Vocal Technique: Performance (Online)
10-week Online Short Course
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Overview
This 10-week online class take place on Teams and Zoom.
During this 10-week online course, students will combine their performance skills with vocal techniques to enhance and improve their performance ability. This is a unique class which connects the vocal technique to the performance elements of singing, allowing students the opportunity to explore acting through song, while ensuring safe and healthy vocal choices. The exploration of vocal techniques will compliment your acting choices while creating an emotional connection to the music and lyrics. Classes will consist of group work, as well as 1:1 opportunities.
Whether new to singing or an experienced vocalist, this course will leave you with an understanding of how to enhance your acting through song skills while making safe vocal choices to support your performance.
By the end of the course, students will explore:
- How to engage with different acting and emotional choices through safe and healthy vocal techniques
- How to care for their voice
- A range of styles and emotions through song
The course will allow for group work, and time-permitting, 1:1 opportunities for feedback from lecturer and peers throughout. This course may be useful for those who wish to enhance their existing skills, pursue a pathway to further training, or build their confidence in their singing and vocal abilities.
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The important details
Age:
16+
Cost:
£220
Date:
18 January - 22 March 2027
Time:
Mondays, 6pm - 8pm
Venue:
Online
Course Information
- Entry Requirements
- Course Preparation
- Who is this course for?
- Teaching Staff
- Term Dates and Tuition Fees
There are no formal entry requirements, however students should be comfortable singing (even if only in the shower!) to benefit from the course fully.
Students are asked to choose a song that you’d like to focus on for the duration of the course.
We ask that students have a drinking straw and a cup of water each week for exercises.
As this course is online, students are asked to take part in the class from a quiet space which will limit interruptions for your leaning. Students are reminded to dress in comfortable, appropriate clothing, and be aware of their surroundings and what can be seen and heard on camera.
This course is suitable for students aged 16+, with no or little experience.
Students should be keen to learn and plan to attend all classes.
Katie Barnett
Katie is a professional performer and vocal coach based in Glasgow, Scotland with ten years of teaching experience. She specialises in working with clients within the performing arts industry, but enjoys coaching people of all abilities and at all stages of their singing journeys.
Katie has worked as a vocal mentor on several productions, including the recent US Tour of Islander the Musical and Thank U, Next with the National Theatre of Scotland. One of her voice lessons was filmed for an episode of BBC’s Panorama, exploring how singing can aid long covid recovery. She continues to offer her expertise as an experienced panellist for drama school auditions, and has been a guest lecturer on the BA Musical Theatre course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Katie is an associate of Valentine Voice Care in Glasgow, where she benefits from working alongside vocal care experts of many disciplines. She is committed to expanding her training, and is a graduate of the Evolve teacher training course led by renowned vocal coach Chris Johnson. She is currently training as a Vocal Habilitation Professional with Vocal Health Education.
Katie believes in creating a safe, creative space for people to explore their voices without judgement and fear, and tailors her sessions as she believes singing is not one size fits all.
This course will run in-person on Monday evenings for 10-weeks from 18 January – 22 March 2027, 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
The course fee is £220 which is the equivalent to £22 per session, and can be paid in full or in instalments before the course end date.
Further Information
We want to ensure as many children, young people and adult learners as possible can access the performing and production arts education that is offered through Short Courses at RCS. Financial support options available for Short Courses include:
Agnes Allan Bursary
Agnes Allan was a teacher, passionate about inclusion, and this bursary scheme exists to offer support to students to participate in the performing or production arts.
The Agnes Allan Bursary provides some support to students who may require financial assistance to take part in a short course in drama, music, production or screen.
Anyone who wishes to take part in our Short Courses and faces a financial barrier can apply for bursary support to help meet the cost of tuition fees.
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships
BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is committed to nurturing the creative potential of young Scots who experience barriers to access and participate in drama at RCS Short Courses.
James is a graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS and Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama. The Glasgow-born actor has funded the new James McAvoy Drama Scholarships to enable young people to experience the world-class drama training at RCS as he did.
The scholarship aims to support applicants who would otherwise find meeting the cost of tuition fees at RCS a barrier to accessing pre-Higher Education drama training at the Royal Conservatoire.
You can find more information about these funds on our Financial Support page.
We run various promotional offers for our Short Courses and Summer Schools. You can view our current offers on our Promotional Offers page.
You should contact us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk to request your discount code before booking a course.
Please note, only one promotional offer can be applied per course and should be used at the time of booking as we are unable to apply a discounts retrospectively.
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