Singing Technique

At the Victorian Vocal Academy, we specialise in teaching vocal techniques across a range of styles, including classical and opera, musical theatre, jazz, and contemporary genres like rock, pop, and belt.

The human voice is a remarkable, living instrument capable of producing an array of diverse and beautiful sounds, with endless tones and colours. Mastering good vocal technique helps you develop a deep personal understanding of your instrument and nurtures it healthily, enabling you to perform with confidence and joy.

Our instructors at the Victorian Vocal Academy are highly trained in vocal pedagogy—the art and science of vocal instruction. We are dedicated to supporting artists in their technical growth.

Artistry 

Vocal artistry is a blend of several elements: musicality, genre understanding, musical history, phrasing, knowledge of composers, and the ability to interpret songs or characters. It also involves responding to fellow performers, and mastering stagecraft, and acting skills. A significant aspect of artistry is discovering and developing your unique voice. At the academy, we are passionate about working with our students to help them become confident, expressive artists.

what we teach

• Breathing and support

• Warm up and cool down for the voice

• Posture alignment and physical release

• Phonation, articulation and the speaking voice

• Resonance and tone production including belt

• Extending your vocal range

• Vocal and respitory anatomy and physiology

• Vocal registers and how to negotiate passaggio/break/bridge

• Dynamic control and phrasing

• General musicianship

• Aural awareness and sightsinging

• Repertoire selection and development

• Song interpretation and delivery

• Acting and stage craft

• Song and character interpretation

• Career and industry mentorship

• Microphone technique

• Voice health and how to care for the voice

• Performance psychology, self care and well-being