COVID-19 VIRUS UPDATE
In consideration of student care and well-being in this unpredictable time, I have made the difficult decision to run lessons via Skype for the last 2 weeks of Term 1. Assuming things unfold as predicted, this will continue for Term 2 so is a good test run, but more on that later.
Some students have already moved to Skype lessons for health reasons and whilst it is not perfect, it has been working well and has some advantages. Primarily, students are encouraged to develop aural skill and capacity because they have to do more vocal work unaccompanied. This improves note pitch accuracy, ability to stay in tune for a whole song, and remember and recall melodies. Additionally, Skype has a record function so students can work with a recording between lessons.
In my opinion, it is now, more than ever, so beneficial for us and our children to keep singing, with research indicating that singing improves vagus nerve activity (reducing stress response) and increases our ability to achieve mood regulation.
Some students have already moved to Skype lessons for health reasons and whilst it is not perfect, it has been working well and has some advantages. Primarily, students are encouraged to develop aural skill and capacity because they have to do more vocal work unaccompanied. This improves note pitch accuracy, ability to stay in tune for a whole song, and remember and recall melodies. Additionally, Skype has a record function so students can work with a recording between lessons.
In my opinion, it is now, more than ever, so beneficial for us and our children to keep singing, with research indicating that singing improves vagus nerve activity (reducing stress response) and increases our ability to achieve mood regulation.
TEACHING APPROACH
Charlotte accepts beginner through to advanced students. She works collaboratively to create an environment in which students feel encouraged and supported. This fosters student confidence to explore and express their true voice and realise vocal potential.
Charlotte's approach to working with the voice is grounded in classical technique. She teaches students how to use and extend their whole range in a way that is vocally safe and sustainable.
To support students to reach their personal and professional goals, lessons and workshops can be customised to include any of the following:
Vocal technique (for beginners this may start with how to sing in tune)
Vocal coaching (expression and song interpretation)
Harmony singing (most effective in a group lesson or workshop format)
Song writing
Performance skills
Developing self-confidence with self-expression, singing and public speaking
Musical Styles: Contemporary / Folk / Jazz / Blues / Country / Classical
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
Age: 10 years old and up (younger children by application)
VOICE WORK LOCATIONS
Charlotte runs Voice Work Studios at Aldinga and Chiton (nr Victor Harbor) and also runs occasional workshops in Adelaide City. For contact information click here.
Charlotte's approach to working with the voice is grounded in classical technique. She teaches students how to use and extend their whole range in a way that is vocally safe and sustainable.
To support students to reach their personal and professional goals, lessons and workshops can be customised to include any of the following:
Vocal technique (for beginners this may start with how to sing in tune)
Vocal coaching (expression and song interpretation)
Harmony singing (most effective in a group lesson or workshop format)
Song writing
Performance skills
Developing self-confidence with self-expression, singing and public speaking
Musical Styles: Contemporary / Folk / Jazz / Blues / Country / Classical
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
Age: 10 years old and up (younger children by application)
VOICE WORK LOCATIONS
Charlotte runs Voice Work Studios at Aldinga and Chiton (nr Victor Harbor) and also runs occasional workshops in Adelaide City. For contact information click here.
“My experience of Charlotte’s facilitation and teaching is one of warmth, creativity and energy. Charlotte brings the best out of me by creating kind spaces to explore ideas, build new skills and challenge my assumptions! […] as a student of Charlotte’s I’ve never had a more powerful experience than that of learning my own worth and capacity through vocalising, singing and song writing.”
Emma Willoughby, Senior Project Officer, SA Health
