Absolute Beginners: Voice
In this voice training video tutorial series presented by NYC studio owner and Queens College staff member Andres Andrade, you'll get a professional half-hour lesson on the basics of singing which you can watch and learn from over and over again.
Introduction
• Introduction (02:10) - Andres Andrade welcomes you to the course, and gives an overview of what you will be learning.
• The Parts of Your Instrument (02:11) - Andres teaches how your instrument, which is your voice, works. He shows the physical process that makes your voice.
Position and Posture
• Stretching and Relaxation (01:25) - In this video, you will learn proper stretching and relaxation positions you will use before singing.
• The Proper Posture (01:31) - Andres shows what the proper singing posture to use.
Breathing
• Breathing (01:03) - In this video, Andres introduces us to the importance of how we breathe while singing.
• Breathing Exercise #1 (01:28) - Andres teaches an exercise that helps give a sense of the diaphragm musle.
• Breathing Exercise #2 (00:32) - In this video, Andres shows another helpful breathing exercise.
Vowels and Consonants
• Vowels and Consonants (03:21) - Andres shows how tonal sustain is different between the consonants and vowls.
Example Vocal Exercises
• Female (04:17) - Learn vocal exercises with a female that use different vowel sounds.
• Male (03:36) - Andres demonstrates more warm-up vocal exercises with a male.
How to Practice
• How to Practice (03:03) - In this video, Andres shows an effective practice routine.
Moving Forward
• Moving Forward (02:07) - Andres wraps up the course and gives his final thoughts.
Exercise 1
• Female (01:32) - Exercise 1 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (01:32) - Exercise 1 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (02:42) - Exercise 1's music only.
Exercise 2
• Female (02:13) - Exercise 2 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (02:14) - Exercise 2 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (04:00) - Exercise 2's music only.
Exercise 3
• Female (01:14) - Exercise 3 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (01:14) - Exercise 3 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (01:45) - Exercise 3's music only.
Exercise 4
• Female (01:05) - Exercise 4 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (01:05) - Exercise 4 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (01:04) - Exercise 4's music only.
Exercise 5
• Female (01:52) - Exercise 5 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (01:53) - Exercise 5 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (03:04) - Exercise 5's music only.
Exercise 6
• Female (01:05) - Exercise 6 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (01:05) - Exercise 6 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (01:30) - Exercise 6's music only.
Exercise 7
• Female (00:38) - Exercise 7 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (00:39) - Exercise 7 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (00:39) - Exercise 7's music only.
Exercise 8
• Female (02:23) - Exercise 8 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (02:24) - Exercise 8 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (03:28) - Exercise 8's music only.
Exercise 9
• Female (00:38) - Exercise 9 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (00:39) - Exercise 9 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (00:38) - Exercise 9's music only.
Exercise 10
• Female (00:50) - Exercise 10 sang by a female vocalist.
• Male (00:50) - Exercise 10 sang by a male vocalist.
• Backing Track (00:50) - Exercise 10's music only.