Phase 2 – Becoming A Natural Singer

Advanced vocal training for experienced singers who are ready to take their skills to the next level.

What you’ll learn
Discover how to make your singing feel effortless
Eliminate throat tension for good
Strengthen your diaphragm with an ancient breathing secret
Develop advanced vocal control
Requirements
Be proficient in all Phase 1 techniques. If you currently take one-on-one lessons with an AApproach instructor, ask if you have the necessary skill sets to begin Phase 2.
Have a clear plastic cup and several ordinary drinking straws.
You will also need a clean towel or paper towels.
Description
You’ve mastered the techniques in Phase 1, and you’ve decided that you want to be more than just a “good” singer. You want the advanced skills necessary to be downright impressive – a dynamic voice that feels truly effortless. In Phase 2 “Becoming A Natural Singer”, you will discover a whole new dimension of vocal freedom!
Fact: Your body is designed to sing. The idea that amazing voices are reserved only for a chosen few has no scientific basis whatsoever. What I’ve discovered through years of research and experience is that most struggling vocalists (and even many “trained” singers) suffer from one major problem – a collapsed throat; this places excess pressure on the vocal folds, making the voice feel heavier that it really is. Sadly, I meet vocalists every day who have never had the incredible experience of singing with a truly released throat.
Most commonly taught classical techniques attempt to force the throat open, ironically making the problem even worse by causing more tightness. Other so-called “modern” methods hardly reference the problem of throat release at all, instead focusing exclusively on mixing techniques. But, in Phase 2, we combine time-tested ancient wisdom with modern science and years of professional industry experience. The result is an advanced technique that is proven to be effective in restoring full freedom to the folds.
How long this course takes to complete is entirely up to you, though we strongly recommend spending at least one week on each section. Every lesson is broken down into three basic parts: (1) Ebook guide, (2) The video lessons (3) your MP3 practice warmups (which you can listen to online or download for your own convenience). Of course, you still have the option of asking questions in the Phase 2 forum and receiving help from trained AApproach instructors.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Phase 2 – “Becoming A Natural Singer”

Lecture 1 Introduction – Ebook

Lecture 2 Introduction Video

Section 2: Lesson 1 – Releasing The Laryngopharynx

Lecture 3 Releasing The Laryngopharynx – Ebook

Lecture 4 Introduction & Benefits

Lecture 5 Coordination

Lecture 6 Conditioning

Lecture 7 Warmup Intro – MP3 download

Lecture 8 Ujjayi Explanation – MP3 download

Lecture 9 Ujjayi Exercise – MP3 download

Lecture 10 Digastric Release Explanation – MP3 download

Lecture 11 Digastric Release Exercise – MP3 download

Lecture 12 Continual Glottal Fry Explanation – MP3 download

Lecture 13 Continual Glottal Fry Exercise – MP3 download

Lecture 14 Range Release Explanation – MP3 download

Lecture 15 Range Release Exercise – MP3 download

Section 3: Lesson 2 – Releasing The Oropharynx

Lecture 16 Releasing The Oropharynx – Ebook

Lecture 17 Introduction & Benefits

Lecture 18 Coordination

Lecture 19 Conditioning

Lecture 20 Tongue Pull Explanation – MP3 download

Lecture 21 Tongue Pull Exercise – MP3 download

Lecture 22 Raspberry Trill Explanation – MP3 download

Lecture 23 Raspberry Trill Exercise – MP3 download

Section 4: Lesson 3 – Releasing The Nasopharynx

Lecture 24 Releasing The Nasopharynx – Ebook

Lecture 25 Introduction & Benefits

Lecture 26 Coordination

Lecture 27 Conditioning

Section 5: Lesson 4 – Finding BALANCED Power

Lecture 28 Finding BALANCED Power – Ebook

Lecture 29 Introduction & Benefits

Lecture 30 Coordination

Lecture 31 Conditioning

Lecture 32 Skipping Rocks Explanation – MP3 download

Lecture 33 Skipping Rocks Exercise – MP3 download

Lecture 34 Final thoughts – MP3 download

Section 6: Lesson 5 – Advanced Toning Exercises

Lecture 35 Introduction & Benefits

Lecture 36 Coordination

Lecture 37 Conditioning

Section 7: Lesson 6 – Active Support

Lecture 38 Introduction & Benefits

Lecture 39 Coordination

Lecture 40 Conditioning

Section 8: Bonus Vids

Lecture 41 Troubleshooting Ujjayi

This course is designed for intermediate/advanced vocalists who have already completed our Udemy course, “Phase 1 – Elite Singing Techniques”, and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Phase 2 is not for anyone presently suffering from or recovering from vocal injury. If you are presently experiencing chronic hoarseness or throat pain, please seek a certified AApproach instructor to guide you through our Phase 1 course. Again: Do not join this course, unless you have already completed “Phase 1 – Elite Singing Techniques”.