Voice Training: Beginners

About this course

This course introduces the foundations of healthy singing through physical and vocal warm-ups, technical exercises and work on selected songs. Participants explore posture, alignment, breathing, pitch, vocal quality, range, agility and resonance, alongside unaccompanied singing and singing with piano accompaniment. Basic musical features, notation and introductory interpretation are also covered. Group singing is the main format, with opportunities to work in pairs or individually. Tutor feedback, suggested practice goals and additional learning resources support development during the course.

What you'll learn

• Explain foundational aspects of how the singing voice works
• Demonstrate awareness of posture, alignment and breathing
• Identify ways to control vocal pitch and quality
• Perform exercises that develop vocal range, agility and resonance
• Recognise basic musical features and notation in the repertoire
• Apply basic interpretative skills when singing selected pieces

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners and near-beginners. Music-reading ability is not required, although some ability to pitch notes within the learner’s vocal range is described as helpful. Participation centres on group singing, with possible work in pairs or individually, and includes gentle physical warm-ups. Regular practice is encouraged.

• No music-reading ability is required
• Some ability to pitch notes within the vocal range is helpful
• Group singing is central, with possible pair and individual singing

Before you go

• Learners should bring resources supplied by the tutor ahead of each session.
• A notebook and pencil are useful.
• The course includes gentle physical warm-ups; learners should discuss any relevant issues with the tutor so adjustments can be considered.
• Regular practice is encouraged.