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Greetings Vocal Artist: Welcome to Phoenix Medias Voice for Individuals Training Program. We are really excited to have you on board, lets start with some preliminaries and move on to increasing your vocal skill promoting you to be the best vocalist you can be! Please complete the applicable information in packet and print, your vocal trainer will provide a folder for you to insert your forms at the first session. Keep your file handy it will be used each time you have a lesson. Thank you again we will see your soon!
Phoenix Media Tri- City Music Enterta inment & Seminars, LLC
Phoenix Media Tri-City Music Entertainment & Seminars, 200 Davis Street, Chesterfield SC 29709, First Floor, Suite 300
Individual Voice Lesson Pack
Please Complete Information below:
Trainees Under 18 years of age, require parents [Link] complete and initial to acknowledge highlighted statements below. Parental Consent
I _____________________________________________ Parent of _________________________________ acknowledge my expressed written permission for my child to participate in individual music lessons with _______ (Trainers Initials) an authorized representative of Phoenix Media Tri-City Music Entertainment & Seminars, LLC.
_______ I acknowledge all information regarding the child has been completed or prior permission was given for completion by the parent. _______I also acknowledge responsibility of the agreed terms for services provided and all fees are submitted on the day of each lesson unless otherwise arranged by Instructor. (Failure to adhere will cancel agreement immediately) _______ I have agreed upon location which is _______________________________________________ _______ I agree there will be an adult present at the location each time of scheduled instruction. Parent Signature _____________________________________________ Date ______________________
Trainee Name: __________________________ Age: _____________________
Grade: ________
Lesson Location: ______________________________________
Day: M TWTHFSSU
Time: ______________
First Lesson: ________________
Last Lesson: ______________
Years in vocal music _________________________
Vocal Level Scale 1-10 _____________________
Professional Goals:________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
Complete By Trainer Only:
Trainee Name_____________________________________________ Trainer Initial ____________________
Beginning Assessment Date: _______________________________ Score__________________________________(Each Questions worth 10 points Each)
Tone quality(natural, unforced);
Posture and breath support;
Technical accuracy(pitches, rhythm, intonation and diction);
Use of full vocal range;
Vocal Range:
Musicality(phrasing, dynamics, style);
Interpretation of the songs meaning and the ability to communicate to the audience;
Presence, etiquette and decorum
Hearing Ability (Call and Response, Beat Patterns)
Trainer Recommends
_______ consecutive (weekly to bi-weekly) Voice Lessons to promote vocal well-being, enhance skill, and increase overall vocal performance. (In most assessments lessons 1-6 are the minimum recommended) Trainee Goals: ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
12 Weekly Vocal Lesson Plans
Lesson 1: How the Voice Works
Introduction, Assessment, Goal Setting, Discussion and Vocal Demonstration. Overview of what the instruction offers and what it does not. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lessons 2 & 3: Breathing Support and Technique
An examination of habits involving posture, emotions, musculature, vocal folds, and youre resonating and articulating systems. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lesson 4: Discovering the Source of Sound
A study of the spine with an introduction of extension and awareness exercises. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lesson 5: Touching and Amplifying Sound
Learning to find, feel, and feed vibrations in the body. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lessons 6 & 7: The Channel for Sound
The jaw, the tongue, the soft palate, and yawning. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lesson 8: Channel Resonation
Exercises for examining and "tasting" the mouth, chest cavity, nasal and sinus resonating chambers. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lesson 9: Releasing Sound
Practicing emanating sound from the physical center of your body: the diaphragm.
Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lesson 10: Vocal Range
Exercises to help you build awareness of a resonating ladder that opens your voice to its widest possible range. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lesson 11: Breathing Power
Using imagery to extend your breath support. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
Lesson 12: Breathing and Articulation
Examination of articulating surfaces and the creation of consonant and vowel sounds. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________
**Each Week Trainee should read and reference Voice Training 101 pdf. file to become familiar with body functions and terms for voice training.
Vocal Dos and Donts
Dos
Avoid dairy products and orange juice the day of a performance. Avoid places with toxic substances in the air (chemicals, tar, etc.). Stay relaxed (avoid stress), especially in the days before a performance. Eat a healthy diet (plenty of good protein, fresh fruits and vegetables). Get plenty of rest especially two days before a performance. Drink plenty of water. Train with a qualified teacher regularly. Speak at your own pitch (as in agreeing with someone by saying "mmm-hmm"). Vocalise (Practice at least 3 scales) daily. Warm up properly before singing. See a qualified ENT if you have prolonged hoarseness. Sing softly (mark) new songs when you are first learning them. Support your singing voice properly. Keep your larynx in a comfortable Speech Level at all times when singing (dont let it lock down or jam up). Build your voice properly before trying to sing with a lot of power or volume.
Dont
Belt songs. Clear your throat continually. Drink alcohol on or before the day of a performance. "Pull" the chest-voice (if you are hoarse after singing, see a teacher!). Cough excessively. Drink coffee directly before a performance. Smoke any substance. Talk a lot on the day of a performance. Try to talk or sing over a cold or laryngitis. Try to talk over loud noise, (like in bars, amusement parks, big parties, etc.). Try to sing if it hurts to swallow. Whisper loudly or sing in a "breathy" voice. Scream. Use recreational drugs and/or mind-altering drugs. Try to change your natural speaking voice (make it lower or raspy).
Complete By Trainer Only:
Trainee Name_____________________________________________
Trainer Initial ____________________
Ending Assessment Date: _______________________________________ Score__________________________________ (Questions worth 10 points each)
Tone quality(natural, unforced);
Posture and breath support;
Technical accuracy(pitches, rhythm, intonation and diction);
Use of full vocal range;
Musicality(phrasing, dynamics, style);
Interpretation of the songs meaning and the ability to communicate to the audience;
Presence, etiquette and decorum
Hearing Ability (Call and Response, Beat Patterns)
Are additional Lessons Needed to Achieve goals? _______________________
Comments: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________
