Description:
Welcome to lesson 4! Today we’re talking about healthy vocal technique: what it is, why it’s so important, and the general principles you should always keep in mind when you sing. Your voice is irreplaceable, and I care about it. I want you to sing for years and years to come. So if your body is telling you something’s not right, listen to it!
- Exercise: Basic Vi (pattern: 5-3-1-3-5-3-1)
- Working with your anatomy, review of proper alignment
- Breath management
- Training the voice with exercises
- Review exercise: Basic Vi 5-3-1-3-5-3-1
Audio:
Lessons:
- Day 1: Welcome to 30-Day Singer
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Day 2:
Quick Warm-Up Routine
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Day 3:
Getting the Most Out of This Course
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Day 4:
Healthy Vocal Technique
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Day 5:
All About Posture
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Day 6:
Breathing For Singing
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Day 7:
Vocal Anatomy: Meet the Larynx
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Day 8:
Applying Warm Ups To Song Work
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Day 9:
Recap of Healthy Technique - Rest, Ear Training, or Listening Day
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Day 10:
Cord Compression
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Day 11:
Chest Voice
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Day 12:
Head Voice
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Day 13:
Stretching Your Range
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Day 14:
Tone
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Day 15:
FAQ & Troubleshooting
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Day 16:
Recap of Growth
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Day 17:
Dynamics
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Day 18:
Belting
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Day 19:
Vocal fry
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Day 20:
Falsetto
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Day 21:
Runs, Turns & Falls
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Day 22:
Vibrato
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Day 23:
Mix voice
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Day 24:
Recap - Rest, Ear Training, or Listening Day
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Day 25:
Song Analysis
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Day 26:
Phrasing & Style
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Day 27:
Confidence & Nerves
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Day 28:
Performance
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Day 29:
Growing as an Artist/Performer
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Day 30:
Congratulations!
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.