How to Read Music

Have you always wanted to learn to read music? If so, then you've come to the right place! This course is designed for beginners who would like to learn the basics of musical notation. Do any of the following apply to you? You learned to play an instrument by ear but never learned to read music. You have always wanted to play an instrument or sing in the choir but feel intimidated by all of those weird dots, squiggles and lines that make up music notation. You wish you could read the music in the church hymnal. You would like to take music lessons but want to learn to read music first. You always dreamed of being a songwriter or composer but don't know how to write your music down. You'd like to be able to use music notation software for computer projects but can't because you don't know how to read music. You have a child who is studying music and you'd like to be able to offer more help and support to him or her...
Upon completion: Certificate Option

About the School:

UniversalClass is committed to providing the highest quality educational content in their online courses.  Over 3,000 instructors from all around the world use the service to instruct over 50,000 students completely online.

Course Delivery: Online

An Introduction To Singing - Part 1: Basic Skills

Open the door to a lifetime of healthy singing! Whether you have aspirations of becoming a professional singer, have serious interest in amateur singing or simply want to sound pleasant in the shower, this course is the best place to start. This online course takes students through every step of finding and developing their singing voices. Each lesson provides valuable information about how your voice works and how to keep it safe. The lessons are accompanied by practical exercises that you can do at home to develop a healthy and pleasant sound. Learning to sing can be a rewarding experience if you have the right information and a healthy attitude. Now you can learn to sing properly without the fuss and expense of private lessons. This course provides fundamentals of singing that work for ANY style of music...

About the School:

UniversalClass is committed to providing the highest quality educational content in their online courses.  Over 3,000 instructors from all around the world use the service to instruct over 50,000 students completely online.

Course Delivery: Online

An Introduction to Singing - Part 2: Intermediate Skills

This course is designed for students who have a solid foundation in the basics of breathing and pronunciation and who would like to explore more subtle and advanced aspects of singing. The Introduction To Singing course is a recommended, but not required prerequisite. In this course, you will learn a variety of vocal skills: - music vocabulary relevant to singers - a healthy process for vocal development - interpretation of song lyrics - dynamics - phrasing - how to work with and choose an accompanist - microphone technique - ornamentation Most valuable of all, students in this course have the opportunity to submit a recording of themselves singing for valuable feedback and helpful suggestions for improvement from the instructor. Finally, this course provides its students with an extensive database of vocal exercises that addresses a wide range of vocal ability.
Upon completion: Certificate Option

About the School:

UniversalClass is committed to providing the highest quality educational content in their online courses.  Over 3,000 instructors from all around the world use the service to instruct over 50,000 students completely online.

Course Delivery: Online

Audition Materials for Singers

Most successful singers don't become famous overnight. They spend years building a range of experiences and gathering a fan base, not to mention training and preparing for auditions. Having a great voice is only half the battle! To launch a career in singing, there are important tools that every performer needs. Before you can 'become famous' (or even just get paying gigs) you need to start from the bottom and build the skills to build a lasting career or hobby in singing. This course is designed for singers who would like to develop their self-marketing skills, whether they would like to become a professional singer or a competitive amateur. Students will learn how to build a repertoire, as well as develop a resume & portfolio. Most importantly, they will learn to prepare for auditions and choose appropriate materials. Upon completion of the course...
Upon completion: Certificate Option

About the School:

UniversalClass is committed to providing the highest quality educational content in their online courses.  Over 3,000 instructors from all around the world use the service to instruct over 50,000 students completely online.

Course Delivery: Online