Voice for Beginners 1
Find your unique voice and unlock your vocal potential by learning healthy techniques that are quick and effective.
Whether you have always wanted to sing but lacked the confidence, or you are someone who wants more guidance to improve your singing, this four-week course provides the tools to maximize your vocal capabilities while maintaining vocal health.
The course begins by exploring your voice type and finding repertoire that best suits your instrument, helping you select genres and pieces that align with your vocal strengths and interests. You'll learn strategies to strengthen your muscles and technique, including effective warm-up and warm-down exercises and how to develop a consistent practice schedule to optimize your vocal progress.
The course focuses on how to shape your voice. You'll learn to identify and amplify the unique qualities of your voice. Then, you’ll work to develop your vocal range across different registers and improve your tone. The course culminates with tools for having a commanding stage presence, how to overcome performance anxiety, and how to handle mistakes during a performance. By the end of the course, you'll have greater control of your voice and be able to sing with strong technique through targeted practice.
What you will learn:
✔ Identify the anatomy and related functions of the vocal apparatus and employ strategies for maximizing vocal health
✔ Identify your voice type, select appropriate repertoire, and explore genres that align with your vocal strengths and interests
✔ Develop focused practice sessions, including efficient warm-up and warm-down routines, and create a consistent practice schedule to optimize your vocal progress
✔ Leverage tools for overcoming performance anxiety and strategies for handling mistakes during performances
Tuition
$299
Ages
Teens: Grades 6-12
Adult Learners: 18+
Receive expert guidance Learn from world-class faculty who provide personalized feedback |
Learn at your own pace Explore engaging video content and meaningful instruction |
Meet your instructor and classmates Join an optional weekly class to connect with other artists in real-time |
Practice and create Strengthen your craft over four weeks as you develop creative projects |
Find collaborators Collaborate on your projects—or just for fun—in direct messages and group chats |
- Computer or mobile device with Internet. Internet speed must be at least 1.5Mbps download and 800Kbps upload. For students using a mobile device, download the Canvas mobile app and select “Interlochen Online” as your school.
- Metronome (free option)
No, course sections are designed for their respective age groups, either for adults (students 18 and older) or young people (students under 18).
Yes, there are eight sessions of courses per year. View the academic calendar for more session dates.
Questions? Speak with an Advisor.
Email: online@interlochen.org
Phone: 231.276.5990
You can also schedule an appointment.
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