audience;
Develop a personalised approach to overcome any perceived issues with regard to solo singing and performance;
Demonstrate awareness of vocal health issues .

Sources

Web Sources

www.wendycarletaylor.com

www.britishvoiceassociation.org.uk/index.htm

Class Handouts

On the day students will receive a handout on vocal health prepared by the tutor.

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.