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Greetings Vocal Artist: Welcome to Phoenix Medias Voice for Individuals Training Program. We are really excited to have you on board, lets start with some preliminaries and move on to increasing your vocal skill promoting you to be the best vocalist you can be! Please complete the applicable information in packet and print, your vocal trainer will provide a folder for you to insert your forms at the first session. Keep your file handy it will be used each time you have a lesson. Thank you again we will see your soon!

Phoenix Media Tri- City Music Enterta inment & Seminars, LLC

Phoenix Media Tri-City Music Entertainment & Seminars, 200 Davis Street, Chesterfield SC 29709, First Floor, Suite 300

Individual Voice Lesson Pack

Please Complete Information below:

Trainees Under 18 years of age, require parents permission.Please complete and initial to acknowledge highlighted statements below. Parental Consent

I _____________________________________________ Parent of _________________________________ acknowledge my expressed written permission for my child to participate in individual music lessons with _______ (Trainers Initials) an authorized representative of Phoenix Media Tri-City Music Entertainment & Seminars, LLC.
_______ I acknowledge all information regarding the child has been completed or prior permission was given for completion by the parent. _______I also acknowledge responsibility of the agreed terms for services provided and all fees are submitted on the day of each lesson unless otherwise arranged by Instructor. (Failure to adhere will cancel agreement immediately) _______ I have agreed upon location which is _______________________________________________ _______ I agree there will be an adult present at the location each time of scheduled instruction. Parent Signature _____________________________________________ Date ______________________

Trainee Name: __________________________ Age: _____________________

Grade: ________

Lesson Location: ______________________________________

Day: M TWTHFSSU

Time: ______________

First Lesson: ________________

Last Lesson: ______________

Years in vocal music _________________________

Vocal Level Scale 1-10 _____________________

Professional Goals:________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

Complete By Trainer Only:

Trainee Name_____________________________________________ Trainer Initial ____________________

Beginning Assessment Date: _______________________________ Score__________________________________(Each Questions worth 10 points Each)

Tone quality(natural, unforced);

Posture and breath support;

Technical accuracy(pitches, rhythm, intonation and diction);

Use of full vocal range;

Vocal Range:

Musicality(phrasing, dynamics, style);

Interpretation of the songs meaning and the ability to communicate to the audience;

Presence, etiquette and decorum

Hearing Ability (Call and Response, Beat Patterns)

Trainer Recommends
_______ consecutive (weekly to bi-weekly) Voice Lessons to promote vocal well-being, enhance skill, and increase overall vocal performance. (In most assessments lessons 1-6 are the minimum recommended) Trainee Goals: ________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

12 Weekly Vocal Lesson Plans

Lesson 1: How the Voice Works
Introduction, Assessment, Goal Setting, Discussion and Vocal Demonstration. Overview of what the instruction offers and what it does not. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lessons 2 & 3: Breathing Support and Technique

An examination of habits involving posture, emotions, musculature, vocal folds, and youre resonating and articulating systems. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lesson 4: Discovering the Source of Sound

A study of the spine with an introduction of extension and awareness exercises. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lesson 5: Touching and Amplifying Sound

Learning to find, feel, and feed vibrations in the body. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lessons 6 & 7: The Channel for Sound

The jaw, the tongue, the soft palate, and yawning. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lesson 8: Channel Resonation

Exercises for examining and "tasting" the mouth, chest cavity, nasal and sinus resonating chambers. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lesson 9: Releasing Sound

Practicing emanating sound from the physical center of your body: the diaphragm.

Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lesson 10: Vocal Range

Exercises to help you build awareness of a resonating ladder that opens your voice to its widest possible range. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lesson 11: Breathing Power

Using imagery to extend your breath support. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

Lesson 12: Breathing and Articulation

Examination of articulating surfaces and the creation of consonant and vowel sounds. Trainer Comments/ Recommendations: ___________________________________________________________

**Each Week Trainee should read and reference Voice Training 101 pdf. file to become familiar with body functions and terms for voice training.

Vocal Dos and Donts

Dos
Avoid dairy products and orange juice the day of a performance. Avoid places with toxic substances in the air (chemicals, tar, etc.). Stay relaxed (avoid stress), especially in the days before a performance. Eat a healthy diet (plenty of good protein, fresh fruits and vegetables). Get plenty of rest especially two days before a performance. Drink plenty of water. Train with a qualified teacher regularly. Speak at your own pitch (as in agreeing with someone by saying "mmm-hmm"). Vocalise (Practice at least 3 scales) daily. Warm up properly before singing. See a qualified ENT if you have prolonged hoarseness. Sing softly (mark) new songs when you are first learning them. Support your singing voice properly. Keep your larynx in a comfortable Speech Level at all times when singing (dont let it lock down or jam up). Build your voice properly before trying to sing with a lot of power or volume.

Dont
Belt songs. Clear your throat continually. Drink alcohol on or before the day of a performance. "Pull" the chest-voice (if you are hoarse after singing, see a teacher!). Cough excessively. Drink coffee directly before a performance. Smoke any substance. Talk a lot on the day of a performance. Try to talk or sing over a cold or laryngitis. Try to talk over loud noise, (like in bars, amusement parks, big parties, etc.). Try to sing if it hurts to swallow. Whisper loudly or sing in a "breathy" voice. Scream. Use recreational drugs and/or mind-altering drugs. Try to change your natural speaking voice (make it lower or raspy).

Complete By Trainer Only:

Trainee Name_____________________________________________

Trainer Initial ____________________

Ending Assessment Date: _______________________________________ Score__________________________________ (Questions worth 10 points each)

Tone quality(natural, unforced);

Posture and breath support;

Technical accuracy(pitches, rhythm, intonation and diction);

Use of full vocal range;

Musicality(phrasing, dynamics, style);

Interpretation of the songs meaning and the ability to communicate to the audience;

Presence, etiquette and decorum

Hearing Ability (Call and Response, Beat Patterns)

Are additional Lessons Needed to Achieve goals? _______________________

Comments: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________