The Certificate in Performance (Voice) is a unique four-quarter, 60 credit-unit program for contemporary vocalists. The proven curriculum develops your vocal technique and individual stylistic identity through a combination of structured classes and weekly private lessons. Explore contemporary styles or showcase your original material on stage in a wide range of performance workshops. Learn not only to sing, but to communicate with your audience and your fellow musicians. VIT surrounds you with a supportive network of teachers and students who challenge you to explore your individual truth as an artist while enhancing your confidence as a professional. The Certificate program includes:
Private Lessons
A weekly, one-hour lesson with an expert vocal coach trains you to overcome obstacles and achieve the maximum potential of your vocal instrument and style.
Open Counseling
Informal, small-group lessons let you ask questions and try out new ideas with your teachers and fellow students.
Performance
Vocal Performance classes and Live Playing Workshops put you on stage and in the spotlight, helping you to reach your full potential as a performer.
Visiting Artists
Clinics, concerts and master classes allow you to see, hear, and learn directly from world-class vocalists.
Classes
Core and elective classes build you into a skilled, well-rounded vocalist capable of working effectively with other musicians and realizing your vision on stage and in the studio. A partial list includes:
Vocal Technique
Contemporary Vocal Styles
Vocal Performance
Harmony & Theory
Ear Training
Keyboard Accompaniment
Leadsheets
Sightsinging/Sightreading
Stagecraft
Extreme Vocals
Gospel Vocals
Blues Vocals
Brazilian Vocals
Studio Background Vocals
Demo Production for the Singer-Songwriter
Vocal Teacher Training
Stagecraft