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Sing Your Heart Out At The Academy

Kids, teens and adults can all partake of this Spring’s Voice Classes beginning mid-February. Learning to sing in a group setting offers many benefits to beginners and experienced singers alike. Our Voice instructors and the Academy’s Director Libby Curtis share their thoughts.

 

Jackie Salvadore Voice LessonsJackie Salvador, a Mason Vocal Performance alum, teaches energetic voice classes to kids ages 5-8 and 9-12 on Tuesday evenings. “We try different ways of producing sounds and singing,” says Ms. Salvador. “We do this through physical and vocal warmups, singing different styles of songs and singing together as an ensemble.”

 

The younger kids are given simpler songs in order to have the time to explore their voices and not have to struggle with  learning and memorizing more complex songs. This gives them the chance to fully enjoy each song and give their best performance at the end of the session. They may even add some physical movement/dancing to a song or two!

“As a bonus to the older kids, I also love giving each of them the opportunity to sing a little solo,” explains Ms. Salvador. “It gives them the chance to show the progression they have made individually. They will also sing as an ensemble to show how well they progressed together.”

 

 

Seon Gyu Park Voice LessonsLyric soprano Seon Gyu Park teaches the teen and adult voice classes on Thursday evenings. “In the group classes, my students enjoy listening to each other sing, as they learn a lot that they can apply to their own technique,” states Ms. Park. “Ensemble instruction is a very rewarding experience. Also, when they sing solos in front of the class, I am able to act as their vocal coach, providing them with helpful technique and performance feedback.”

 

Academy Director Libby Curtis, a singer and former voice instructor for over 20 years, states that Group Voice Class was always one of her favorite classes to teach. “It gives everyone a wonderful opportunity to learn from each other in a supportive and nurturing environment,” explains Ms. Curtis. “Whether you are a novice or fairly experienced singer, singing together and individually helps highlight some of the universal fundamentals and concerns that we all deal with while learning good breathe support using a relaxed and free instrument. Plus, it’s just so much fun!”

 

Kids singing in voice class

 

Whether you are just starting to explore your vocal abilities, preparing for an audition, or looking for performance opportunities, group voice class is the place to be! The Spring semester session starts in a few weeks, so sign up and reserve your spot today!

 

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

 

The Academy will be closed for Spring Break beginning Monday, March 25 and will re-open on Monday, April 1. We will be operating with limited hours. For any urgent requests, please call 703-993-9889.

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