Ear Training
Do you feel lost when it comes to finding a pitch, or keeping time? Do you want to be able to sing intervals, read notation, and understand how pitches interact in a key so that you can find a harmony part on the fly? Then join me for this summer’s COMPLETE EAR TRAINING course!
Our instrument is different than any other - there are no buttons to push or frets to guide us. It’s all internal. So we teach our ear, voice and brain how everything fits together by alternating between listening exercises, reading exercises, and singing exercises. It helps reinforce what we are learning and keeps us engaged. I will be teaching you the number system but we will also use traditional notation & solfege. The cross-fertilization of ideas is helpful.
You will be provided with mp3’s to practice with and written materials. I will also suggest an ear training app that you can incorporate into your weekly practice because if you practice consistently you will get better. It’s all about the process.
Attend online or in-person (or some combination of the two). Register early if you’re interested in attending in-person, as spots are limited. All classes will be recorded, so you can catch-up if you are unable to make it. You can also revisit previous warmups as you practice on the other days of the week!
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 1-1:30pm CST
$180 ($12/class)
SESSION I (5 weeks): June 6th-July 16th (skip the week of 6/19)
SESSION II (5 weeks): July 18th-Aug 20th
(courses do not have to be taken in consecutive order)
Voice Building
Learning to sing with ease, authenticity and conviction doesn’t require heavy lifting, just consistent training. Have you ever learned a sport? What about starting a new workout regimen? Perhaps you’ve learned how to play a musical instrument. Was it easy at first? Did it require repetition? Did you have to do it at least a couple of days a week? Was it surprising that you got better by simply practicing? You didn’t need a grand epiphany or “good genes”. Just practice.
Finding time to practice isn’t always easy, but doing the stuff itself isn’t difficult. We want the building blocks to become second-nature. Before you know it you’ll be combining them to discover YOUR voice.
This summer, start a new routine or freshen-up an old one. You’ll have the support of your fellow singers to help you stay on track. We will meet three times a week for a 30-minute warm-up to keep things fresh and help you stay motivated.
Attend online or in-person (or some combination of the two). Register early if you’re interested in attending in-person, as spots are limited. All classes will be recorded, so you can catch-up if you are unable to make it. You can also revisit previous warmups as you practice on the other days of the week!
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 12:15-12:45pm CST
$180 ($12/class)
SESSION 1 (5 weeks): June 6th-July 16th (skip the week of 6/19)
SESSION 2 (5 weeks): July 18th-Aug 20th
(courses do not have to be taken in consecutive order)