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US$54.00
per week per student
Classical Vocal Technique for Intermediate Singers (Opera, Art Song, etc.)
First Name
Ellie
Last Name
Seligmann
Course Summary
This course offers one-on-one voice lessons with Ellie Seligmann, an experienced singer and teacher of classical singing. Students will learn how the human body can produce specific vocal sounds, and learn to apply that knowledge through the use of their own body. Learning in this way will help students to produce a more free and natural sounding singing style. Students will also learn to develop healthy singing habits which will maximize their volume and optimize the quality of their singing while protecting their vocals.
Lives In
Aurora, CO
United States
Course Duration
12 Weeks
Number of Students per section
2
Course Level
Intermediate
Instruction Language
English
Educator Profile
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Instructor
First Name
Ellie
Last Name
Seligmann
Number of years of relevant experience
18 Years Experience
From: United States
Teacher Skill Keywords
Classical vocal
vocal coach
voice teacher
voice training
Opera
singing
Study Details
BS Voice Performance & Business
Indiana University
Master of Music Education
University of Northern Colorado
Course Details
Students will learn how the human body can produce specific vocal sounds, and learn to apply that knowledge through the use of their own body. Learning in this way will help students to produce a more free and natural sounding singing style. Students will also learn to develop healthy singing habits which will maximize their volume and optimize the quality of their singing while protecting their vocals. Students will further develop and integrate the key elements of diction, resonance, breath support, and style in their vocal literature in a way that is appropriate for their voice type and skill level.
About Ellie Seligmann: An accomplished classical vocalist, Ellie Seligmann has been teaching singing in her private studio in Colorado for more than 18 years. She has performed opera and concert works throughout the United States as well as across Europe. She has been an invited clinician to many vocal workshops and master classes for the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the Music Teachers National Association. Ellie holds a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and a Master's degree in Music Education and is a certified vocologist by the National Center for Voice and Speech, and a Core Singing certified teacher.
The ipassio Edge
Students enrolling for this course on ipassio can be sure that they receive individual attention from the teacher, as the class strength is limited to 1 or 2 students. It also gives teachers the opportunity, to gauge their students progress in depth and make changes whenever and wherever required, to ensure the student gets the maximum out of this course. Since this course is detailed, students get the advantage of learning intricate details about this art form. The limited strength of the class also ensures that there is a strong bond between the students and their teacher clearing out any inhibitions that the student might have. The sustained guidance available from the teacher ensures that the student does not deviate from set goals or targets. Learning from a revered, experienced exponent of this art form, through the long duration of this course, keeps the student inspired and motivated to achieve more.
Course Specific Benefits
(1) Understanding of how singing is produced; (2) Understanding of the difference between healthy singing and unhealthy singing; (3) Breath support; (4) Diction; (5) Resonance; (6) Style; (7) Coaching & encouragement.
About Teacher
Ellie Seligmann has taught singing for more than 18 years in her private studio in Colorado. An accomplished classical vocalist, Ms. Seligmann has performed opera and concert works in the United States and Europe, and she has been an invited clinician for workshops and master classes for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the Music Teachers National Association, and others. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance and a Master's degree in Music Education, and is a certified vocologist by the National Center for Voice and Speech, and a CoreSinging certified teacher. Her students have won state and regional competitions in classical singing and have been accepted to some of the nation's most prestigious vocal music degree programs.
"From the first lesson, my experience with Ellie was absolutely transformative! Freeing up my singing self frees up many other parts of me as well. I am thrilled with the work!" - Joan Piasecki, adult voice student
"Not only has my daughter learned to sing but also to read and understand music. I recommend Ellie to anyone who loves to sing; she is gracious and caring for her pupils while providing an environment that fosters advancement for the very serious student." - R. Batenburg, proud parent
"My daughter, Alexzandria, has always loved to sing, but never had the confidence to allow her voice to be heard. Over the last year with Ellie, I have seen Alex's self confidence rise and her voice become stronger and more beautiful. She sings in front of others, loves to perform, and is pursuing a career choice in singing and theatre. Ellie is a wonderful teacher and role model, and we are very lucky to have found her." -Laurie Rust, proud parent
Prerequites
Students in this course should be at least 13 years of age and should be able to match pitch. To match pitch, a student should be able to hear a note sung or played on an instrument and they will be able to sing the same pitch within their vocal range. It is important that any students studying this intermediate course should have some level of past experience with classical style singing. Students will also need to sing during each lesson and should arrange to have access to Skype and have a location where they feel completely comfortable producing loud sounds.
Weekly Schedule
These sections are for individual students.
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Evening Section
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Thu 10:15 PM - 12:15 AM America/New_York
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FAQs
Question
Do I need to be able to read music?
Answer
No, while the ability to read music makes it easier to learn songs, one does not need to be able to read in order to produce beautiful singing!
Question
Do I need to be able to match pitch?
Answer
Yes. While one can certainly develop healthy singing habits without singing in tune, accurate intonation is a cornerstone of quality singing, and it is difficult to progress without this foundation.
Question
Do I need to purchase sheet music?
Answer
If you plan to sing specific songs during the course, it is recommended that you own sheet music for those songs. However, you may purchase sheet music on an as-needed basis, as you and/or your teacher select repertoire appropriate for your voice type and experience.
Question
How much time should a student enrolling for this course practice everyday?
Answer
This course will require practice time outside of lessons. Time spent practicing may vary from 15 minutes per day to an hour, depending on a student’s level of interest. Students who wish to become professional musicians will need more hours of practice per day using a different set of exercises and materials than students who are seeking to learn music as a hobby. Detailed structure of practice for each student will be discussed and explained during class.
Question
What if a student is unable to attend an upcoming class?
Answer
The student is required to inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session, two days prior to the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on teacher’s discretion.
Question
What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?
Answer
In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.
Question
How long will the teacher take to revert to a query raised after class hours?
Answer
Students should get a response within 24 hours if the teacher is not preoccupied or travelling.