Vocal pedagogy encompasses the science and art of singing and the profession of teaching—it is an aggregate of principles, rules, and procedures pertaining to the development and practice of the art of singing. The aim of this class is to introduce students to information, ideas, resources, and methods that will assist healthful singing with expertise and longevity. A “pedagogue” is one who teaches. This class will also introduce and reinforce information and methods for teaching singing and related topics. Topics will include the the physiological structure of the vocal mechanism and vocal process—respiration, phonation, resonance and acoustics, articulation, registration and voice classification, developing language to describe the aesthetics of singing, cross-genre comparisons and stylistic classifications, voice disorders and pathology (how to diagnose and remediate), the history of voice pedagogy, best methods for learning repertoire, practicing efficiently, and setting goals for self and students. We will also cover best practices for use of technology in the current "virtual classroom/studio" and topics like creating a CV, writing a cover letter, creating a syllabus, writing a personal teaching philosophy statement, and managing a personal voice studio. Reading and listening assignments will come from a variety of sources. ***Personal artistry and individual engagement will be required.*** This course may be used to satisfy the 21st Century Proficiencies (Pedagogy) requirement for Bachelors of Music students.

Vocal pedagogy encompasses the science and art of singing and the profession of teaching—it is an aggregate of principles, rules, and procedures pertaining to the development and practice of the art of singing. The aim of this class is to introduce students to information, ideas, resources, and methods that will assist healthful singing with expertise and longevity. A “pedagogue” is one who teaches. This class will also introduce and reinforce information and methods for teaching singing and related topics. Topics will include the the physiological structure of the vocal mechanism and vocal process—respiration, phonation, resonance and acoustics, articulation, registration and voice classification, developing language to describe the aesthetics of singing, cross-genre comparisons and stylistic classifications, voice disorders and pathology (how to diagnose and remediate), the history of voice pedagogy, best methods for learning repertoire, practicing efficiently, and setting goals for self and students. We will also cover best practices for use of technology in the current "virtual classroom/studio" and topics like creating a CV, writing a cover letter, creating a syllabus, writing a personal teaching philosophy statement, and managing a personal voice studio. Reading and listening assignments will come from a variety of sources. ***Personal artistry and individual engagement will be required.*** This course may be used to satisfy the 21st Century Proficiencies (Pedagogy) requirement for Bachelors of Music students.