Voice Classes

Linda Brice working with one of our Voice Level Three students, Debra Pollard, in Performance Studio.

Singing—or intentional speech for that matter—connects us to Source, to each other, and to what is best in ourselves. Modern, western people have been told they cannot sing, experience shame in trying, and are instead conditioned to become consumers rather than practitioners. For those who have sung, many have found voice study to be frustrating, expensive, and rigid. Classical music is held up as THE BEST way to learn singing. If the student doesn’t succeed, it is the student who has failed instead of the teachers or the method. In addition, studies have shown that the number one fear of people isn’t death—its public speaking! No wonder, because the public speaker is expected to succeed with few avenues of assistance or instruction. If we really examine the fear of public speaking, we see that underneath this fear is our real one:  shaming, humiliation, and banishment!

It is the intent of the Transformational Voice Institute to call these practices within our culture into question. It is the intent of our teachers to begin to change that culture, one singer at a time. The Voice Classes provide the means by which the Institute changes the culture, and in so doing, enables students to achieve their individual goals around voice.

Our Voice Classes are appropriate for anyone:

• who always thought they wanted to sing (even if they didn’t feel they could);
• who already sings but would like to improve;
• who would like to recover their voice or artistic/spiritual sense of purpose with their voice;
• who feels their vocal communication is hampered by emotional wounding;
• who uses their speaking voice in their profession and would like to do so more powerfully or dynamically;
• who would like to explore voice as a vehicle of self-development and personal growth, or better understand their vocal self-identity;
• who suffers from stage fright or performance anxiety when speaking or singing, or fears speaking their truth.
• All styles, all levels, ages 14 and up

For Summer 2012, we now offer 14 week classes in Vocal Mastery Level I & 2, as well as two terms of 8 week classes in specific vocal techniques. All 14 week voice classes are limited to 10 students per class and all 8 week classes are limited to 12 students.

14 Week Summer 2012 Voice Classes:

Vocal Mastery Level One
Vocal Mastery Level Two

8 Week Summer 2012 Voice Classes (Term 1):

Classical Technical Review - more info coming soon!
Non-Classical Singing Techniques - more info coming soon!
Jazz Style and Improvisation - more info coming soon!
Italian Diction and Song Literature - more info coming soon!
Musical Theatre Workshop - more info coming soon!
Inquiry and Creativity

8 Week Summer 2012 Voice Classes (Term 2):

Jazz Style and Improvisation - more info coming soon!
Singer/Songwriter Workshop - more info coming soon!
Italian Opera Aria Workshop - more info coming soon!
Chant/Harmonization/Choral Workshop - more info coming soon!
Musical Theatre Workshop - more info coming soon!

Additional Drop-In Voice Classes

Breathing and Restorative Voice

Unfortunately, we will not be offering Vocal Mastery Level Three, Vocal Mastery Level Four, Professional Level Voice Four, or Cultivating the Voice of Leadership this summer semester.

Register for an 8 and/or 14 Week Summer 2012 course!

Summer 2012 Semester starts the week of Tuesday, May 1st, 2012.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: In order to preserve precious class time and to get all new students acquainted with the Institute’s policies and procedures, we ask all new students to attend a mandatory student orientation meeting on Sunday, May 6th from 6-9pm or specify on the registration form that they wish to have a link with the video emailed to them.

Tuition for 14 and 8 Week Summer Classes:
$40 per week for one class($560 total for 14 weeks or $320 total for 8 weeks)
$75 per week for two classes ($1050 total for 14 weeks or $600 total for 8 weeks)
$110 per week for three classes ($1540 total for 14 weeks or $880 total for 8 weeks)
We have interest free monthly and weekly payment options available. Please contact Rachel at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to set up a payment plan.

NOTE: Continuing students must register before date TBA shortly to avoid a $75 late fee. A deposit (payment for the first three classes of a 14 week course or a payment for the first two classes for an 8 week course) is required immediately with registration to reserve your spot in the class(es). Payment plans for remaining tuition will be emailed to you and must be in place prior to the first day of classes on Tues., May 1st, 2012. Failure to set up your payment plan prior to the first day of classes will result in forfeiture of your spot in the class. We have interest free monthly and weekly payment options available.

Click here for our policy on absences and make-up classes.
Click here for our refund policy.

Note: The Institute’s Holiday Schedule is here

Institute Policies on Absences & Make-up Classes

Students are expected to attend all classes. If students find that they must miss a class, it is their responsibility to inform the Institute of the absence either by phone at 503-679-7976 or via email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). The Institute will inform the instructor of the student’s absence. Students who wish to make-up the missed 14 week or 7 week teen voice class may do so by registering for and attending a Voice Lab class, and may attend any time during the term. The Voice Lab was formerly our drop in class and is taught by Linda Brice with our Apprentice teachers. There is no fee for a make-up class. Musicianship classes will be videotaped for learning purposes if a student is absent. It is essential that students who wish to make up a Musicianship Level 1, 2, or 3 class make an appointment with the Institute to review the video before the beginning of the next class. To do so, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to make your appointment. You must give Joshua at least 48-hour notice for the viewing of videos.