Learn "How" to Sing with Natural Singing for everyone

Name: Learn "How" to Sing with Natural Singing for everyone
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Singing is breathing & Breathing is singing using the John Oxley Technique

Created byJohn & Shaun Natural Singing, John Oxley

Last updated 1/2022

English

What you'll learn

Apply your awareness of Natural Singing to use every day for your own pleasure, and professionally
Understand the super-importance of breathing in singing, along with the correct use of the diaphragm
Apply the important singing techniques of Covering, Placing, and Focus - along with the correct use of posture
By practising regularly, you should experience an extension in your singing range, improved tone, smooth movement between notes and a sense of ease when singing
Exercise freely; each stage of your course has a mp3 exercise file for download and practice (put it on your computer, laptop or mobile phone)
Understand your own voice and identify your own personal singing goals

Course content

3 sections • 26 lectures • 2h 22m total length

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Warmup 01 Preview1:35
This is a short preview of our Warmup 01 video.
Warmup 0135:19
We have recorded for you a simple but effective vocal warmup that will help you develop a regular routine for singing, along with great technique.
A good vocal warm up should accomplish a number of things:

1) Preparing the mind and body for vocal awareness and its physical needs
2) A breathing and diaphragm warm-up
3) Preparing the articulators (tongue and soft palette) and resonators (sinus cavities)
4) The movement from the spoken voice to the singing voice
5) The extended spoken register for acting
6) Preparing for any song sheet or script that is going to be rehearsed or performed

The main benefit is regular use of the lungs, improving their capacity, and the awareness of tensions that may exist in the body... breathing and singing is a great combination when it comes to relaxing the body and soul.

Breathing is Singing and Singing is Breathing.

Preamble - message from John Oxley1:44
Hello and congratulations on selecting the Natural Singing Fundamentals Course. In this short video you will hear a personal recorded message from John Oxley. The background picture was recently taken at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Bristol during the opening of the Link building.

Over £1M was raised from a range of charitable trusts and foundations, companies and individual benefactors to Link the Downside Road buildings together with new teaching and rehearsal spaces and an accessible reception. A great facility that will benefit all future visitors, from all walks of life, to the Theatre School.
Lesson 1 - Breathing6:12
In this lesson we are going to learn about breathing and how to breath correctly. If you want to learn about singing the first step is breathing, and if singing Naturally is your goal this is the course for you.
Lesson 2 - Breathing & Singing (1)3:32
In this lesson we will continue with breathing using a descending four note scale over an octave using the word Tah.
Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 3 - Breathing & Singing (2)2:34
In this lesson we will continue with breathing using the full major scale in a descending pattern, using the word Tah.
Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 4 - Breathing using Half Phrases5:01
In this lesson we will start singing the song 'Down in the Valley' starting on half phrases.
We are now establishing a sense of musical phrasing and strengthening your breathing over half phrases.
Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 5 - Breathing using whole phrases3:35
In this lesson we will continue with the song 'Down in the Valley' but will now work on whole phrases.
This will really strengthen your breathing and musical phrasing.
Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 6 - Breathing and extending the song and tempo3:12
In this lesson we will continue with the song 'Down in the Valley' but will now extend the song and increase the tempo slightly.

Breathing and phrasing are the most important elements to master during this lesson.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 7 - Placing technique6:50
In this lesson John will introduce you to the technique of Placing - learning how to place your voice.
This is a very important technique and can take some time to master, so please be patient.
Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 8 - Covering technique (1)4:54
In this lesson John will introduce you to the technique of Covering - normally referred to as the covering action, and we will be using Ah.

This is a very important technique and again can take some time to master, so please be patient.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 9 - Covering technique (2)3:14
In this lesson John will continue with technique of Covering - normally referred to as the covering action, however and we will be using Aw and Ah on this occasion.

This is a very important technique and again can take some time to master, so please be patient and allow the voice to adapt slowly overtime.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 10 - Placing & Covering techniques (1)4:25
In this lesson we will look at the technique of Placing and Covering - using Ooo.

This is a very important technique so during your exercising try and imagine the sound is coming out of the top-of-the-head or from the forehead hair-line - again this can take some time to master, so please be patient.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 11 - Placing & Covering techniques (2)4:01
In this lesson we will look at the technique of Placing and Covering - using Eee.

As with lesson 10, this is a very important technique so during your exercising try and imagine the sound is coming out of the top-of-the-head or from the forehead hair-line - again this can take some time to master, so please be patient.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 12 - Descending smoothly (1)3:13
In this lesson we will be working on how to descend smoothly and not allowing the voice to drop, using Ooo.

This lesson will help you develop your mastery over the small muscles inside the mouth and throat - also there is the continued benefit of breath control.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 13 - Descending smoothly (2)5:29
In this lesson we will be working on how to descend smoothly when singing and not allowing the voice to drop - but we will be using a different musical pattern and the word Tah.

As in lesson 12, this lesson will help you develop your mastery over the small muscles inside the mouth and throat - also there is the continued benefit of breath control.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 14 - Descending smoothly (3)4:45
In this lesson we will be working on how to descend smoothly when singing and not allowing the voice to drop - but we will be using a different musical pattern and the word Aw.

As in lesson 13, this lesson will help you develop your mastery over the small muscles inside the mouth and throat - also there is the continued benefit of breath control.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 15 - Focus technique (1)7:49
In this lesson John will introduce you to the Focus technique - focus of breath - where does that breath go?

