VOICE
OUR VOCAL TECHNIQUE
Our vocal program focuses on techniques to strengthen the voice and increase vocal range for safety and endurance. Various musical styles are explored including musical theatre, pop, jazz, country, swing, and standards. Our singing techniques are geared toward training vocalists to move forward in commercial music. The mission is to train versatile and dynamic vocalists with strong technique, connected chest and head voice & powerful performance abilities. The long-term goal is to help vocalists improve pitch, vocal strength, diction, flexibility, vocal control, breathing, range and overall vocal health and performance. Younger students are introduced to simple singing techniques while having fun learning new songs. As students become more advanced, their warm-up and class exercises become more complex and challenging. We have the skills and equipment to help vocalists reach their full potential!
BENEFITS OF PROPER VOCAL TRAINING AT FORTE STUDIOS
Voice lessons are beneficial for not only individuals wishing to become better singers, but for actors, pastors, public speakers or anyone who wishes to obtain a stronger, more sustainable voice.
Our goal for both group and private voice classes is to provide each student the proper singing technique, breathing and support, vocal placement, pitch, blend, musicality, ear training and music theory. Forte Studios offers classes for all levels of voice for students ages 7 & up.
All of our voice classes not only focus on the voice, but a fair amount of time is spent on movement, staging and performance technique as well. Rarely do our singers stand and sing a song. We like to add a variety of performance elements to our shows. This offers our students a variety of fun and interesting techniques at Forte students.
Students will focus on several different styles of music such as Musical Theater, Vocal Jazz, Pop, Country, etc. all of which will be based on a strong foundation of proper singing.
We use grades as a guideline for classes. If, however, the instructor feels that the student will be more successful in another group, we will move them to the more appropriate class.
GROUP VOICE CLASSES (Grades 2-12): 30-45 minutes. We will focus on proper singing technique through a series of vocal exercises and games as well as ear training techniques to improve overall musicality. As students' progress, these exercises will become more challenging, yet remain fun. We will then apply these techniques to material that will be learned during class as well. Some material will be learned solely for classroom purposes while other material will be learned for specific shows that will be happening throughout the year.
PRIVATE VOICE (Grades 5-12): Spaces are limited and are offered for our intermediate/advanced students only. One on one instruction provides students with more personal attention to detail. Music theory is offered to those who are excelling in private voice.
SEMI-PRIVATE VOICE (Grades 5-12): Offers the social aspect of singing in a small group with the benefits of private instruction. Class is not to exceed 3 students.
All private and semi-private voice lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Due to time constraints, only 1 missed private/semi- private lesson per quarter can be made up. If a student is not attending his/her private lesson on a regular basis, the instructor reserves the right to discontinue lessons with that student.
Our goal for both group and private voice classes is to provide each student the proper singing technique, breathing and support, vocal placement, pitch, blend, musicality, ear training and music theory. Forte Studios offers classes for all levels of voice for students ages 7 & up.
All of our voice classes not only focus on the voice, but a fair amount of time is spent on movement, staging and performance technique as well. Rarely do our singers stand and sing a song. We like to add a variety of performance elements to our shows. This offers our students a variety of fun and interesting techniques at Forte students.
Students will focus on several different styles of music such as Musical Theater, Vocal Jazz, Pop, Country, etc. all of which will be based on a strong foundation of proper singing.
We use grades as a guideline for classes. If, however, the instructor feels that the student will be more successful in another group, we will move them to the more appropriate class.
GROUP VOICE CLASSES (Grades 2-12): 30-45 minutes. We will focus on proper singing technique through a series of vocal exercises and games as well as ear training techniques to improve overall musicality. As students' progress, these exercises will become more challenging, yet remain fun. We will then apply these techniques to material that will be learned during class as well. Some material will be learned solely for classroom purposes while other material will be learned for specific shows that will be happening throughout the year.
PRIVATE VOICE (Grades 5-12): Spaces are limited and are offered for our intermediate/advanced students only. One on one instruction provides students with more personal attention to detail. Music theory is offered to those who are excelling in private voice.
SEMI-PRIVATE VOICE (Grades 5-12): Offers the social aspect of singing in a small group with the benefits of private instruction. Class is not to exceed 3 students.
All private and semi-private voice lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Due to time constraints, only 1 missed private/semi- private lesson per quarter can be made up. If a student is not attending his/her private lesson on a regular basis, the instructor reserves the right to discontinue lessons with that student.
MAKE - UP POLICY (EFFECTIVE 4-31-25)
We are reorganizng the way missed vocal lessons are handled. Due to the excessive number of absences that take place throughout the season regarding private and semi-private classes, re-organizing our make-up policy has become necessary.
We are happy to announce that the vocal department has decided to offer a series of (8) vocal lessons throughout the summer. These free lessons will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube. YouTube links will be emailed to all current Forte vocal students (Forte family emails) who can access them at any time throughout the summer. There are many benefits that can be gained from this decision.
Lessons will be focusing on technique and song performances which can be submitted directly to our vocal instructors. We will provide more details on lessons as we get closer to the start of the summer season.
We are happy to announce that the vocal department has decided to offer a series of (8) vocal lessons throughout the summer. These free lessons will be recorded and uploaded to YouTube. YouTube links will be emailed to all current Forte vocal students (Forte family emails) who can access them at any time throughout the summer. There are many benefits that can be gained from this decision.
- We are hopeful that our students will continue to sing more consistently during the summer because of the short lessons/warm-ups and song choices that students will be choosing.
- Students will continue to practice healthy technique, helping them to avoid falling back into potential negative vocal habits.
- Students will have the ability to submit singing videos to the vocal department, allowing for feedback throughout the summer.
- Having the ability to access lessons at any time will allow for more freedom to sing throughout the summer.
- Summer lessons will serve as make up lessons for those who were unable to attend voice class during our regular season.
Lessons will be focusing on technique and song performances which can be submitted directly to our vocal instructors. We will provide more details on lessons as we get closer to the start of the summer season.
DRESS CODE
Comfortable clothes that are modest and do not restrict movement. No half tops, low cut tops, or short shorts. Undergarments should not be visible when standing or sitting down. Shoes will need to be removed in dance studios.