Masterclasses in Schools

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  STAGECRAFT

• How to connect to and effectively express the emotions in their song.
• How to move and use all of the stage.
• How to express the emotions of a song confidently through the voice, body and face.
• How to gesture effectively.
• How to dress appropriately for a song and for performances and auditions.
• How repertoire dictates how to use the stage.
• Microphone technique

PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE

• How to manage nerves before and during a performance
• How to prepare for important performances
• Audition technique
• The importance of practice and how to maximize practice time. 

VOCAL TECHNIQUE

• Posture
• Diaphragmatic, (low) breathing and support.
• Lifting the soft palate
• Lowering the larynx
• Vowel shapes
• Strong consonants
• Twang
• Tilt, Head Voice, and Belt
• Tongue and jaw tension release
• Retracting the false vocal folds and more...

REPERTOIRE

• How to choose repertoire that will show off the voice 
• Singing true to a chosen style and how vocal technique can be modified with each genre
• Working with and choosing accompaniment

1st HOUR 

Vocal Technique; Stagecraft; Performing under pressure; Repertoire

2nd HOUR ONWARDS

Masterclass where students perform a song from memory in front of the group. I then give written and verbal feedback for them to take away and work on. 

I am happy to adjust this to suit your school’s needs. 

Please contact Natasha if you would like more information.  Thanks! 

"Recently, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Natasha Cupitt at Davidson High School to help to run a vocal workshop experience. Students learnt about correct vocal technique, effective stagecraft, microphone use and had the opportunity to perform solo works for feedback in front of their peers.  Natasha was very professional in her approach and was able to share her wealth of knowledge to a wide range of students of varying ages throughout the day. Her encouraging manner created a safe performing environment for students that was comfortable and built confidence.  The information that she presented was relevant, fun and inspirational and her ability to critique student's technique in a positive light and on a level that they could both understand and work with meant that the students loved performing for her and hearing what she had to say."The day was a complete success and we will definitely be looking to repeat the experience in the future. I thoroughly recommend Natasha's services for any schools looking to foster and improve the vocal techniques of their students, especially in the lead up to key performing events such as the HSC or important concerts." 

Kelly Morrow - Music Teacher and Vocal Co-ordinator, Davidson High School

"Natasha Cupitt came to our school to work with senior vocalist.  We were lucky enough to have her for the whole day. She worked on technique and then presented a masterclass with  each student. She was the whole package working on technique, repertoire, delivery and presentation. She inspired the students with her knowledge and excited them with her energy.

The whole day was such a positive experience for these singers and I would thoroughly recommend Natasha for your school. We will definitely invite her back soon."

Jacki Berry, Music Teacher, Killara High School