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Our in-person Introduction to Vocals music course provides a supportive and encouraging introduction to using your voice as an instrument. Across six weeks, you’ll explore the key skills needed to build a healthy and robust contemporary music voice.
At ICMP’s professional music facilities in London’s Kilburn, you’ll cover the fundamentals of vocal technique across both solo and group singing, and will receive regular professional feedback on your vocals when performing songs of your choice.
Each lesson will take you on a journey to build a foundational vocal tool kit – from breathing exercises and vocal warmups to performance confidence methods and beyond.
You’ll explore the techniques used by the music industry’s top vocalists by analysing a variety of contemporary music examples, such as work by Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Adele and more.
Learning outcomes
In our Introduction to Vocals evening course, you’ll discover the fundamental principles for building an effective vocal technique as you learn to sing and perform with confidence.
Across the six weeks, you’ll explore:
- The relationship between your body and your voice
- Warmup exercises to prepare your voice for singing
- Basic ensemble skills
- How to optimise your unique singing voice
- How to perform with confidence
- A small repertoire of songs
COURSE FEATURES
Develop your voice Optimise your unique voice and learn to sing freely using a range of professional vocal techniques.
Perform confidently Improve your musicality and performance skills with regular on-stage opportunities.
Use professional equipment Showcase your songs using professional performance equipment in our industry-standard studios.
Receive personalised feedback Progress your vocal abilities with personal singing feedback from ICMP’s professional music tutors.
FIND YOUR VOICE IN 6 WEEKS
From the very basics of healthy singing, including posture, breathing and muscle tension release, to musical techniques such as timing, phrasing, pitching, tuning and tone, you’ll get hands on with the essentials of vocal performance in just six short weeks.
Your expert ICMP vocal tutors will guide you through the course content, supporting you at every step, and will encourage you and your fellow students to experiment creatively each week. By the end of the six weeks, you’ll have developed an impressive foundational knowledge of singing and will be ready to perform with confidence.
Course information
- Start dates: Tues 17th September 2024
- Price: £199
- Length: 6 weeks
- When: Tuesday Evenings , 7pm to 9pm
- Location: ICMP's Kilburn campus, London
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YOUR TUTOR: SACHA SAVOURY
Hailing from the West Midlands, Sacha has since acquired a First Class Degree in Popular Music Performance (Vocals) and has been heavily involved in the Music Industry for the past 9 years. She regularly performs at some of London’s top live music venues, alongside some of the cities’ finest musicians.
She has written and recorded backing vocals for artists such as RATBOY and has performed with pop artist - Tom Aspaul for over 2 years - together they’ve performed at prestigious venues around the UK such as Birmingham Symphony Hall, The Dome, Mighty Hoopla and various Pride Main stages around Europe.
Is this course for me?
The Introduction to vocals evening course is perfect for you if...
- You’re new to singing but have a passion for music
- You’ve sung before but never had formal training
- You’d like to perform in front of others
- You’re looking for supportive feedback on your singing
- You’d like to learn about the voice as an instrument
Course Progression
This course is a solid introduction to the techniques and skills used in singing and vocal development. The knowledge you’ll have gained after six weeks will put you in an ideal position to progress to ICMP’s six-week in-person Intermediate Vocals evening course.
Other ICMP vocal courses you might like to consider include:
- Vocal Performance, Technique and Recording: a comprehensive three-month industry-level course which specialises in more complex vocal techniques, live performance and studio recording.
- CertHE Popular Music Performance (Vocals): an intensive one-year introductory course covering vocal technique, musicality and your identity as a professional vocalist.
Key facts
- Duration: 6-week course suitable for beginners
- Location: Taught at ICMP’s industry-standard facilities
- Lessons: Tuesday evenings 7- 9pm
- Next start date: Tues 17th September
- Cost: £199