Vocal Technique / Singing
Intensive Introduction (suitable for beginner to intermediate students)
Taught by Marla Volovna.  Click here for Marla's profile.

Our voice is the innate instrument that nature has bestowed upon us; but, for the average person, the miraculous art of singing has been largely lost over the millennia.  Through the use of practical exercises, you will become skilled in all of the main techniques involved in creating beautiful vocal sound.  Our in-depth exploration of vocal technique will take us through the many aspects of producing sustained quality sound, including breath management, the use of the mouth, diaphragm, larynx, and other supporting muscle groups, the laws of posture, performance techniques, and others.  Small and large group work will include breath pulsation and muscle-flexibility exercises, the Alexander technique, the Feldenkreis method, legato sustained exercises, and activities aimed at training the body to behave as that of a singer.  Both the instructor and outside (video) demonstrations will be viewed, studied, and analyzed from a technical standpoint, as students learn to emulate the proper techniques.  Classical singing will be used as our main vehicle, but students will learn how to apply all the techniques learned in class to the singing style(s) of their choice.  Join us on this exciting journey into the beauty and versatility of the human voice at the height of self expression.

Course Title: Singing
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Fall Session: October 7th to December 9th

Section C: Tuesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 7th to December 9th (Course Code: VS107)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section D: Tuesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 7th to December 9th (Course Code: VS108)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

THERE IS CURRENTLY NO AVAILABILITY FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Annex during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Winter Session will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 7th and 8th, 2009, at the ELC Learning Annex between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 6 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)
 

For detailed information, please feel free to contact one of our program coordinators: Telephone: 55889133 Fax: 55889133 EMAIL: inquiry(at)shanghai-classes.com
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