Voice Training

Have you always wanted to sing? Let us teach you healthy vocal techniques to develop your voice to its fullest potential. Learn breath control and vocal placement, tone, phrasing and pitch, in addition to basic music theory and sight singing. Students will learn to exercise their vocal muscles to prepare for auditions and performances. Our lessons will also help students build confidence and pick appropriate audition material, all while having fun!

Protect Your Voice – Breathe To Sing

Natural ability is only the beginning for a singer. A singer will achieve longevity as a vocalist when he/she masters breathing technique. Learning proper breathing helps the vocal cords to keep moisture and not dry out. We show students how to breathe properly. We also emphasis when this breathing is done well and correct bad habits. Teachers work with the student for proper phrasing of song content. Breathing technique differs depending on the song. Prodigy teachers are aware of this and guide the student toward making breathing choices that also include good style choice.

Music Theory and Sight Singing

Consultations done with the student regarding their (or their parents if younger) goals in voice lessons will reveal the amount of emphasis towards sight reading That will take place. All Prodigy teachers emphasis that music theory and sight singing are an integral part of a student’s voice lesson progress. Students who are participating in NYSSMA festivals are expected to master theory including the Circle of Fifths and knowledge of musical symbols. In addition, students must be able to sight read up to their NYSSMA level.

Voice Performance Skill Enhancement

During our consultation, we may see that the student needs more emphasis on performance skills. First, we videotape student performances when the teacher feels the student is ready. Second, we use those recordings to help the student correct performance issues. Third, we help the student create a good videotape performance that can be referenced when performing in the future.

Audition Prep or Vocal Coaching

Performers who are preparing for an audition will do well to provide Prodigy teachers with as much information about the audition as possible. This will allow the teacher to prepare the artist for their audition. Artists who need vocal coaching (in the case of recording a project or working on prep for a show) will need a consultation with a Prodigy teacher who will give them guidance on how to move forward. “Having a good voice is just the first step,” says Prodigy Voice Coach Mr. Seta, “preserving it for the rest of your life is the next move. There’s nothing scarier than waking up and not being able to sing. Our techniques help you avoid that!”