Description:
Take a minute or two to stretch and breathe slowly, in and out through your nose. Relax your abdomen so you can feel your belly, ribs and back expanding with each inhale. Have a glass of water nearby, and let’s warm up together!
Hiss & HO: Hiss (12, 12, 123) - breathe - HO (12, 12, 12345) - breathe-
Spoken “GO”: 1-2-3-2-1
Chest voice “GO”: 1 (spoken), 121 (sung)
Head voice “Woo”: Woo-woo (spoken), 3-2-1 (sung)
Chest & head voice “HEY hoo HEY”: 1 8 1
Mix-building “NO-oo”: 18-531
Mix-building “NG” slide: 181
Mix building “ONE”: 13531
Lessons:
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.