Beginner training plan
Your first lessonWe start by talking about the student and their interests in taking voice lessons. I take them through some breathing exercises and vocal warm ups and then some stretches to loosen up the head/neck and shoulders. We get into the basics of singing: how to stand, how to breathe and when, how to project and how to discern between the head voice and chest voice. We start to find out what your voice can do with continued training and new confidence. My homework for you is to pick five songs that you want to learn and practice. They can be original songs or covers but pick songs that match your style and vocal abilities. If you're in choir or in a band we can practice your songs so that you feel more confident and prepared for your performance.
Lesson 2-3We review exercises and warm ups each week. We'll go through the process of how to prepare and train like a vocalist. We'll work through the five songs each week until you feel confident singing them in public.
Lesson 4-10We will warm up and prep ourselves to sing and continue working on the challenges of singing and how to preserve your voice for long sets. If you want to learn more than the five songs we can add as many as you like.
Lesson 11+We will warm up and prepare as usual. We'll continue working on the songs you chose. Homework for the future: always be planning for your next song or your next show. Be looking forward to playing with different artists and supporting them by going to their shows. Learn by doing and practice. Don't be afraid to mess up until you no longer mess up.
