Vocals Module 1
Vocal exercises
– Warm Up
– Mobility & register balancing
– Front seat
– Volume & Dynamics
– Summary & Practice Plan
Performance on Stage
– Performance
– Song Selection
– Proper rehearsal
Solfege 1
– Explanation & basic music theory
– Intervals
– Major & Minor
– Conducting
– Sequences
– Scales
– Chords
Vocal Talk
– Student Questions & Myths
– Psyche in singing
Vocals Module 2
Performance on Stage
– Text analysis
– Emotion
– Tips & Tricks
Solfege 2
– Chords in 4 tone
– Sight-singing
– Church scales
– The circle of fifths
– Harmonic minor & Melodic minor
Microphone Technique
– Sound examples and application
– Important rules of conduct
– Dynamics
Breathing technique
– Breathing ranges
– Breathing technique
– Usage possibilities
– Sound influence
Vocals Module 3
Future oriented planning
– Z.O.P. Creation
– Flow
– Optimization of the Z.O.P
Anatomy
– The Larynx
– Breathing & Respiratory Areas
– The Stüzte
– Resonance chambers
– The diaphragm
– The tongue
– Mechanical function
– Vocal cords
Application of the controllable areas
– Larynx function
– Soft palate function
– Tongue function
– Vocal cord function
Vocals Module 4
Self & external perception
– Training of perception
– Detailed listening
– Justifications & Consequences
Summary Anatomy
– Mechanical functions
– Possible combinations
Techniques / Problem solving / Application
– Pitch problems
– Optimization of the voice type
– Belt, Twang, curve, edge …
– Shout, Rock Scream …
– Whistle register
Businesstalk- Z.O.P.
– Flow
– Real Talk
– Options and possibilities as a singer
Singer as profession
– Everyday life / Opportunities
– The Package Assistance
Vocals Module 5
Business talk and image development
– Management Project
– Budget Planning
– Artist Package
Rules on Stage
– soundcheck
– Live Performance
– Communication
Help – Soon I will be a teacher
– Constant stability & Professional teaching
– Teaching concepts
– Teaching
– Checklist
– Now you are the teacher
Body language
– Body posture
– Effect on voice
– Effect on external perception
– Voice sounds and voice analysis
Singer & Songwriter
– Introduction to
– songwriting
– Optimization and self-analysis
– Your first song
– Performance
Vocals Module 6
Jazz vs. pop singing
– Differentiation of the different styles
– Voice application in the different styles
– voice control
Jazz singing
– technical knowledge
– Analyze step chords
– Guideline & arpeggios
– Scat syllables & solo
– Step assignment HM & MM
– Scat Solo for All of me
Cubase D.A.W.
– Introduction Uses for Singers
– Workflow & studio singing
– Creating your own backing
– Singing & Tonality / Formant
– Rhythmic breathing
– Voice sound & function
After the training is before the training
– Assistance for the future
– Independence / Self-responsibility
Module 1, 3, 5 Start September 1st
Module 2, 5, 6 Start March 1st
All modules are freely selectable and can be attended by you online or in presence.
Pre-College
You enroll in one of the modules and attend classes at RPJAM for only 6 months. You are free to choose the modules you want to attend. Here you can limit yourself to one module or attend as many modules (also of the other departments) as you like.
Main studies
For the main course of studies you must have taken all 6 modules by the time you graduate. The order is variable, depending on when you start in September or March.