Danielle Smith Voice specialist/Educator/Mentor

 

My name is Danielle Smith, I am the “Voice” Specialist/Educator/Mentor for the Wellard School of Music singing program.

I would like to begin by taking this opportunity in sharing with you my break down approach and process so as to give you an indication of how I deliver my voice lessons.

We then run through a wide range of vocal warm up exercises which you will find in the WSOM Vocal Trainer Audio Workbook, I am a firm believer in warming up the necessary muscles needed in preparation for singing just like a runner would if they were to run a marathon.

I aim for two songs to be learned per term and encourage students to attend with lyric sheets, each student then has the oportunity to perform at the WSOM Performance Recital/Concert which is run at the end of each semester, I encourage all students to participate in this event as it helps to build Self Esteem and Confidence and is always FUN!

We begin by breaking down each song by playing and listening to each bar section by section to really consolidate, students are encouraged to sing along with the track in order to begin building a certain level of confidence and understanding, we then progress to singing along to the accompaniment track, If there are any moments of off-key singing etc I will pause the track and demonstrate the correct key/pitch so as to get back on track and in tune, we may continue to focus on a particular section until the student feels they have achieved the desired result.

I set the lesson homework each week which is filled out in the student’s Vocal Trainer Audio Workbook, generally we tend to cover a variety of vocal exercises to help improve pitch, tone and vocal range including practicing our chosen songs.

The “Vocal Stars” Private Voice Program is filled with joy, fun and excitement delivered in a positive environment which helps to build Self Esteem and Confidence, I look forward to teaching each and every student, where friendships blossom, laughter is plentiful, and talent shines.

Kind regards                                                                                                                                                         Danielle Smith