Voice
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Fundamentals of breathing
Explaining autonomic nervous system responses and how to trigger them through mental imagery to train muscle and tendon groups in the abdomen, throat, and pharynx. Strengthening the coordination of all areas of the vocal instrument.
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Building Tone
Building tone through use of vocal exercises which stimulate strength of resonators such as soft palate and pharynx.
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Songs
Use of pedagogical vocal literature to aid in the development of breathing and tone applied to the manipulation of vowel shapes and consonants. Singers learn to develop sung vowels and modification of certain consonants in order to achieve the best tonal vocabulary.
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Performance
Performance opportunities in the rock, blues and pop genres are available in local Atlanta youth jams.
Piano
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Overview
Students learn best when approaching the three basics of playing at the same time. Graded levels offer age-appropriate lessons in each area.
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Theory
The basics of learning how to read music, how musical pieces are put together, how scales and chords work together, rhythm, dynamics, etc.
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Technique
The entire body alignment is important for good strength and balance. Focus is mainly on the arms and hands, teaching efficient ways of using them to play as effectively as possible. Scales and chord progressions help connect technique with theory, and ultimately with the pieces the student will play.
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Literature
Graded music pieces which are age-appropriate help consolidate theory and technique with interesting and fun ways of playing the piano.