14-Day Performance Course With Camille
by Camille van Niekerk
Description:
This course is designed to give you lots of tips and strategies to improve your ability to perform with ease and confidence. Even if you don’t plan on being a professional performing musician, learning to perform with charm and grace can be a skill that transfers to many other aspects of your life.
Lessons:
- Day 1: Welcome & What to Expect - Why perform?
- Day 2: Mindset, Nerves & Performance Anxiety
- Day 3: Song Choice
- Day 4: Analysis & Troubleshooting
- Day 5: Internalizing Your Cues & Memorization
- Day 6: Making A Song Your Own
- Day 7: Stage Presence
- Day 8: Casual Performances
- Day 9: Auditions, callbacks & talent shows
- Day 10: Special Events (weddings, parties, open mic nights)
- Day 11: Recording: Audio (multiple “takes”) & Video (live, “one take”)
- Day 12: Dress Rehearsal
- Day 13: Final Adjustments & Performance
- Day 14: Congratulations & What’s Next
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.