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Voice Technique and Performance Coaching
Celia Slattery teaches a functional approach to voice technique that gives students the control to safely produce thesounds they want. She offers a blend of technical and artistic skills to help each student discover and enhance their unique voice and
performance style.
Celia specializes in Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) styles, including jazz, pop, musical theater, cabaret, folk, rock and country, and she works with all ages and levels from beginners to professional performers.
WHO STUDIES WITH CELIA?
Beginners – Learn to feel comfortable singing with friends, in chorus, or at an open mic!
I've always wanted to be able to sing in a Gospel choir and the lessons made it a reality!"
- JR
Students – Develop your vocal potential; prepare for shows and school auditions.
"I just wanted to express my deep thanks to you for helping me to prepare my voice for my college auditions. I found your classes to be helpful, encouraging, and time-effective. I think you'll be pleased to hear that I got into both schools..."
- JO
Aspiring Professionals – Gain confidence, get your act together, get career advice.
Professional Performers – learn to stay healthy on the road. Develop your range and stamina and smooth out breaks - without sacrificing your personal style.
"Celia is both methodical and creative in her teaching…She teaches in a way that gradually adds challenges, and is unfailingly supportive and good-humored the entire time. Celia has also helped me bring much more expression to the songs I sing, helping me find a way to sing from a true place within me. "
- KW
Actors – prepare for musical theater auditions and shows.
"I got through auditions and was very glad I'd had some training with you! The upshot is I have been offered a place at East 15 School of Acting in East London.""
- RR
Classically Trained Singers – learn crossover techniques.
"Thank you for a great lesson today. I am enthusiastic about how you can help me explore and develop my singing into contemporary styles."
- DP
CELIA'S BACKGROUND
SUMMER SESSION
Special summer session rate: $475 for 8 lessons*
*must be taken between July 1 and Labor Day (10% savings)
Single Lesson: $65
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
Each lesson is adapted to the specific needs of the student, but generally includes the following:
- posture and breathing exercises
- vocalises (vocal exercises)
- application of technique covered in the lesson to a song
When students have no previous musical training they will also be coached in basic music theory as necessary. Tips for
song interpretation, style, stage movement, career advice, etc. will also be offered as appropriate.
Students can bring in music they want to work on, or will be assigned repertoire appropriate to their vocal range in a
variety of styles from the great American songbook, musical theater and contemporary pop music. (Sheet music in your
own key is most helpful. If music needs to be transposed, I can refer you to an accompanist.)
Students get the most out of their instruction when they practice. Even ten minutes a day is enough to make progress –
it's better to do a short amount consistently then to do a lot every once in a while (just like training at the gym!).
It is highly recommended that students bring in a cassette tape (tape recorder provided) or their own MP3 recorder to
record their lesson. Workshops
Performance Workshop
dates TBA
Become a more confident and expressive performer as you prepare for auditions, gigs, or open mics. In a supportive group atmosphere, focus on aspects of your vocal performance, including:
- Vocal technique: expand your range, smooth out breaks.
- Interpretation: become a more expressive performer by making the lyrics your own.
- Accompanist: learn how to help the accompanist help you.
- Stage presence: capture and enrapture your audience.
- Performance anxiety: learn techniques used by professional performers and athletes to use your fear to power your performance.
- Stage patter: stop losing your audience between songs. Use patter to bond with them.
You will need to have chosen and memorized your material in the correct keys prior to the class (1-3 pieces). Accompanist provided.
Yoga and Singing
Finding The Voice in The Body
Celia Slattery & Iyengar Yoga teacher Karin Stephan
Dates TBA
The Loft, Porter Square, Cambridge
$50.00
Yoga offers many benefits for singers, including relaxation, awareness, improved posture and breath support. In this afternoon workshop, we'll start with some simple but very profound asanas (physical postures) suitable for everyone, whether you have yoga experience or not.
The yoga will be followed by breathing and vocal exercises to make the connections between body, breath and sound, and we'll end with a group song to experience our newly freed voices!
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