Breathing 101
Understanding breathing and how it powers the voice is vital. We don’t need a lot of air but we do need to manage it well. This course takes students through the physiology of breathing and then into several breathing exercises.
We don’t need a lot of air but we do need to manage it well. These classes take students through the physiology of breathing and into several breathing exercises, aimed at helping students organically discover optimal breath usage.
Instructor(s)
Course Leader Lea Baker
• MFA (Voice) National Institute Dramatic Art, Sydney
• Master Director – Endeavour Harmony Chorus
• 30 years experience in choral musical leadership
Lea Baker (she / her) is a voice pedagogue, singing teacher, singer and voice coach. Her teaching philosophy focuses on tension-free, resonant and embodied singing. With a firm grounding in the science and physiology of the human instrument, Lea helps students discover their natural, organic and instinctive voice.
Lea is the founder and Music / Artistic Director of Endeavour Harmony Chorus, a multi award winning acappella ensemble in Sydney, Australia. Having formed the group 25 years ago, she has refined the training of her new chorus members to the specific and relevant skills they need. All her chorus members undertake the online Choirs Vocal Program.
“The course doesn’t replace vocal education at rehearsals, but it’s an excellent precursor, giving our new singers a solid understanding of key vocal concepts to build on at our weekly choir rehearsals” Lea Baker.
Lea is a full-time voice teacher – online and at her studio in Sydney. She is an in-demand coach for ensembles and quartets around Australia.
Lea is a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing (ANATS), Australian Society of Music Educators (ASME), Sweet Adelines International (SAI) and The National Association of Music Educators (NAfME).
Course curriculum
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Lesson 1 Breathing Physiology
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Lesson 2 The Accent Method
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Breathing instruction Part 1
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Breathing instruction Part 2
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Breathing instruction Part 3
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Embodied breath part 1
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About this course
- $45.00
- 6 lessons
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