This lesson may seem fairly simplistic but it is possibly one of the most important techniques to acquire and master - so please be very patient and listen very closely to John.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 16 - Focus technique (2)6:14
In this lesson we will continue with the Focus technique using the Cee, Mee, Eee and Humming.

As I mentioned in lesson 15, this lesson may seem fairly simplistic but it is possibly one of the most important techniques to acquire and master - so please be very patient and listen very closely to John.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 17 (this is a short preview from lesson 17)2:07
This is a short preview from lesson 17
Lesson 17 - the Voice Song (1)9:39
In this lesson John will introduce you to the Voice Song 'Ombra Mai Fu' - and we will be working on Part 1 section 1.

Sheet music is provided in the key of E flat and F, for your benefit - John demonstrates in both keys but will teach using the key of E flat.

However in lesson 21 you will find two mp3 files for practice purposes in both keys for the sections we will be working on.

First John will sing the whole song through for your benefit - however in this course we will be only concentrating on the first 20 bars for teaching purposes to reinforce the previously demonstrated singing techniques of Placing, Covering and Focus.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 18 - the Voice Song (2)3:34
In this lesson we will continue with the Voice Song 'Ombra Mai Fu' - and we will be working on Part 2 section 1.

As mentioned in lesson 17, in this course we will be only concentrating on the first 20 bars for teaching purposes to reinforce the previously demonstrated singing techniques of Placing, Covering and Focus.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 19 - the Voice Song (3)3:00
In this lesson we will continue with the Voice Song 'Ombra Mai Fu' - and we will be working on Part 3 section 1. We will be singing all three Parts of section 1 of the song, and that will complete section 1.

As mentioned in lesson 17, in this course we will be only concentrating on the first 20 bars for teaching purposes to reinforce the previously demonstrated singing techniques of Placing, Covering and Focus.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 20 - the Voice Song (4)4:26
In this lesson we will continue with the Voice Song 'Ombra Mai Fu' - and we will be working on Section 2. You will notice that the words are all the same in section 2, however the melody is different.

As mentioned in lesson 17, in this course we will be only concentrating on the first 20 bars for teaching purposes to reinforce the previously demonstrated singing techniques of Placing, Covering and Focus.

Once you have mastered this exercise with comfort and ease then move on to the next lesson...
Lesson 21 - the Voice Song (5)3:05
In this lesson we will continue with the Voice Song 'Ombra Mai Fu' - and we will be working on Sections 1 and 2.

As mentioned in lesson 17, in this course we will be only concentrating on the first 20 bars for teaching purposes to reinforce the previously demonstrated singing techniques of Placing, Covering and Focus.

Well done!

This is the final lesson of the course. Congratulations on mastering all the techniques in the Natural Singing fundamentals course.

We are very keen to hear your feedback, if we can make any improvements that will benefit you in any way please contact us and let us know.

Best wishes and kindest regards John Oxley & Shaun Batt

Requirements

You will need a fascination and interest in singing
It really helps if you can pitch your voice comfortably
You will be expected to Practice as regularly as you can
When practising it is always best to use a mirror - so you can see whether you are opening your mouth correctly and not breathing in the chest
Most importantly do not over practise - as soon as you start feeling tired, take a break and rest the voice

Description

Learn 'How' to sing Naturally from a professional singing teacher who has worked as a singer and trained all types of vocalist worldwide.

This course is about "How" to sing - we get straight to the point...

To help you with that daily singing routine, we have produced this Natural Singing Fundamentals Course with the beginner, actor and singer in mind, using the "John Oxley Technique"

The Natural Singing fundamentals course will help you in many ways for example:

Opening your Throat and freeing it of tension
Correct breathing the absolute core of singing
Understanding resonance through the 'Focus of Breath technique'
Using the 'Covering Technique' when singing in the upper register (high notes)
And not having to sing falsetto (Male voice)
This training is geared to straight singing, e.g. Musical Theatre & good Pop singing
By using this training your voice will last you years
You will be able to approach all styles; Pop, Blues, Jazz, Folk, etc.
No matter what style you do decide to sing, there is one important rule that

** Your throat must be open and free of tension **

If you wish to sing then the mantra is you have to practise daily to improve. This means you get to exercise your voice but also you build your awareness of your voice.

The course not only offers you good vocal technique but a confidence knowing that well known actors such as:

Jeremy Irons - Jane Lapotaire - Tim Pigott-Smith - Chris Biggins - Greta Scacchi - Allan Corduner

...to name just a few, received the same basic training from John Oxley at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and all have made their mark in the profession as actors and over many years have used their voices correctly in speech and singing.

I emphasise the Natural approach with my knowledge gained over many years of study and singing, and teaching.

Don’t sit back and do nothing Enrol today and prepare yourself for your future as an all round confident singer..

John is in touch with many of his old students who are now household names and they regularly thank him for his influence in their professional careers. He can do the same for you if YOU are prepared to work at it.

Who this course is for:

This course is for beginners, actors and established singers who want to study Natural Singing.
The understanding of music theory is always helpful but is not required for this course
This course will help you with your confidence and stamina for singing (of course this depends on how much you practise)
All the principles and techniques demonstrated in this course will help you establish a good singing voice for life
Your investment in practice and repetition will really payoff, and you will be surprised by the rewards from your hard work
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned vocalist I think everyone will benefit from this course

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