Private Instruction
The Vocal Workout Singing School private voice instruction semester programs are designed specifically to strengthen the natural singer – how to sing with vocal power, voice dynamics, increased vocal range, vocal pro placement, and advanced body breathing from the diaphragm.
The musical ear is trained with voice exercises in gospel singing to diversify melody and R&B/Soul style, Gospel Singing, or Rock/Pop, and vocal warm up exercises are taught to fortify and enhance voice placement and overall vocal fitness.
You will sing with power, uplift and exhibit freedom in your voice, learn how to sing holistically and establish vocal dynamics and pliability, and align the voice in each intensive ‘me singing’ – 45-minute session.
Vocal Basics I
VWVS vocal basics course is designed to teach the basics to a client new to voice training, that has experience using the singing voice. Learn to expand the breath, increase range and sing with less effort. Experience our professional vocal trainer, be taught in a supportive group environment with compassion and enthusiasm.
Apply technique, voice warm-up exercises to your routine for singing with natural holistic flow, and embody our principle of natural gifted grace with style. Each 90-minute class is infused with instruction and an ample opportunity to sing.
Dates Available
Jan 31 – March 27
Course Hours
Tuesdays 7 – 8:30 PM
Open Center Class
Famed R&B Gospel and Soul Technique training by our Owner, ILana Martin. Taught at The Open Center in Chelsea. This class is our most affordable instruction with Ms. Ilana Martin so purchase your class package early, it’s less than $200 for all six weeks. The class information is located at www.opencenter.org. Enter ILana Martin in the search bar.
Dates Available
Jan 18 – March 7
Course Hours
Wednesdays 8 – 10 PM
Intermediate I Vocal Works
Intermediate Six-Week Technique Class – Authentic Genre Specific Style
R&B, Jazz, Gospel, and Pop/Rock repertoire – all contain specific nuances which cause singers vocal difficulty. Learn in this class, to become aware of phrasing, passionate delivery, and your own strengths on any stage. The voice will soar to high notes with power beyond its former reach and the student will be able to build a song as a story from start to finish.
Dates Available
Feb 7 – March 27
Course Hours
Tuesdays 8:30 – 10 PM
Intermediate II Technique
The Vocal Workout Singing School group classes on expression with Cheryl Pepsii Riley allow you to improvise your voice, explore each melody with gospel singing power and sharpen your ear. By learning the Vocal Workout Technique and becoming aware of your body through breath work, you will be the closest you’ve been to the best voice that is you! The voice will soar to high notes with less effort.
Intervallic phrasing, syncopated feel, running and riffing the voice are the emphasis in this powerful sound making voice class. Increase vocal range, whether you have a gospel sound, pop/rock vocals, or soul vocals edge, feel confident on stage expressing your own unique singing, as you study with our famous and mind-blowing vocal instructor. Accompanist provided. Pre-requisite is by Recommendation or 1-yr Private instruction.
Dates Available
Feb 6 – March 26
Course Hours
Mondays 7:30 – 9 PM
Duo Instruction
The Vocal Workout Singing School private voice instruction described above can be taken in Duos, together with a partner recommended who has similar strengths and weaknesses in voice technique. These classes combine study to learn effectively in a camaraderie inspired semester-long commitment.
Many duo partners extend the life of their commitment many times over and gain more vocal power and finesse through experiencing their partner’s successes in addition to one’s own voice work. Duo Instruction is quite a unique option and an advanced example of a vocal pro or novice finding his/her own voice in music instruction. Learn how to sing from the natural sound of the voice within, during each intensive lesson.
Be amazed to explore your singing free, open and masterfully as the semester sessions free the voice, and its power – transformative. – 45-minute session.
Breath Workshops - ‘Breath Songs’
The Breath Songs class, is a workshop designed by Ilana Martin in 2005, to cover all aspects of breath control and tonal production in a movement class, taught as a yoga-style workshop.
An innovative elective breath class, taught by Monique Schubert, a Kripalu certified yoga instructor. Use your breath to find your voice. Students of all levels with good pitch are eligible for this fun, dynamic class. Find your voice through a series of yoga-like poses designed to teach your body to align with the voice. You will notice the night and day difference!
Dates Available
March 10 – April 14
Course Hours
Saturdays 4 PM – 5:25 PM
Intermediate II Technique
The Vocal Workout Singing School group classes on expression with Cheryl Pepsii Riley allow you to improvise your voice, explore each melody with gospel singing power and sharpen your ear. By learning the Vocal Workout Technique and becoming aware of your body through breath work, you will be the closest you’ve been to the best voice that is you! The voice will soar to high notes with less effort.
Intervallic phrasing, syncopated feel, running and riffing the voice are the emphasis in this powerful sound making voice class. Increase vocal range, whether you have a gospel sound, pop/rock vocals, or soul vocals edge, feel confident on stage expressing your own unique singing, as you study with our famous and mind-blowing vocal instructor. Accompanist provided. Pre-requisite is by Recommendation or 1-yr Private instruction.
Dates Available
Feb 6 – March 26
Course Hours
Mondays 7:30 – 9 PM