Vocal Health & Freedom: How to Sing with Your Whole Soul

OVERVIEW

• A workshop for singers of all levels who want to be able to sing authentically and freely, with an emphasis on pop and rock vocal techniques (18+)
• Setup: There will be chairs for all attendants, speaker / PA system, and a projector/monitor for presentations

WORKSHOP GOALS

• To help people sing better!
• To create a nurturing environment for the amplification and growth of authentic voices
• To give people the tools they need to make informed decisions about their voices
• To break down stigmas that people who have taken voice lessons or choir probably have internalized because of the toxicity of how music is usually taught in schools

For more info, please send an email to [email protected]

Info: Understanding the voice:
-Vocal hygiene
-Body anatomy
-Posture, and stretching
Singing without tension
-Breathing
-More posture and stretching
Preparing to sing
-Gentle vocal exercises / how to warm up

Info: Figuring out how you want to sound
-How to listen to other singers for inspiration
-Self reflection questions / journaling exercise and group discussion
Finding your placement
-More advanced vocal exercises
-Determining your natural range
-Techniques for gender euphoria / range fuckery

Info: Karaoke-style performances from attendants with (very gentle and supportive) critiques / suggestions from me

Host or Publisher Collide Zine