EXPLORE YOUR VOICE!
A dynamic and fun singing course designed for KIDS.
Do you love to sing? Do you want to learn more about your voice?
Then welcome, because you’ve come to the right place!
The Explore Your Voice! course was created just for kids. Join Shannon in these lessons, where together, we will explore our voices, gain new skills and knowledge, and access more sound and range. This is the perfect introduction to your singing voice, and to singing lessons!
But be aware: We will also have a whole lot of fun. So if learning and having a good time is not your jam, proceed with caution!
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Overview: Let's sing!
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Lesson 1: Breathing is important!
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Lesson 2: Hello, voice!
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Resonance, sound, and FAB high notes!
Let’s explore how to make beautiful sounds!
Have you noticed that singers open their mouths when they sing? When you make space, your voice can resonate and sound its best!
For this lesson, be brave and and see how it feels to make space. You may discover that it’s easier to sing higher notes!
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Bonus: Sing the exercise!
I’ll guide you on the piano as you sing the exercise!
You can also download the audio track provided so you can practice anywhere, anytime!
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Lesson 3: A skill, a game, a good time!
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The Number Game
It’s time to work on your tuning!
Singing the correct notes is key! As singers, we need to be accurate with all of our notes, so that we are always in the centre of every pitch.
In this lesson, we will work on singing the major scale, and learn about steps and skips.
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Bonus: Take it to the next level!
Ready to step it up?
Join me and as we take the number game to the next level!
Have fun with it! And remember: if you get tripped up, that means you’re trying, which is GREAT! You’re learning and well on your way!
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Lesson 4: Dynamic & Delightful!
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Explore the power of dynamics!
Let’s play with dynamics and tap into our power!
If a song remained at the SAME volume and never changed, would that be interesting?
In this lesson, we learn about dynamics and how singing with different volumes is both exciting and engaging!
So get ready to see what your voice can do as we dive into the power of your dynamics!
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Bonus: Sing the exercise!
I’ll guide you on the piano as you sing the exercise!
You can also download the audio track provided so you can practice anywhere, anytime!
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Lesson 5: We want to hear you!
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Lesson 6: Put me on a stage!
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Expression and emotion!
Let’s be expressive and sing with emotion!
The best part of singing and music (I think!) is that it makes us FEEL things! Songs have the power to lift us up, and it’s our job as singers to share the mood and emotion of a song.
In this lesson, we play with how to be expressive and share our emotions!
So buckle up for some fun, because this is your last lesson, and you get to have fun and SHINE!
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Bonus: Sing the exercise!
I’ll guide you on the piano as you sing the exercise!
You can also download the audio track provided so you can practice anywhere, anytime!
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Let's Review!
Meet your instructor
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Meet your instructor ✳
Shannon McCracken is an actor, singer and voice over artist. She has performed across Canada, and is equally at home in plays and musicals, film and television, and on the concert stage.
Shannon loves to work with kids and young voices in the studio! Lessons build confidence and allow you to be creative. Shannon creates a safe and supportive environment when teaching, so that you can do your best work!
FAQ
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Yes, it sure is! I designed these lessons specifically for kids between the ages of 6-12.
If you’re a beginner and brand new to singing, this course is the perfect introduction! If you've already taken singing lesson before, you’ll enjoy how you can explore your own songs and music with the prompts given, allowing you to really personalize your songs, and go further with your singing!
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Great question! Each lesson introduces a new idea and together, we explore this idea through exercises. At the end of every lesson, I give out “vocal challenges.” These challenges will give the singer something to try out on their own and explore.
Every lesson also includes a pdf download and at the end of all 6 lessons, there’s even some bonus content!
You can check out the videos in the Overview: Let’s Sing chapter at the top of this page to get an even better sense of how it all works. -
I’m happy to say that you’ve come to the right place! The ideas and techniques we learn in these lessons can actually be applied to any and all genres!
At the end of every lesson, I give “vocal challenges,” where singers can explore their voices on their own. I always encourage singers to pick a song they love. So if that’s a pop song, awesome! If that’s a musical theatre song, cool! And if it’s something else, that’ll work too!
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This course is non-refundable.
