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Adult Class Options

1. Holistic Vocal Group - The Karen Knowles Singing School is very glad to offer the Holistic Vocal Group. This opportunity is for adults who want to gain the benefits of singing without the pressure of performance that can often be the focus of traditional singing classes.
   
   Karen Knowles Singing School is now running a weekly Holistic Voice Group for adults at the Hawthorn Community House on Tuesday nights.  This is a class for people interested in gaining overall well being from singing.  Designed as a class that "comes to you", it requires no previous experience just an interest in finding your inner voice. A really nurturing space to explore - for everyone who has dreamed about the joy of singing and self expression, or who wants to discover it!
   
   Class held at Hawthorn on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 to 8.30 pm. (see below for further details)
2. Individual Tuition - available at Hawthorn, Surrey Hills, Caulfield and Preston.
3. Small Group Class - for two to four students. Classes usually run for an hour but can be also tailored for 45 minute and 30 minute duration. (see below for further details on content)
   

To enrol please see How to Enrol or to register your interest please complete our Enquiry Form

For costs please see the Class Information Page.

For location details please see Venue Page

 

Adult Weekend Workshops

1. Weekend Working with Musicians Workshop - held in a professional rehearsal room so participants can experience the real thing this workshop takes the next step from focussing solely on vocal delivery and instead moving into the real world of working with musicians to make music. Senior teachers Karen Knowles and Nick Roy lead participants through the process of singing as a musician, amending vocal delivery and dynamics according to the input and changes in musical structure offered by the small band. A great challenge suitable for participants wishing to experience the first steps of improvising with musicians and taking the next steps towards performance. The first workshop held in May 2008 was a huge success. Many of the early participants have continued to partiipate in the further workshops and have noticed increased musicality in their vocal delivery and broadening of their musical awareness. It is also a great confidence booster for students knowing they can sing in front of a live band and enjoy it! The next workshop is scheduled for 11 December 2010 - be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
2. Weekend Holistic Vocal Group and Wellbeing Workshop – coming soon. To register your interest please send us an email at karen@karenknowles.com.au
3. Weekend Performance Workshop – coming soon
   To register your interest please send us an email at karen@karenknowles.com.au

NOTES:
For Working with Musicians workshop please bring lunch, drink, snack and 4 photocopies each of sheet music of 3 of your favourite songs.

 

Holistic Vocal Group Classes for Adults during term

Karen believes that in order to sing well it is important to take both individual and group classes. Group classes give students the opportunity to develop aural and pitch skills, learn to sing in harmony and develop musicianship. It’s fun to sing and harmonize in a group and an interactive and social way to learn from each other.

The Holistic Group class taught in Hawthorn on Tuesday nights also allows beginners to take the first step of expressing their inner voice in a very nurturing environment. For many it is exhilarating and a lifelong dream come true.

It is not a large group class so there is the ability for the teacher to do some work one on one and get to know each student. This class is the type of class that "comes to you" so all fears about "doing it right" can be blown to the wind. In this way the student relaxes and teacher and students are often amazed by what is opened up. All members come from all walks of life and both beginners and experienced singers are welcome. Students comment how the beneits of this class including freeing themselves up and "turning the doubting mind off" cross over into all areas of their lives.

For costs please see the Class Information Page.

For location details please see Venue Page

 

Holistic Vocal Group for Adults - Class Times and Venues
HAWTHORN Holistic Vocal Group	Tuesday 7.30 to 8.30 pm

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Small Group Classes for Adults

We also run small group classes for adults where 2 to 4 students (usually friends or family) wish to train vocally together. The focus of the class is on vocal technique and individual repertoire and where requested duo or group repertoire. Small group classes are available at our Hawthorn, Caulfield or Preston venues.

Classes are available for adults during the day at Preston and Surrey Hills venues. Please enquire regarding suitable times via email - karen@karenknowles.com.au