Description:
Pure vowels are another tell-tale sign that a singer is classically trained. Most Classical repertoire is in Latin, Italian, French, and German - all of which utilize vowels sounds that aren’t the norm in casual American English.
In this lesson, we’ll learn the five basic vowel sounds and practice singing them with a few exercises.
In this lesson, we’ll learn the five basic vowel sounds and practice singing them with a few exercises.
Lessons:
- 1: Introduction
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2:
High Palate
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3:
Pure Vowels
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4:
Space and Spin
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5:
Conclusion
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.