The Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute
July 13-21
2019
"Under the leadership and expertise of Matthew Edwards, the Institute is now making it possible to continue learning from many of the country’s leading experts in 21st century vocal pedagogy."
Dr. Rachelle Fleming
Clinical Assistant Professor
Musical Theatre Division
Benjamin T. Rome School of Music
Washington, DC
Session 1: Respiration and Phonation for CCM Singers
July 13-15, 2019
Taught by Matt Edwards with Wendy LeBorgne and Marci Rosenberg.
This course explores the view that correcting faults at the vocal fold level will release other entaglements in the mechanism. Topics include:
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Developing the "Mixed-Voice"
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Fundamentals of Belt technique
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How to produce a healthy Belt
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Separation and development of heavy and light mechanism
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How variations of airflow affect vocal quality
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Applying exercise physiology principles to voice training
Session 3: CCM styles and Performance Practice
July 19-21, 2019
Taught by Matt Edwards with special guest Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, long standing member of Sweet Honey in the Rock and Shari Sanders author of Rock the Audition.
This course covers topics that are essential for singers who have mastered the basic technical concepts introduced in sessions I and II. Topics include:
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The technical ingredients of vocal styles
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The rhythmic and melodic ingredients of vocal styles
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Audio technology
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Storytelling techniques
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And round-robin sessions on
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How to apply functional training in the choral setting
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How to prepare singers for the recording studio
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Tips for working with musical theatre performers
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How to audition for pop/rock musicals.
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Session 2: Resonance and Articulation for CCM Singers
July 16-18, 2019
Taught by Matt Edwards and Dr. Ingo Titze, the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Keynote Speaker
"The faculty presented many practical, functional techniques and approaches that will revolutionize how I listen, sing, teach, and respond to each individual student. I fully recommend the CCM Institute to any teachers, singers, and lovers of music who want to truly gain a better understanding of the function and form of the voice."
André Chiang
2018 Participant
This course explores the view that correcting faults of the vocal tract will improve vocal fold function. Topics include:
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How the larynx functions in CCM singing
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How the soft palate functions in CCM singing
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How the tongue, jaw, and lips interact in CCM singing styles
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How to accelerate vocal capability with Motor learning theories
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Advanced Belt techniques
Dr. Rachelle Fleming
New Supplemental Course
NOTE: This runs at the same time as Session 1. It is not possible to take both courses as they run concurrently.
Voice Anatomy Lab Session
July 13-15, 2019
Taught by Dr. David Meyer
A hands-on continuing education course examining vocal anatomy and physiology. This course features:
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cadaver lab dissections
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state-of-the-art MRI imagery
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3-D modeling of the vocal tract
Supplemental Course
NOTE: This runs at the same time as Session 3. It is not possible to take both courses as they run concurrently.
Musical Theatre Singing Styles
July 19-21, 2019
Taught by Edrie Means Weekly and will include Session 3’s
Group Singing Workshop with Dr. Ysaye Barnwell (Sweet Honey in the Rock) and Sheri Sanders (Rock the Audition) Masterclass.
This course covers the CCM styles found in musical theatre and performance practices that are essential for musical theatre singers today. It will enhance your performance skills in providing skill training essential for you and your students' success in the industry. Topics include:
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Explore through songs various styles.
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The vocal ingredients for various styles
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How to apply the use of vocal stylisms (bends, cry, fry, growls, onsets, slides, etc.) while maintaining healthy vocal function.
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How the larynx, soft palate, tongue, jaw and lips function in various styles.
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Treatment of vowels and consonants.
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Tools for acting the song borrowed from traditional acting approaches