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Who's it for?
Singers of all ages, experience and genres.
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Singers wanting to determine if they want to register for lessons.
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Young singers need to be in High School. No responsibility is taken for young singers, so parents are welcome to book to be observers.
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In Person
VENUE: Hawthorn
2025: Monday 6:30-8:30 pm COST: $50 to perform, $15 to observe CLASS SIZE: Max 9 performers and maximum 10 observers PREPARATION: Digital PDFs to be sent to Kate prior to class. NOTE: It is recommended to make an audio recording of your session, on your phone. PSC dates for 2025: Semester 1 - 17/2; 10/3; 31/3; 5/5; 26/5; 16/6 (PSCplus) Semester 2 - 18/8; 8/9; 13/10; 3/11; 24/11 (PSCSuperplus) PSCSuperplus - gives the PSC regulars the opportunity to take the stage of the magnificent Wesley Church with Chris Nankervis at the piano. COST: $60 to perform, $20 to observe |
Artistry
Performance Skills Class will also begin with Voice Preparation and then be followed by performances of one song by the participants, with feedback and tips on vocal and artistic issues.
Each participant will receive approximately 12 minutes of performance and workshop time. In addition to this, singers will make further valuable, vocal and artistic discoveries by watching other performers hone their craft while receiving expert tuition. The VoiceArt Associate Artist, Chris Nankervis will be the regular PSC accompanist.
Performance Skills Class is also a forum and teaching practice opportunity for singing teachers working towards a teaching certificate or diploma.
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SongWorks
VENUE: Northcote
2025: Mondays 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7.20 and 7:40pm Semester 1 - 10/2; 3/3; 24/3; 28/4; 19/5; 9/6. Semester 2 - 11/8; 1/9; 6/10; 27/10; 17/11. Singers are welcome to book 40 minutes COST: $60 for 20mins ($120 for 40mins) NOTE: This session with two experts in the field of music performance. This luxury learning experience is offered exclusively at Kate's VoiceArt and takes place in Northcote. SongWorks is a session with both resident VoiceArt/SOS Associate Artist and Master Teacher, Kate Sadler.
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A Stepping Stone
SongWorks is designed to be a stepping stone between your singing lesson and a performance of any kind including Performance Skills Class. It will also make your lessons with Kate and private coaching sessions the VoiceArt/SOS Associate Artist much more effective. Accompaniments for your song can also be recorded in this session if you wish.
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Artistry
Once you know your song musically and vocally, it will be ready for a SongWorks session, during which all matters pertaining to artistry, dynamics, tempi, tempi variations, phrasing and the interplay between the accompaniment and the vocal line are explored. In other words, the Art part of VoiceArt.
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