Workshops
Two different classes!
Be a better vocal musician in 2012.
Would you like to feel confident holding your part in a choir?
Would you like to be able to pick out a tune on the piano from the sheet music?
Would you like to know how to copy down the tune from a song you like on the radio?
Sight Singing for Beginners is for any vocalist wanting to learn solid basics of how to read a solo and choral vocal score: staffs, clefs, measure numbers, key and time signatures, note values. Practice in a lively supportive atmosphere. Soon you’ll be able to pick out your part at home from the sheet music. There’ll be friends to call for help and congratulations. Impress yourself and others with new confidence in your music skills in just five sequential sessions.
5 Mondays • 3 pm
5 Mondays • 4:15 pm
Both classes:
The Oakland Studio
Fee $150 for 5 sessions, 1.25 hours long
Bonus: Bring a friend and receive a free 30-minute private session with Lauren to help you stay on track.
Call 510 652-1298 for registration and questions.
Class will take place with a registration of five or more students.
Workshop
Would you like to continue singing in our choral ensemble this fall? Singing together, like social dancing sets ups that “good” energy: endorphins that counteract stress and strain. The vibrations created in the body truly do heal us on a cellular level, and counteract age and illness-related depression while giving us a chance to learn skills, connect with others, laugh and make something beautiful.
We’ll include the beginners and the more advanced singers in learning songs, rounds, chants and arranged choral music by composers from Becky Reardon to Isaye Barnwell. Session one, you’ll surprise yourself by being able to learn and sing a piece together. By session two, you’ll have two more under your belt. By session 4, we may have five songs to enjoy and perform.
You will strengthen your voice, increase your range and projection, grow in confidence and make new friends as you sing. Come and join us to make a joyful noise!
5 Mondays from 12-1:30 pm
The Oakland Studio
Fee: $170
**Bonus: bring a friend and receive a free 30-minute private session with Lauren to help you stay on track.
“That class was the joy of the year…truly. I would like to attend another. I’m not much of a singer, and found myself quite closed within, but I left the class singing down the street…letting a voice out! It was a miracle. Really.” —a class participant
Call 510 652-1298 for registration and questions.
Class will take place with a registration of 8 or more.