Singing Summer School

Summary

Point Blank's unique Singing Summer School shows you how to deliver an accomplished vocal performance every time. You will spend a week learning with a professional vocalist who has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the business including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams and Chaka Khan. The course reveals professional vocal techniques used by recording artists including former Point Blank student Leona Lewis. Whatever style of music inspires you, we'll show you how to deliver a great performance on stage and in the studio. At the end of the week you will have the opportunity to record your song in our studios and take a copy home with you on CD. Who knows - you could even get it signed to our label and sell your track on iTunes, Amazon, Beatport and other leading digital stores.

Age Range: 14 to 19

Content

Warm Ups & Practice Routines

• Posture and breathing exercises
• Basic vocal anatomy (diaphragm etc)
• Fitness, health and vocal care
• Vocal ranges: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone

Breathing & Diction

• Breath control and finding your range
• Intonation and tone. Loud and soft attack
• Dynamics: crescendo & diminuendo
• Ear training: classic singers and their style

Vocal Arrangements and Rhythm

• Major pentatonic scales
• Time signatures and basic rhythm notation
• Intonation, tone and ad libs
• Vocal harmony and double tracking

Live Performance

• Rehearsal and planning
• Voice projection techniques
• Confidence, image and stage presence
• Types of microphone: Dynamic vs Condenser

The Recording Session

• Recording lead and backing vocals, ad libs and harmonies
• Adding ad libs and extra parts to your recording
• Setting up your headphone mix
• Compiling and editing vocal "takes". Double tracking