SKVS PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP

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SKVS Performance Workshops are focused specifically on building tools and techniques for performing onstage in front of an audience.

The performance workshop runs weekly and can culminate in a concert for family and friends on the final week. There is nothing like a friendly and supportive audience and the students always astound me with their growth and their final performances. It is a thoroughly rewarding experience for everyone involved!

These classes are always a joy and an honour to teach. I get so much pleasure watching students rise to the challenges before them and take risks to grow. I love that the class members become supportive for each other, applaud the successes of their classmates, and cheer each other on when it’s a struggle.

mini PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP #1 for 2024 - DATES AND DETAILS

In 2023 I introduced the “mini PW” format, in which you get a compact, more digestible workshop whilst still getting the one-on-one attention to detail that the PW is known for. The students loved it!

Due to such positive feedback, I’ve decided to run a series of these in 2024, with the first set of dates added below and more to come later. This compact version offers you the opportunity to practice on stage with a supportive audience, and receive tips and advice to help you get to where you want to be! All students who participate in any of the PWs for 2024 get the opportunity to perform in an end-of-year concert for invited guests!

Dates: commencing April 22nd to May 13th. 4 x Monday evenings.

Class Times: 7 – 9:30pm.

Cost: $300 inc GST.

Where: The classes will take place at the fabulous Night Owl Studio in Morley!

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT

The purpose of the Performance Workshop is to provide a unique opportunity for singers to practice performing, or simply to give them a taste of what performing is like.

You have been working hard on your vocals and now you want to try your skills out on a stage but you’re not quite ready to take the plunge in public. Performing adds a whole other dimension to your vocal technique and enriches and adds to your growth as a singer. There is a lot of flexibility available, so have a chat to me about your needs.

This class is designed to be a safe environment so that you will be able to take risks, practice performing and work through your performance goals. Each performer must go on their own unique journey to figure out who they want to be on stage. I have numerous effective techniques and exercises that will help you to work towards those goals. Whilst the focus of this class is not on vocal technique - as an IVA Mentor Instructor and Ambassador, I can draw on my expertise to guide you in your singing technique in performance situations. 

WHAT HAPPENS?

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You sing one song per class and will usually get to sing it twice. We workshop your song by applying targeted exercises that I give you throughout the course and by participating in feedback. You gain valuable insight, not only from your performance but from watching the video of your own work, but  also observing the growth of the other students. It is integral to this class that each participant is encouraged to find their own personal and unique place on stage.

Throughout the sessions we will work on dealing with nerves before and during performance, communicating the meaning, lyrics and intention of the song, getting physical on stage, figuring out who you are as a performer, mic technique and much more.

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU

Six images of students performing in front of a purple and blue background, holding a microphone.

You must be able to sing the melody and lyrics from memory.

You need to prepare between roughly one song per week. It is sometimes appropriate to repeat songs for another week as you dig deeper into your performance. If we hold a concert, each student can sing up to 2 songs on performance night, so it’s good to have a few extra songs to choose from.

You will need backing tracks on a smart phone or iPad or laptop or alternatively you may accompany yourself on Guitar or keyboard. There will be a guitar amp and keyboard amp available if you can’t bring your own. You need to bring 2 devices so that you can be videoed whilst performing.

GET IN CONTACT

To enquire about lessons or register your interest in lessons, events, or workshops, contact Sue by emailing sue@suekingham.com or filling out the form.