10 Days Course
Welcome to the Backstage Voice training! We are so glad you have decided to join our Creative Arts team. At Church on the Rock, we are destined to do great things, and we believe it can only be done with your help. My name is Eli Robles, and I will be overseeing your training. I would love to hear how your training is going. So if you have any thoughts, questions or concerns, please contact me at erobles@cotr.org
What does it mean to be a singer at Church on the Rock?
The first thing you should know is that we value you. You can count on the support from the leaders you will find at church. You can also participate meetings in our Volunteer Central, which is a nice place to interact with other volunteers.
We do everything with excellence, simplicity and integrity; these are our core values. It’s important that you think about these values for yourself and when dealing with church guests. Be excellent in all you do, make it simple for people, and be a person of integrity.
Lastly, we expect you to do the following things:
Be on time for rehearsals and services
Practice beforehand; this means that the rehearsal will be only for clarifying doubts, we expect you to get there prepared
Make sure you are checking on PCO (this is where we will let you know when we need you to participate)
Be an example of a Christ-like life and have a humble and teachable attitude.
Attend our services
Now, let’s get you started on the training!
STEP 1
This first step is a 10 days’ course for beginners. You will learn the basic of vocal techniques. You’ll be watching videos lessons, read short readings about vocal techniques, and exercises you can do! Take next few days to learn these lessons. Make sure not to go to the next link until you feel really confident about what you just have learned. It does not matter if it takes you more than 10 days, a month, or more. What matter is that you really get this, and feel good about it. Here are the links for the videos and readings:
DAY 1- BODY WARM-UP
DAY 2- RELAX NECK TENSION
DAY 3- BREATHING EXCERCISE
DAY 4- WARM-UP LIP TRILLS
DAY 5- WARM-UP EXERCISE
By taking this first step, You are halfway there. remember, practice makes perfect. I know you can make iT!
DAY 6- RESONATORS
DAY 7- HEAD VOICE / FALSETTO
DAY 8- WARM-UP / SIRENS
DAY 9- PRACTICE TOOL
DAY 10- VOICE CARE AND DISCIPLINE
Before going to step 2, let’s put what you have learned to the test. If you are a female, I want you to sing this song called “What a beautiful name”. If you are a male, I want you to sing the song called “This is Amazing Grace”. You can listen to the audio, and follow the Video below to play it.
You made it! I am proud of you and so glad you have reached to this point. Make sure to write me an email letting me know you are done with the first step. Keep going on to the second step. Can’t wait to sing with you!
STEP 2
Now, you have learned some vocal techniques. I would like you to practice few more songs, and this practice will help you to develop more skills you need to get to the next step.
I know this was a lot to take in. Make sure to take your time, so you are confident with all the skills.
STEP 3
YOU MADE IT THIS FAR! I’m excited! You are ready to take on the challenge of step 3 with all you have learned so far. After learning the technique and the songs, send me an email. We can meet in person, and see how are you doing. Then, I will schedule you for more trainings.
Thank you for your effort, don’t forget to keep checking on Backstage for more videos and updates; and remember GOD IS FOR YOU!