AirSong Studio can help you improve the following vocal skills:














Learning songs (by memory):

The student will always work on two songs simultaneously – one that the student chooses from their own songbook of choice, and one that will be assigned from the “art” song book the student has purchased (please see “Materials”).  It is very helpful to memorize songs in order to focus on how to improve vocal technique and presentation skills.  To that end, the student will be encouraged to memorize both songs before moving on to new ones.  The “art” songbook that is used will help the student build vocal skills that they can then apply to the music they love.  These pieces are also used in the ISSMA festival (for high school choir, band or orchestra members).




Practicing:

All students are expected to practice 30 minutes a day, 5 days per week.  Students are provided a Vocal Packet at the first lesson.  This includes a vocal exercise book and CD, practice record, sight-singing exercises, and several informative handouts.  Students will bring the ENTIRE packet to every lesson, along with song books, practice recordings and a pencil.  The Vocal Practice Model will be used to organize practice time.  Student can sing along with the recordings for the exercises and songs.  Practice time will be written down in the practice book. If the student comes to the lesson with no materials, the lesson will be shortened.


Recital:

There will be a student recital at the end of each term.  This will give each student the opportunity to share their music with friends and family and earn the reward for all their hard work.  The recital also allows the student to build performance skills.





Rates & Materials:

Ø FIRST LESSON:  $10

· First lesson is an interview & trial lesson at half rate without obligation.

Ø SPRING 2012 TERM CONTRACT:  $270 for eighteen (18) 1/2-hour lessons.

· Lessons given weekly over eighteen weeks from January 30, 2012 to June 8, 2012

· Fee is due week of January 30, 2012.

v If desired, you may pay for half the term at the first lesson and the other half at the last lesson in March, but no later than March 30, 2012.

v Those who make two payments must sign the invoice to indicate a commitment for the entire term.

v NOTE: A 15% late fee is added to the balance if payment is received after March 30.

Ø NON-CONTRACT LESSONS:  $20 per 1/2-hour lesson.  

· An initial deposit of $20 must be paid before the first lesson to hold the lesson time.  This will be applied to the last lesson.

· Lesson fee is due at the lesson time.

Ø MATERIALS:  

· Vocal Practice Packet - $25

v This includes a vocal exercise book and CDs, practice record, sight-singing exercises, and several informative handouts.

· Songbook and accompaniment CD (Broadway / pop / jazz / etc.) – This songbook is the student’s choice of their favorite music.  A good choice is First Book of Broadway Solos with accompaniment CD for the student’s specific voice type.

· First Book of Solos with accompaniment CD for the student’s specific voice type – This is the “art” songbook that is used to help the student build vocal skill that they can then apply to the music they love.

· OPTIONAL:  Pronouncing Guide to French, German, Italian and Spanish - $10