Weekend Performance Workshop

Singers,

There are only 6 places available for this Weekend Workshop.
With a small number of students such as this the information you will receive will be very effective for moving you forward as a vocalist. The Workshop is designed to enlighten, excite and energise you through good musical interaction, instruction, increased motivation and personal development, good food and great fun.
Your place will only be reserved upon receipt of your fees.
Please contact Stephen Baker to arrange a registration form.

ALL STUDENTS ARE TO PREPARE 3 to 4 SONGS WITH CD BACKING OR ACCOMPANYING YOURSELF. (NO LYRIC SHEETS)

 

Date: Thursday 5th July to Sunday 8th July 2007             Venue: Lake Conjola, NSW (near Nowra)

Cost: AVIC Clients $360.00 Non AVIC Clients $425.00 (all inclusive of accommodation, meals & workshops)

 

CONTENT

There will be 8 x 90 min vocal, personal development and instructional sessions with Stephen Baker. There will also be a 3 hour finale concert where all perform. This will be videoed and a DVD copy sent to each participant. There will also be plenty of free time for musical interaction and workshop discussion.

 

WORKSHOP PROGRAM 2007

 

Arrival Thursday 5 July

4.00pm - 6.00pm all students to arrive and settle in no later than 6.00pm. You will receive a personalised workshop booklet detailing lectures etc        

 

Day 1 Friday 6 July

Session 1                9.00am - 10.30am               

  1. Physical Warm ups
  2. Vocal Warm ups
  3. 2 Students will perform their songs
  4. Group discussion
  5. Trouble Shooting those performances

Session 2     11.00am - 12.30pm

  1. How to connect to your song and bring that to your audience
  2. 2 Students will perform their songs
  3. Group Discussion
  4. Trouble shooting those performances

Session 3              2.00pm – 3.30pm

  1. Tapping into the emotion of singing
  2. What song works best for you
  3. How to speak to an audience and communicate
  4. Structuring a performance

Session 4              8.30pm – 10.00pm

  1. Informal performances
  2. Vision: Diverse performances (DVD)

 

Day 2 Saturday 7 July

Session 1              9.00am – 10.30am

  1. Physical Warm-ups
  2. Vocal Warm-ups
  3. Microphone Technique
  4. 2 Students will perform their songs
  5. Group Discussion
  6. Trouble shooting those performances

Session 2                 11.00am - 12.30pm

  1. Use of hand gestures
  2. Performing to media and camera
  3. How to leave an audience wanting more/ Vocal stylising and arranging
  4. How to write what to say so you sound natural when speaking on stage
  5. How to relate to your audience when speaking about your songs
  6. How to build intensity in your performance
  7. How to layer or structure your show

 

Session 3                2.00pm - 3.30pm

  1. Technique and trouble shooting
  2. Being in control physically on stage (how you appear to the audience)
  3. Personal development (being bullet proof)
  4. Overcoming fear of being emotionally expressive

Session 4                8.30pm - 10.00pm

  1. Discussion with Stephen Baker
  2. Topic: Career options

 

Day 3 Sunday 8 July

Session 1                10.00am - 1.00pm

  1. All singers perform their songs
  2. FINALE CONCERT

               

What you need to bring
An enthusiastic and positive attitude
Blank video tape
Towels, Sheets, Pillow/Sleeping bag toiletries
Comfortable suitable clothing for working & swimming if you wish
3 to 4 songs learned and prepared (no lyric sheets allowed during performance)
Writing material (take lots and lots of notes) ie. If it’s not written down it’s not remembered

What you will take away
Great memories that will last a lifetime
New belief in yourself
New friendships and contacts
The skills to implement those beliefs

See you there!