Description:
Welcome to your 2-week course on developing vibrato with Camille van Niekerk! If you haven’t already completed a level 1 beginner course, we recommend you start there. This series assumes that you are matching pitch and accessing the different registers in your voice. You can still be a beginning singer, but if you’re brand-new, the level 1 beginner course is where you should start.
If any exercise goes too high or low to be sung, we encourage you to continue singing the pitches you’re able to. Additionally, you’re welcome to alter or substitute the syllable for something that feels easier.
Remember: vibrato is your voice’s natural method for protecting itself! We can encourage vibrato by working our voice, and then giving it a chance to relax and find proper balance. The two following exercises will do just that.
Exercises:
Rapid 15151
Descending waterfall 8531
Lessons:
- Day 1: What Is Vibrato?
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Day 2:
Body Engagement
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Day 3:
Cord Closure
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Day 4:
Resonant Space
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Day 5:
Relaxation
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Day 6:
Silly Sounds And Emotional Connection
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Day 7:
Diphthongs
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Day 8:
Recreating “Natural” Vibrato
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Day 9:
Straight Tone and Vibrato
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Day 10:
Slowing Down A Tremolo
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Day 11:
Speeding Up A Wobble
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Day 12:
Vibrato At The End Of A Phrase
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Day 13:
Vibrato At The End Of A Sustained Pitch
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Day 14:
Congratulations & Vibrato-focused Warmup
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.