When considering voice
lessons, remember:
Improving
the voice takes time. Compare it to studying any other type of
musical instrument -- piano, guitar, flute, etc. Don’t expect to be
“great” in six weeks. Most beginning voice students should see
significant change in their singing within three to six months of study.
Achieving
vocal progress takes personal commitment. Training the voice is
largely a matter of intrinsic muscular development. Just as athletes
maintain a regular training schedule, students of singing should devote at least a
half-hour daily practice to vocal exercises, with additional time spent on
repertoire assigned for development.
At
NOVA Academy,
tremendous emphasis is placed on
developing a healthy vocal technique that reflects a strong, focused tone
and the ability to produce a variety of vocal styles.
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Just
as each student is different, every studio has a unique teaching style.
Learning is maximized when the student is working with a teacher who is
compatible with his/her musical goals and disposition.
NOVA Academy invites you to
try a free 30-minute introductory voice lesson.
Just call for an appointment.
VOICE LESSONS
At
NOVA Academy, classical
vocal studies are based on a 12-week
quarter system. Private Lessons are
set up on an appointment
basis and are priced according to age and experience levels.
NOVAA
offers private lessons in all
aspects of vocal performance. Lessons are personalized for each student to encourage a love of music,
develop specific skills of technique and musicianship, and inspire creative
expression. Students in our Individual Instruction program are given
opportunities to perform, from informal performance studios to artist master
classes and recitals. Length of instruction is based on age and technique
levels; 30,
45, and 60-minute lessons are offered.
Depending on the results of a
short interview, beginning
music studies may be helpful prior to studying private voice. It
is highly recommended that students with no previous musical
training enroll in a music fundamentals class
before starting vocal lessons.
Audio
equipment is provided for students to record their lessons. Additionally,
lesson sheets are provided to help you track your progress, record assignments,
etc. In Voice Lessons, handout sheets of musical examples, diction
exercises, etc. will be provided based upon the needs of the Student.
Students will need to purchase music for study as assigned. For your convenience, music books
used in lessons are available online through NOVAA's website.
CLASS VOICE
This 10-week course is recommended for young singers, church or
community
choir participants, or community theater performers who have not
yet held a role.
Understanding
your Vocal Instrument is crucial in developing a healthy singing
technique. Topics
in this course Include
Vocal and Supporting Anatomy, Focus, Pitch
Accuracy, Articulation, and introduction to the International Phonetic
Alphabet. Minimum Class size: 3, Maximum: 8.
PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS
Private voice lessons are scheduled by
appointment. No pre-requisite; however, because the ability
to read music and efficient use of keyboard are directly related to vocal
progress, a placement test may be required to assess the needs of the
student. Inadequate vocal experience and understanding of music theory
will be recommended to a
music
fundamentals class.
VOICE
O: JUNIOR STUDIES
Age requirement: 11 - 12
years only. Half-hour lessons, once a week. Emphasis on
rudiments of vocal singing technique, and diction;
literature studied includes Italian, English and American art songs; introduction
to musical theater repertoire. Students should plan to practice exercises
and repertoire
for a half-hour daily.
VOICE
I: BEGINNING
Age requirement: 13 years
or older. Forty-five minute lesson, once a week. Emphasis on
rudiments of vocal singing technique, and diction;
literature studied includes Italian, English and American art songs; introduction
to musical theater repertoire. Students should plan to practice exercises
and repertoire
half-hour daily practice.
VOICE
II: INTERMEDIATE
Forty-five minute lesson,
once a week. Structured for those who have
studied privately for a year, acquired some vocal technique and who have
solo performance experience. Emphasis is
placed on strengthening the voice through art song, oratorio, operatic and
musical theater literature.
VOICE
III: COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Forty-five minute lesson,
twice a week. Generally,
for those singers who have studied privately for at least a year, acquired a healthy
vocal technique and who need to prepare for college entrance and scholarship
auditions. Emphasis is
placed on strengthening the voice and preparing literature appropriate
for classical vocal studies and/or
musical theater.
VOICE
IV: ADVANCED - NON PROFESSIONAL
One Forty-five minute lesson per
week, or one one-hour lesson per week. Singers with at least two
years private study who maintain a strong,
healthy vocal technique may study advanced
vocal technique which incorporates the study of French, Italian,
German, English and American vocal literature.
VOICE
IV: ADVANCED
One or two Forty-five
minute lessons
per week, or one one-hour lesson per week. Post-secondary (age 18 and
over). Professional level singers who maintain a strong, healthy
vocal technique throughout their engagements may study advanced vocal
technique which incorporates the study of French, Italian, German,
English and American vocal literature.
REPERTOIRE / ROLE COACHING
Repertoire not assigned
by a NOVAA Instructor may not be addressed in regular private lessons.
If a student enrolled in private voice receives a role in a production, or
wants to study songs not assigned by an Instructor, special arrangements may
be made to coach the project.
Repertoire/role
coaching will be based upon needs of the project in question and individual
performance needs of the student. One
assessment session, no longer than 45 minutes will determine
the individual performance needs of the student; the assessment session
will cost the current rate of one 45-minute voice lesson. The results
of this assessment session will determine the number of coaching sessions
required, as well as the cost per session.
Coaching is also available
to singers not currently enrolled in NOVAA's Private Vocal Instruction
Program. Please call 330-342-7827 or email
NOVAA to schedule an evaluation session.
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