R&B - Vocals - Pro School Course

The study of R&B and the concepts and techniques necessary for successful study and vocal performance of R&B. Topics included will be: a listening session of important R&B vocalists through time, and its evolution as an art form. Discussion of what makes this music so compelling and deep, and how it has changed over the years. Vocal recital sessions will be held with hands-on techniques and exercises in how to sing this style of music correctly and honestly.

In Class Credits: 24

Project Credits: 16

Total Credits: 40

Eligibilty

Singing experience: at least 2-5 years.

Added advantage for those who have studied in: The Trinity Rock & Pop School / Rock School from Grade 4 onwards I Trinity Guild Hall / ABRSM from Grade 3 and above.

If not, the student should have adequate knowledge in music theory, which shall be tested by our teachers. This would include music concepts, reading and writing skills (tabs, notations, etc.)

The student will have to prepare two songs which can be performed with a backing track at the auditions, or bring in sheet music for an accompanist to play with.

The student has to demonstrate the ability to sing major and minor scales, and the ability to sight-read.

Fluency in English

Privileges

10 Hours of advance booking available per week for individual practice and projects.

Unlimited spot bookings available for individual practice and projects on first come first serve basis.

Access to studio facility for recording projects.

Access to Band Rehearsal room for performances projects.

Access to auditorium for performances projects and shows.

Rules

Bookings are made available subject to project brief, class schedule and availability.

Student has to pass in all projects for successful completion of the module.

Attendance percentage lower than 50% disqualifies the student from the current module.

In the event of failure in a module or disqualification from a module, a student can test out of the module. Testing out charges will be applicable.

The focus here will be on providing a condensed, yet thorough, practical approach to vocals – through simple and fundamental techniques and concepts that can be easily learned and quickly applied.

Each module will focus on the required techniques for performing in a given style, with the emphasis on learning these techniques through studying actual music and musical application, rather than focusing on a wealth of technical exercises.

In addition to these technical fundamentals, each course will begin with a study of the development and key artists and repertoire of a given style. True School believes that it is through the study and emulation of key artists and ensembles that a student first begins to grasp a style of music.

The course will then move into the specific musical elements of each style through the study of representative repertoire, harmony, melody, rhythms, sound, groove, improvisation and the like.