Let's Get Vocal!
Video Instructional Series
More about Let's Get Vocal!
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Marybeth is a career singer/director/educator. Take advantage of her over 30 years experience teaching private lessons!
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A comprehensive, in-depth and cost effective online program.
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Instructional videos you can stream into your room when it’s convenient for you, to support and reinforce the materials you are learning. You can sing along with Marybeth, or listen, pause, then sing alone... or both.
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A set of warm up exercises, videos, mp3’s and PDFs bring each lesson to life.
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Covers all of the basic and core foundations of vocal technique to support a singer or speaker in actualizing their voice in all of its potential.
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Complete guidance and reassurance that you are enough just as you are.
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Build confidence.
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Instill a deep wealth of physical and aural knowledge that singers can tap into at any time.
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Singers slowly and deliberately master each element through modules that focus on different aspects of technique. Many of the exercises are silly, allowing for an element of playfulness that allows the body to relax and release inhibitions that give way to the expression of our voice.
Testimonials
"I'm so glad for the...the kind of attention to body relaxation, breathing, and other important singing essentials you focus on. You are amazing and do such great work!" ~ Mimi Gass, Director, Troy (Michigan) Community Chorus
"If you want to improve your singing in a supportive, non-threatening environment,
I highly recommend Marybeth Hallinan... As an extremely talented music director, Marybeth provides constructive suggestions that are simple but effective.
Yes, it’s work; but it is also a fun way to make dramatic changes in your voice." ~ Jerry, Rindge
"[Marybeth's] thorough technical knowledge of the voice, and her kindness and encouragement are a very effective combination." ~ Danis, Peterborough
Subscription Series Overview
A Video Subscription Series for Vocalists and Speakers
Receive a mini-lesson directly to your inbox!
For singers and speakers and anyone else who uses their voice on a regular basis... that must mean YOU!
Subscribing is easy; you can unsubscribe any time.
This is the do-it-yourself model.
You will receive:
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2 videos per month with accompanying downloadable pdf
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Downloadable audio vocal warm-ups and instructions
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Guides you from Singing in the Mirror to Singing in the Streets!
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$25/ month
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Private lesson NOT included in this option.
Unit 1: Singing In The Mirror
Getting To Know You
5 modules (1per week)
1 private hour-long lesson (online or in person)
Completely covering the body mechanics of vocal production:
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Posture
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Breathing and breath support
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Stretching
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The head, neck and throat
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Warming up
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Your vocal folds, explained
At the end of the unit, singers connect with Marybeth live via videoconference to review and discuss questions and experience. Marybeth then recommends the next unit to pursue.
Unit 2: Singing In The Shower
Release Your Vocal Potential!
5 modules (1per week)
1 private hour-long lesson (online or in person)
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Exploring vocal production in action: landing on the “perfect” note
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Vocal registers explained
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Changing registers
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Specific information about how to pronounce vowels and consonants in singing
At the end of the unit, singers connect with Marybeth live via videoconference to review and discuss questions and experience. Marybeth then recommends the next unit to pursue.
Unit 3: Singing In A Round
Join a Choir, Sing with Friends
5 modules (1per week)
1 private hour-long lesson (online or in person)
You’re confident now; it’s time to
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Unravel the mysteries of changing registers and the mixed register
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The soft palate and its important role in singing
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Singing notes of a phrase (musical sentence) with a smooth and consistent tone
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Troubleshooting issues like vocal fatigue and colds/laryngitis are addressed in this unit
At the end of the unit, singers connect with Marybeth live via videoconference to review and discuss questions and experience. Marybeth then recommends the next unit to pursue.
Unit 4: Singing In The Streets!
You must share your voice and sing out!
5 modules (1per week)
1 private hour-long lesson (online or in person)
This module covers more about the mechanics of a song in its entirety. You’ll learn about:
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Varying vocal placement
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Adding dynamics and energy to your phrases
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How to shape and blend your sound so that your voice is at its best for each unique phrase of the song
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Put it all together in a song from beginning to end like a pro
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Maintaining your voice during a long rehearsal, performance, or speaking engagement
At the end of the unit, singers connect with Marybeth live via videoconference to review and discuss questions and experience. Marybeth then recommends the next unit to pursue.
Bonus Modules
Negative Messaging:
Overcoming external and internal negative messages that inhibit our singing.
Trauma and the Voice:
Trauma of any kind can severely impact our ability to actualize our voice. We’ll examine some physical techniques which will help break through old patterns and release tensions, thus freeing our voice to its utmost potential.
Multiple Unit Packages
Mix and Match Units
2 Units
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Includes 10 modules
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2 private one - hour lessons (online or in person)
All 4 Units
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Includes 20 modules
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2 bonus modules
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4 private one - hour lessons
Unsure? Reach out.
Let Marybeth guide you through whatever your vocal goals are. Her knowledge, experience, approachability, and supportive demeanor take the singer through the steps necessary to reclaim your voice!