VOCAL DEVELOPMENT
I have developed a series of vocal exercises that result in a practical practice that will improve all aspects of vocal production; breath, vocal placement, range, resonance, agility and colour. This series is derived from my 40 year practice and study of the human voice as both an actor and a singer.
OBJECTIVES
- Identify proper alignment and release muscular tension.
- Increase capacity for breath control, and connect the breath to sound and volume.
- Increase resonance and range.
- Develop placement and tone.
- Develop the ability to colour the voice for different styles of song and vocal production.
- Increase agility and enhance other vocal technique.
- Develop ability to sing in harmony and to improvise.
This series may be taught over nine hours and may be completed over a three day, week long, or weekly schedule. This series can be taught privately, or for up to 8 participants. The series may be enhanced by adding one on one sessions with participants, coaching prepared pieces. For groups larger than 8, the series may still be demonstrated and shared, but with far less individual guidance during the practice.
TEXT ANALYSIS AND CHARACTER DEVEOPMENT FOR THE ACTOR AND SINGER
The same precision with which an actor works to create a character must be applied to the preparation for a role in opera and musical theatre. One must explore the text and the creation of a character to fully realize the journey. This same diligence is necessary to perform an aria or pop song to it’s full potential. However the technical requirements of singing go beyond the spoken word and poetry. It is a constant negotiation between the physical demands of singing, and the emotional demands of the story.
OBJECTIVES
- To introduce and engage in character development techniques.
- Apply text analysis and acting techniques to a monologue, scene, aria or musical theatre piece.
- To explore the relationship of breathe to emotion.
This course may be taught in six hours and may be completed over a three day, week long, or weekly schedule. This course is suitable for individuals or groups up to 8 participants. The course may be enhanced by adding one on one sessions with participants, coaching prepared pieces. For groups larger than 8 the information may be presented in a lecture format.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions about these courses or to enquire about scheduling and fees.
e.stepkowski.tarhan@gmail.com