One Day Intensive

Too often, performers are conditioned to think they have a "speaking voice" and a "singing voice." Yet, in fact, the voice we use to speak, laugh, cry, shout, scream, yawn, and call out, is the same voice we use to sing!

Joan Melton is a pioneer in the integration of singing techniques and voice training for the actor. Her work brings together the contrasting worlds of singing and acting training in an approach that is non-threatening, physically energizing, vocally freeing, and infinitely practical. You will experience a greater sense of ease and confidence, and gain a clearer understanding of what it means to have a technique you can trust.

This is a one-day introductory course, divided into two sessions:

Session I focuses on the foundational aspects of technique: alignment, breathing, range, resonance, articulation and connection, as outlined in ONE VOICE (Waveland, 2011).

Session II connects the phrasing of speaking and singing, and includes opportunities for both individual and ensemble performance.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that will allow you to move easily, and have sheet music available for songs that require accompaniment.