The Bounds Green Singing Class
with Maggy Burrowes · at Bounds Green N22 (Zone 3 on the Piccadilly Line Eastwards, then 10 minutes walk).
Would you like to learn more about singing, but can’t easily justify paying for private lessons, or find the time to commit yourself to a weekly class? Many of us need regular encouragement in order to develop the kind of practise regime that actually makes a difference to singing ability.
In order to make the classes as accessible as possible, they focus on particular themes — usually overlapping — so you can attend the classes in any order that suits your diary. Training the voice requires the same kind of persistence as any other instrument, so each of the classes includes practise notes to help you develop your vocal skills to the level you desire, whether you want to sing for pleasure or profit. They build towards a series of performance masterclasses with a live musician.
Maggy’s singing method is based on the most up-to-date information about how the voice works; 20 years experience singing pop, rock and jazz live; and 16 years of teaching voice at all levels. She has studied Voicecraft with both Jo Estill and Alison Bagnall; Dance, Chi Gung and Tai Chi; and is a qualified Feldenkrais Teacher. (For a full CV, please download a Word doc or PDF file.)
There will be no pressure to do anything that triggers performance nerves until you are ready to face them, but you will find that a small, friendly group of fellow students is an ideal place to start to conquer those nerves.
Class 2: Vocal Stamina and Vocal Power
The second class in the series shows you how to adjust your laryngeal muscles in order to maintain a healthy and happy singing voice — with the added benefit of increasing your range. We then go on to explore how to coordinate this way of “opening the throat” with the kind of internal muscle control that gives you direct access to easy and flexible volume.
We touch on the requirements for the powerful “Belting” vocal quality, as preparation for a class specifically devoted to this useful quality in the future, but it is not practical or safe to cover all aspects of Belting in one session. Unless you are already very experienced, it will be necessary to attend this class before attending the Belting class.
The day includes two 30 minute breaks. The fee includes notes to make it easy for you to continue practising at home, and to minimise the need for note-taking during the class.
“I was so relieved when I came to you for classes that finally someone was able to explain to me what I was doing with my voice, and that the way to resolve the problem was actually simple. Even if I still fall into my old habits sometimes, at least I know how I’m doing it!”
Georgie Steele, performer
Costs: £35.00 (£30.00 concessions).
To book and for more details: contact Maggy on 07976 640737 or by email at info@vocaldynamix.com. Please let her know immediately if you need to cancel, as she would like to avoid asking for non-returnable deposits if at all possible.
Awareness Through Movement Classes
If you would be interested in attending a regular weekly A.T.M. class in an attractive venue near Highbury and Islington Tube Station, let Maggy know by email.
