JMC Academy

208 Park Street

South Melbourne, VIC, 3205

10am-4pm

Lunch at the Rising Sun Hotel 12.30-1.30

(At own expense. Orders taken prior to the day)

Full day, or half day sessions available.

SESSION 1: 10AM-12.30PM

1. Vocal Warm Up and Introduction

o Group vocal warm-up tailored to emerging voices

o Introduction to vocal load concepts and pacing

2. Critical Listening & Style Mapping -

o Identify stylistic parameters (pop, R & B, folk, indie, etc.)

o Listen and reflect on performance hazards for young artists

3. Repertoire Strategy for Emerging Voices

o Choosing sustainable songs for beginners and adolescents

o Building from sections to full-song stamina

o Text, range, and tessitura mapping for emerging voices

4. Experiential Exercises

o Group participation in physical and vocal exercises

o “Hook to Full Song” progression: in the studio and in practice

SESSION 2: 1.30PM-4PM

1. Live Masterclass – 1.30PM-3.10PM

o Secondary school-aged and emerging adult singers workshop

repertoire

o Style coaching, vocal health reflections, audience engagement

critique

2. Wrap-Up & Discussion – 3.10PM-4PM

o Identifying next steps for voice studios and music teachers

o Q&A with emphasis on real-world applications in teaching

Contact the host of Pop, Rock, & Beyond: Contemporary Voice in Practice.