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Introduction to Vocals Evening Course

Vocal Foundations

  • Evening Course
  • 12 weeks

A supportive 12-week introduction to developing your voice, building healthy vocal foundations, improving your confidence and musicality, and discovering your unique sound through group singing, solo performance, coaching and practical workshops.

 

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Course Overview

Our Vocal Foundations course is designed to support you in discovering, developing and building your unique singing voice. Across 12 weeks, you’ll explore the foundations of healthy vocal technique, musicality and performance while developing greater confidence in your own voice.

Each session combines group singing, solo performance, discussion and practical exercises. You’ll receive guidance and feedback from an experienced vocal tutor, helping you understand your voice, identify your personal goals and develop effective strategies for continued vocal growth.

The first five weeks focus on key areas of vocal development, including vocal health and anatomy, practice strategies, rhythm and movement, pitch and vocal registers, and tone and colour. The following seven weeks move into a workshop and coaching format, giving you the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned to songs of your choice and develop your performance skills.

You’ll work on both solo and group repertoire throughout the course, culminating in an informal performance where you’ll perform a solo song alongside three group songs.

The course is designed to give you a strong foundation for further vocal development and, if you wish to continue your studies, progression to ICMP’s 12-week Advanced Vocals course.

Course Features

Develop your voice Build a stronger understanding of your unique voice and learn practical techniques to support healthy, confident singing.

Perform confidently Develop your confidence through regular opportunities to sing both individually and as part of a group.

Explore your musicality Work on rhythm, pitch, movement, vocal registers, tone, colour and storytelling to develop your overall musical expression.

Receive personalised coaching Explore songs of your choice through practical workshops and receive supportive, professional feedback from your vocal tutor.

Key Facts

  • London: Lessons take place at our Dyne Road Campus (NW6 7XG) on Tuesdays or Wednesdays (dictated by start date) 7–9pm
  • Liverpool: Lessons take place at our Pall Mall Campus (L3 6AL) on Mondays 7–9pm
  • Leeds: Lessons take place at our Electric Press Campus (LS2 3AD) on Tuesdays 6:30–8:30pm

Course Progression

This course is a solid introduction to the techniques and skills used in singing and vocal development. The knowledge you’ll have gained after twelve weeks will put you in an ideal position to progress to ICMP’s twelve-week in-person Intermediate Vocals evening course. 

Other ICMP vocal courses you might like to consider include: 

Entry Requirements

Ability level: Beginner. No previous experience is required to study our Vocal Foundations evening course. All you need is a love of singing and a desire to find your voice.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the foundations of vocal anatomy and vocal health
  • Develop effective strategies for independent singing practice
  • Explore rhythm, movement and timing
  • Develop greater confidence and accuracy with pitch
  • Understand the fundamentals of vocal registers and how they relate to your voice
  • Perform both solo and group songs with greater confidence

Course Details

Our Vocal Foundations course will help you discover and develop your unique singing voice, building the knowledge, skills and confidence to support your vocal journey. Across the first six weeks, you’ll explore the foundations of healthy singing, from vocal anatomy and effective practice strategies to rhythm, movement, pitch, vocal registers, tone and colour. You’ll develop practical techniques through group and solo singing, while learning how to reflect on your voice and apply new skills to your own repertoire.

  • Meet your tutor and fellow singers
  • Explore basic vocal anatomy and vocal health
  • Learn effective vocal warmups
  • Sing as part of a group and have the opportunity to sing solo
  • Set personal goals for your 12-week vocal journey

  • Explore different approaches to independent practice
  • Identify challenges that may affect your singing practice
  • Develop constructive self-reflection skills
  • Begin working with a chosen song
  • Continue developing the group song introduced in Week 1

  • Explore exercises for singing rhythms accurately
  • Use movement to develop your sense of timing
  • Apply rhythm exercises to your repertoire
  • Perform your chosen song in class
  • Learn a new group song
  • Explore intervals, scales and vocal range
  • Practise exercises for singing with greater pitch accuracy
  • Learn about different vocal registers
  • Explore how vocal registers are produced
  • Discover how changing the key of a song can help it suit your voice

  • Experiment with different vocal sounds and tonal qualities
  • Explore how the vocal tract and larynx can influence tone
  • Consider the relationship between vocal colour and emotion
  • Apply different vocal choices to your repertoire
  • Perform a chorus from a song you’ve prepared at home

From Weeks 6–10, you’ll put the skills and techniques developed during the first five weeks into practice through workshops, personalised coaching and group rehearsals.

• Develop your solo repertoire through individual coaching
• Apply vocal technique, musicality and expression to your chosen songs
• Explore specific areas of your singing and identify goals for development
• Build confidence through regular solo singing and performance practice
• Rehearse and develop your group repertoire
• Learn through observing and responding to other singers’ coaching sessions
• Receive supportive feedback to help you refine your vocal and performance skills

• Rehearse all group songs with an accompanist
• Refine your solo performance with guidance from your tutor
• Develop your confidence and performance skills
• Receive final feedback and make any last adjustments
• Prepare for the informal performance in Week 12

• Perform a solo song of your choice
• Perform three group songs
• Apply the vocal, musical and performance skills developed throughout the course
• Gain experience performing in a supportive environment
• Reflect on your progress and identify areas for your continued vocal development

Upcoming Dates

London

Starts Tuesday 22nd September
£399.00
Starts Tuesday 5th January
£399.00