The definitive course to begin singing in worship ministry.
By the end of this course, you'll know:
✅ How to unlock your voice to sing with power & authority
✅ The fundamentals of vocal technique made simple & easy to understand, such as breathing, dynamics, diction, pitch, etc.
✅ In-depth demonstrations of good & bad technique so you can apply concepts & self teach
✅ Advanced tips for tight harmonies, killer vocal trios, engaging stage presence, effective leadership & deep spiritual maturity
✅ And much more!
✅ Includes 170 min. video run time, 170 multiple choice quiz/test questions, 24 paragraph-answer critical thinking questions, 9 Coaching Community prompts & 3 posts.
(Used in multiple courses: 7 min. video, 6 quiz questions & 3 posts.)
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Here's a lesson from Module 3 of this award-winning course:
Remember:
We don’t want tension, but we do want to press on our diaphragm gently but firmly while we sing.
Think of it like we are pushing the air out of a blow up mattress. We want to gently but firmly push on our core (the mattress filled with air), so that the air is a steady stream to work with.
If we took a big breath, then we have a lot to work with. This is again why breathing is so important, because without a big breath, we can’t generate the air to sustain singing with power.
Another way to think of is it is tightening it like a drum. It feels like a gentle tightening from my sternum to my belly/diaphragm, but while still singing relaxed & free.
The important thing when singing with power is not to force it.
We don’t strain or tense up, but rather relax & sing with command, authority & presence.
Here's what's included in your course!
Step #1: Get functional first & lay a solid foundation of vocal technique.
Module 1 - "Warmups & Eliminating Tension"
- Beginning vocal posture
- Why we want to eliminate tension to avoid long-term injury
- Why warmups can make or break your voice
- Specific vocal warmups
- How get the most from imitating other artists
- Bonus: The unique warmups I use (and why you should be careful when you try them)
Module 2 - "Breathing & Pitch"
- How to get proper breath support for maximum sustainability
- How to strategically choose your breathing by understanding phrases
- How to mentally approach singing on pitch
- How to develop an ear to hear when you're flat or sharp
Module 3 - "Powering Up"
- The importance of an open mouth
- Tips to get a powerful sound if you can't open your mouth wide (such as if you have TMJ)
- Where to place the sound in our face so it feels easy and resonates freely
- What should our tongue be doing so we don't hinder our vocal sound
- How to use our core to sing with maximum strength
Step #2: Expand your toolbelt of vocal techniques & concepts.
Module 4 - "Diction, Vowels & Keeping Time"
- How to shape our sound with our diction
- How we use vowels & consonants for different purposes vocally
- How to sing in the pocket rhythmically
- How to help our band keep time when singing (especially with a click track)
Module 5 - "Advanced Vocal Techniques"
- How to use vibrato tastefully to give our vocal sound extra sustain & freedom
- How to control vibrato so it doesn't overpower our sound
- The power of dynamics & how to access the extremes of your voice
- Best practices for head voice (male & female)
- How to use the microphone as part of your instrument to unlock your voice
Step #3: Prepare for professional-tier worship ministry.
Module 6 - "Harmony"
- An introduction to how harmony works & how to find it
- Tips to find the "low" or "tenor" harmony by ear
- Tips to find the "high" or "alto" harmony by ear
- 2 part vs. 3 part harmony, and how it changes the options we have for parts in worship music
Module 7 - "Tips For Vocal Trios"
- A bunch of tips to get killer vocal trios, including tips on blending, listening, dynamics, breathing and more.
- The things pros are listening for when they put a vocal trio together
- How to workshop a vocal trio to get maximum impact & unified sound
Module 8 - "Stage Presence & Authority"
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How your stage presence can make a massive difference in how people respond in worship
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The importance of memorization & getting away from music stands (you can do it!)
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Strategies to begin developing the ability to tastefully ad-lib without distracting from worship
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The importance of rejecting jealousy & being a spiritually healthy team member as a vocalist
