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Singing Popular Music

A transformative vocal program that equips singers with healthy, expressive techniques for today’s music industry demands.

access

Lifetime

level

Medium

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

What you will learn

  • Contemporary vocal techniques
  • Microphone performance skills
  • Vocal health and maintenance
  • Style adaptation across genres

  • Emotional expression through singing
  • Basic improvisation skills
  • Recording studio preparation

Program Overview

Vocal Foundations

⏱️ 2 weeks

  • Covers breath control, posture, and vocal anatomy.
  • Includes exercises for range expansion and tone development.

Genre Performance

⏱️ 2 weeks

  • Focuses on pop, rock, R&B, and country stylistic elements.
  • Features phrasing and embellishment techniques.

Mic Technique

⏱️ 2 weeks

  • Teaches studio and live microphone use, including proximity effect and effect pedals.
  • Includes recording simulations.

Artistic Expression

⏱️ 2 weeks

  • Examines lyric interpretation, stage presence, and audience connection.
  • Features performance video critiques.

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Job Outlook

  • Professional value: Core skill for vocalists
  • Performance fees: 10010,000 per show
  • Industry demand: Always seeking distinctive voices
  • Certification benefit: Berklee alumni network access
9.5Expert Score
Highly Recommended
Develop your contemporary singing voice through Berklee's professional training in pop, rock, and R&B vocal techniques.
Value
9.2
Price
9.4
Skills
9.6
Information
9.5
PROS
  • Berklee College of Music faculty
  • Genre-specific vocal workouts
  • Downloadable practice tracks
  • Suitable for all experience levels
CONS
  • Requires daily practice
  • Limited classical technique
  • Needs recording equipment

Specification: Singing Popular Music

access

Lifetime

level

Medium

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

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