Classical Vocal Technique for Intermediate Singers (Opera, Art Song, etc.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Students should get a response within 24 hours if the teacher is not preoccupied or travelling.

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!

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.