How to Sing

Overview

Course No. 7833

We didn’t think we could carry a tune in a bucket. But after these easy lessons, we kicked the bucket (in the right way)! Many people would love to sing but may question whether they can. In this inspiring course, celebrated singing teacher Professor Pierce shows you that the ability to sing is a basic human capacity that anyone can develop and enjoy.

Using engaging exercises and vocal techniques, Professor Pierce leads you through the fascinating process of vocal development, breaking down the elements of voice technique into practical steps. These expertly designed lessons provide a thorough understanding of vocal technique and the principles of vocal artistry—a rich resource for building solid skills as a singer and expressing yourself through any genre.

In this program, you’ll explore core areas of voice training, including:

• Freeing the Instrument

• Creating Healthy Vocal Tone

• Resonance

• Your Voice Type and Vocal Range

• Vocal Diction and Working with Lyrics

• Vocal Artistry and Performance

With these 24 empowering lessons, you can turn your singing dreams into reality and express yourself through this incredible musical medium.

Video Lectures

01: Anyone Can Sing

Explore the physiology of singing and the coordination of posture, breath, and tone while practicing basic vocalizations.

Duration: 35 min

02: Vocal Warm-Ups

Learn effective vocal warmups to build proper coordination for beautiful singing, and how to care for your vocal instrument.

Duration: 48 min

03: Aligning the Spine

Study spine structure and practice exercises for a free and dynamic posture that enhances sound production.

Duration: 47 min

04: Head and Neck Posture

Examine head and neck alignment’s role in supporting vocal function, practicing movements that affect vocal tone.

Duration: 47 min

05: How to Practice Anything

Study facets of efficient practice and develop a typical practice session structure.

Duration: 29 min

06: The Anatomy and Physiology of Breath

Get to know the respiratory system and practice exercises for increased flexibility and lung capacity.

Duration: 42 min

07: Inhalation for Singing

Explore three types of breath (clavicular, thoracic, and diaphragmatic) through a gentle, three-part yoga breath.

Duration: 33 min

08: Exhalation for Singing

Learn about the quality of exhalation and engage with the appoggio technique for a proper tone.

Duration: 48 min

09: Coordinating the Phases of Breath

Break down breathing phases and practice coordinating them while making decisions about phrases.

Duration: 48 min

10: Sound Production

Examine the anatomy of the larynx and study phonation, while practicing exercises for a healthy vocal tone.

Duration: 47 min

11: Onset: Engaging Balanced Tone

Discover methods to start tone cleanly, contrasting various onset techniques and practicing with “Amazing Grace.”

Duration: 53 min

12: Resonance: Exploring Vocal Colors

Study vocal resonance through exercises that enhance vibration within your vocal tract.

Duration: 43 min

13: Utilizing the Soft Palate

Explore the soft palate’s role in singing, learning techniques to engage it effectively.

Duration: 46 min

14: Releasing Jaw Tension

Understand the impact of jaw tension on singing and practice techniques to achieve a free jaw position.

Duration: 52 min

15: Your Voice Type

Begin exploring your vocal classification and grasp concepts of vocal registration.

Duration: 47 min

16: Maximizing Your Vocal Range

Learn to expand your vocal range through exercises focused on increasing flexibility and dynamics.

Duration: 56 min

17: Training Your Tongue

Practice techniques to free your tongue for better vocal control and sound quality.

Duration: 59 min

18: Articulating Vowels

Understand vowel production and practice forming them through various exercises.

Duration: 38 min

19: Articulating Consonants

Study the classification of consonants and how they function in singing, applying this knowledge in vocal pieces.

Duration: 46 min

20: Diction for Singing

Explore how pronunciation and syllabic stress communicate meaning and improve your singing diction.

Duration: 54 min

21: Engaging with Lyrics

Learn how to engage with lyrics through interpretation, research, and character analysis.

Duration: 37 min

22: Communicating through Song

Grasp the importance of aligning your intention with the message you want to convey through singing.

Duration: 49 min

23: Making Each Performance Personal

Study principles of vocal artistry and how to connect imaginatively with your performance material.

Duration: 57 min

24: Singing’s Surprising Benefits

Reflect on the physical and mental health benefits of singing and conclude with a final performance.

Duration: 58 min