Course Assessment and Certificate Awarding

• To successfully complete the entire course, the student must maintain 70% of attendance rate per semester and completed an assessment (a pass on overall average score). The passing score is 50 marks.
• Students who successfully complete the entire course will be awarded the “Certificate In Professional Pop Vocal Performance & Studio Recording Technniques”.
• Course evaluation includes class performance, assignments, tests, etc.

Course Structure

• Semester 1 – Vocal Techniques (1) Total: 15 hours
• Semester 2 – Vocal Techniques (2) Total: 15 hours
• Semester 3 – Vocal Techniques & Performing Vocalist(1) Total: 22.5 hours
• Semester 4 – Vocal Techniques & Performing Vocalist (2) Total: 15 hours

Semester 1

Vocal Techniques (1)
Course content

• Basic vocal techniques, voice position and control
• Changes in breathing, diction, pronunciation, and dynamic when singing
• The importance of vocal practice
• The Dos and Don’ts in singing or speaking
• Analyze the song structure and apply the learnt vocal techniques
• Class practice and guidance

Semester 2

Vocal Techniques (2)
Course content

• Advanced Voice control and techniques
• To understand & master various voice control methods and techniques
• Advanced analysis of singing, song structure and lyrics
• To overcome the barriers in singing by using different voices and techniques
• To understand the basic theory and usage of microphones
• Class practice and guidance

Admission

• Completed school’s Vocal Techniques (1)

Semester 3

Vocal Techniques & Performing Vocalist (1)
Course content

• Stage performance skills (including preparation and design before performance, on stage showmanship, interraction with audience, stage interpretation of different songs, emergency management on stage, etc.)
• Tips for using microphones on stage
• To master how to sing in different genres, and apply stage performance skills to interpret different pieces
• To observe your own style and singing voice
• Group singing (Including harmony, sub-voice, to cooperate with other students to complete the singing, etc.)
• Basic vocal recording skills
• Class practice

Admission

Students need to meet one of the following admission:

• Complete our school’s “Vocal Techniques (1) and (2)” and “Musical Theory and Sight-Singing Training Course” AND Obtained a grade 5 Music Theory Examination (Trinity / Rockschool / ABRSM) pass or equivalent OR
• Complete the “Video Score Reading & Basic Music Theory” OR
• Pass our verification (please check with the staff for details)

Semester 4

Vocal Techniques & Performing Vocalist (2)
Course content

• Solo singing (Including to design and plan to sing in solo, how to choose suitable songs, combining stage performance skills to perform in own style, etc.)
• Perform a chorus song
• Vocal skills in recording studio (including preparation before recording, singing skills in recording, technical terms in recording studio, etc.)
• Class practice

Admission

Students need to meet one of the following admission:

• Completed our school’s Vocal Techniques & Performing Vocalist (1)

*Baron School of Music reserves the right to change the content and rules of the original course or unit at any time, including but not limited to the start date, content, class size, number of classes, class time, location, instructor, course fees, regulations, etc. If the number of applicants is insufficient, Baron School of Music reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses or units. Students should pay attention to the latest information changes released by Baron School of Music through official email notifications or through other channels.