This Level 4 course is open to those who have completed our Singing Level 3 course or equivalent and wish to refine their singing performance to the highest level.
This advanced level singing lesson focuses on expanding your musicality by working on a range of songs from differing genres. You will learn to adapt to register changes, experimenting with head and chest voices and high and low ranges. You will also become more confident with rhythmic freedom by exploring jazz stylistics as you play with pace, diction and solo performances.
This course will include warm ups, developing vocal technique, working with rhythm and pace, and a supportive group learning environment with opportunities to perform solo.
COURSE CONTENT
The course will cover a range of carefully selected material to ensure it is challenging, varied, and above all, enjoyable.
- Learn some advanced breathing exercises to gain a holistic understanding of the respiratory system in relation to the body.
- Learn some advanced warm ups to develop areas such as articulation, intonation, rhythm, and tone.
- Explore repertoire from a diverse range of genres including, but not limited to: classical, opera, foreign language art songs, pop, musical theatre and jazz.
- Broaden your foreign repertoire by working with Latin and Italian languages, focusing on diction, texture and breath control.
- Strengthen your musical performance focusing on characterisation and storytelling.
- Sing as a group, including working on ensemble song choices and learning to sing harmonies, as well as the opportunity to sing solo.
- Explore more of the history of music, listen to wider repertoire to better understand how music has evolved, and place songs within a historical context.
Repertoire
Pop songs, jazz, foreign, opera, musical theatre
Type
Group and Solo performances
Level
Must have completed Singing Level 3 or equivalent elsewhere
Equipment
Water, note pad and pencil, a reusable straw
Entry requirements and level of this course?
This course is suitable for those who have completed a Singing Level 3 course and/or prepared to sing from memory.
Students must possess an understanding of their voice, have previous singing experience and confidence in singing solo.
The ability to hear notes and sing them back as well as good spoken and written English is required.
How will I be taught?
This course is taught within groups and also incorporates solo masterclasses. Each week will begin with a thorough vocal warm up before going on to develop and apply key vocal techniques and approaches to develop your confidence and singing skills.
Students will have the opportunity to sing a broad range of repertoire each week. Your voice will grow in strength and flexibility and you’ll gain a sense of control and confidence when singing. Best of all, you’ll have a lot of fun, and meet like-minded new people.
By the end of the course, what will I have achieved?
Students will have:
- Developed confidence in their vocal ability, improving range and tone.
- Gained further insight into their individual instrument, movement and vocal health.
- Explored key elements of their chosen genre i.e. improvisation, lyrical interpretation, musicality, interaction with accompaniment.
- Demonstrated learnt technique within an informal sharing to friends and family on the final session.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 23 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 | Thu | 19:40-21:10 | 12 weeks | Elliot Clay | St Marylebone School | £295.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Mar 2025 - 3 Jun 2025 | Tue | 17:25-18:55 | 12 weeks | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Jul 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 | Thu | 18:10-19:40 | 12 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 23 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 | Thu | 19:40-21:10 | 12 weeks | Elliot Clay | St Marylebone School, W1 | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Mar 2025 - 3 Jun 2025 | Tue | 17:25-18:55 | 12 weeks | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Jul 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 | Thu | 18:10-19:40 | 12 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 23 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 | Thu | 19:40-21:10 | 12 weeks | Elliot Clay | St Marylebone School, W1 | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Mar 2025 - 3 Jun 2025 | Tue | 17:25-18:55 | 12 weeks | Aaron Nice | St George the Martyr, Southwark | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Jul 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 | Thu | 18:10-19:40 | 12 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £295.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill
City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill,
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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