If you can talk, you can sing!

Sometimes learning to sing can seem a bit scary or hard, but this 6 week in-person course is a fun and easy way to get you started on your ‘learn to sing’ journey.

Who it’s for:

Anyone with a desire to sing!

Best for those with little or no experience singing. This could be a great first step if you’ve been considering taking private singing lessons, a refresher for those who haven’t sung for a while, or just a much needed dose of musical inspiration for music lovers. Maybe you only ever sing in the car and the shower, maybe you sang in choir when you were younger, or maybe you’ve taken a handful of singing lessons before.

Whatever your musical background is, this course is designed to be a gentle and enjoyable introduction to singing, and there is no pre-requisite knowledge! This course is designed for adults.

What’s included: 

• 4 x 90 Minute Group Workshops (max 10 ppl)
• 2 x 30 Minute Private Lessons
• Handouts for Each Session
• Recorded Vocal Warm Up and Cool Down

What to expect: 

A comprehensive introduction to singing for beginners. Learn basic voice techniques in a safe and friendly environment, and start to experiment with what your voice can do. Every session will include practical exercises, singing songs either solo or in a group, and strengthening your voice.  

Handouts are provided for each workshop session, along with recorded warm ups and your own personalised backing track for a solo song, so it will be easy to develop your own at-home practise routine.  

You will walk away feeling more confident in your singing voice, and knowing how to exercise and train your voice to become a stronger singer. There is no obligation to sing alone in front of the group, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself feeling so confident in your singing ability by the end of the course, that you are dying to get up and show off what you’ve learnt!

Weekly outline: 

Week 1: Group Workshop – 6:30-8:00pm Monday 30th January @ EC Venue, Fortitude Valley

Intro to singing, warming up and cooling down your voice, pitch matching, and singing in tune. Singing together in a group.

Week 2: Group Workshop – 6:30-8:00pm Monday 6th February @ EC Venue, Fortitude Valley

Breathing for singing, postural alignment and the voice-body connection, and how to care for your voice. Singing together in a group.

Week 3: Private Lesson – Monday 13th February @ Emma’s Studio, South Brisbane OR Online via Zoom 

Individual lesson times are by appointment, other days may be available during that week if a convenient Monday time is unavailable.

This 30 minute session is your chance to focus on your own individual needs as a singer. Emma will help you choose a solo song that suits your voice, and provide you with a backing track in the right key for your voice so you can practice at home.

Week 4: Group Workshop – 6:30-8:00pm Monday 20th February @ EC Venue, Fortitude Valley

Performance skills, managing nerves, using a microphone, portraying confidence on stage. Singing solo and in a group. 

Week 5: Group Workshop – 6:30-8:00pm Monday 27th February @ EC Venue, Fortitude Valley

Refresher and consolidation of the skills learnt, performance masterclass, and mini performance of solo songs (optional).   

Week 6: Private Lesson – Monday 6th March @ Emma’s Studio, South Brisbane OR Online via Zoom

Individual lesson times are by appointment, other days may be available during that week if a convenient Monday time is unavailable.

This 30 minute session is your chance to ask any lingering questions and plan out what’s next for your singing journey. Walk away with a practise routine (written and audio recordings) to maintain and build on your new skills!

Price:

$325 per participant, to be invoiced upon registration and payable prior to commencement of course.

Locations: 

Group workshops will be set in the stunning ‘Blackbox Studio’ at EC Venue in Fortitude Valley. 

Address: 17 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley.

Street parking is available on McLachlan street and surrounding streets, and the venue is walking distance from the Fortitude Valley train station.  

Private lessons will take place in Emma’s singing studio in the ‘Ashville’ building in South Brisbane, or online via Zoom. 

Address: 17 Browning St, South Brisbane.

For online lessons, zoom link will be sent upon booking.  

Parking is available in the surrounding streets, or at the West Village shopping centre a 3 minute walk away.