Description:
The steps we practiced today can be employed with any song to help you make it your own. To recap, here’s your step-by-step:
- Determine the general style.
- Remove the lyrics and sing the melody on a syllable that helps you capture the characteristic tone for that style.
- Form your own interpretation with phrasing, inflection, and dynamic variety.
- Connect to the emotion & message of the song, and let that further inform your performance.
- Incorporate any stylistic elements you think will fit well within your genre.
Have fun, and I’ll see you next time!
Lessons:
- 1: Intro
- 2: Warmup
- 3: Part 1: Classic
- 4: Part 2: Pop / R&B
- 5: Part 3: Jazz
- 6: Conclusion
Instructor: Camille van Niekerk
Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.