Voice (Foundational)

1. Voice Lesson 1: Diaphragmatic Breathing

• Objective: Develop good practices for diaphragmatic breathing.
• Skills Developed: Proper breathing technique for singing.
• Subject Area: Voice

2. Voice 2: Vowel Shapes

• Objective: Practice singing with correct vowel shapes.
• Skills Developed: Clarity and accuracy in vowel pronunciation while singing.
• Subject Area: Voice

3. Voice 3: Diction

• Objective: Learn techniques for clear diction while singing.
• Skills Developed: Pronunciation and enunciation in singing.
• Subject Area: Voice

4. Voice 4: Major Scales

• Objective: Practice singing Major scales using proper technique.
• Skills Developed: Scale singing, pitch accuracy, and vocal control.
• Subject Area: Songwriting

5. Voice 5: Minor Scales

• Objective: Practice singing minor scales with proper vocal technique.
• Skills Developed: Understanding and singing minor scales.
• Subject Area: Songwriting

6. Blending Head Voice and Chest Voice

• Objective: Practice exercises to transition smoothly between chest voice and head voice.
• Skills Developed: Vocal register blending, control, and application in songs.
• Subject Area: Voice, General Music
• Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.3.3a, MU:Pr4.3.4a, MU:Pr4.3.5a, MU:Pr5.1.3b, MU:Pr5.1.4b, MU:Pr5.1.5b

Through these lessons, students will gain foundational skills in vocal technique, including breathing, diction, scale singing, and blending vocal registers. These skills are crucial for developing a strong and versatile singing voice. The lessons are also designed to be engaging and practical, allowing students to apply their learning to real singing contexts.