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"How to become a world-class singer and performer with
Dreamquest -
answers to your frequently asked questions."
by
Melissiah. Grad Dip Music, ATCL, International vocal
coach and CEO Dreamquest, Australia
How
old do you have to be to join your school? At
Dreamqest we teach people from 6 to 66! Our training program
is tailored to meet the needs of
Kids
Teenagers
Adults
Do
you teach complete beginners? Yes!
Complete beginners including adult or mature age beginners
are most welcome. You are never too old to learn how to sing.
Do I have to audition to join Dreamquest? It
is not necessaty to undergo an audition before you join. Your
level of skill will be ascertained in your first lesson and
your training tailored exclusively from there.
I
think I'm tone deaf as I can't sing in tune? Could I ever
become a singer? Singing
in tune requires precise ear/larynx (voicebox) coordination.
This is a learnt skill that will develop during your training.
I'm
a good singer but I get really nervous in front of other people.
Can I
get over this? This
is actually quite a common complaint among many singers -
inexperienced, experienced and even the well known and famous.
At
Dreamquest we successfully treat singing phobia, performance
anxiety and even panic attack relating to getting onstage
and singing in public.
During your training you will be introduced to BodySense -
a technique which will show you how to gain much greater awareness
and control of the voluntary muscles in the body. BodySense
has proven itself to be a powerful tool for singers in the
development of body and mind control.
In addition to this we also sell Absolute Singing Confidence,an
educational CD that will show you how to reduce tension and
develop even greater confidence in yourself and your ability.
Do
you have a list of students you have taught?
Client confidentiality is very important to us. Whilst we
don't divulge personal details of students, many of our students
have been happy to to record testimonials in mp3 format that
you can listen to here.
Is
it best to have private lessons or group lessons? It's
important to do both. When you initially enrol, you may be
first given several private lessons to learn the basics of
good technique. After this you will be placed in a small group
class of students of similar ability.
There are many reasons for learning in a group class. Firstly,
you actually learn FASTER in the group environment as you
will be able to hear and observe the training of other individuals.
Secondly you will also learn how to improvise and sing harmonies
with other students. Thirdly you will develop your confidence
and performing skills by singing in front of others on a weekly
basis. Group classes are also
a prerequisite to many of our grading levels.
Intermediate
and advanced singers will also find both private lessons and
group lessons beneficial.
What
sort of style will I learn? As
well as learning a healthy and safe vocal technique, you will
learn the style of singing that you wish to master. For some
students this will be pop or rock, musical theatre, rnb, jazz,
gospel or one of the many other styles that exist. Some students
choose to learn classical singing or opera, which also involes
the study of languages other than English eg Italian, Latin
and French.
How
much does it cost? Here
are our fees an enrolment conditions
for both our Australian and Singapore Singing Schools.
I
read your enrolment form and noticed that I am required to
purchase a training manual with 2 CDs. Do I have to buy these? Yes,
all students are required to purchase the training manual
and CDs. By studying outside of lesson times you can expect
to advance more quickly.
Do
you give any sort of discounts? We
believe our term fees are very reasonable. Our term fees have
been calculated to enable people of all walks of life to attend,
and to pay our teachers fairly,
who have studied for many years. We are able to offer
a great discount however;
10%
off for purchasing a year's worth of lessons (48 weeks)
Can
I just try a one-off lesson to see if I like it?
Becoming
a good singer takes time, dedication and discipline - not
just one lesson. In our experience we've found that people
who just want to attend one lesson are not really serious
about becoming good singers. We generally recommend enrolling
for a term of lessons (one month) to get an idea of our training
program. One-off or trial lessons are available, but fees
are higher than for regular term fees.
What
hapens after I complete a month of lessons? After
you complete a month of lessons you will be automatically
enrolled in the nex term of lessons.
What
sort of songs will I get to sing in lessons? At
Dreamquest we are focused on helping you develop the style
of singing that interests you along with learning songs that
you like.
When
you choose a song to
learn please check with
your teacher that the song is suitable for both your voice
and level of ability. It is important that you bring your
backing tracks - music CDs without the singing on them - to
all your lessons so your teacher can coach you with the songs
you wish to learn.
How
long do I need to attend lessons? This
varies from person to person, and will depend on your personal
goals as a singer. Most
students stay for between 3 and 5 years. By studying with
us for this length of time you can expect to become a highly
accomplished or world-class singer.
When
will I get to sing in student concerts? You
will be permitted to participate in a student concerts once
you;
have
shown good lesson attendance
show
consistent improvement through home practice
bring
your backing CDs to every lesson
are
able to sing reasonably well in tune
Is it better that I get singing qualifications
by doing exams or performing in Dreamquest student concerts? We
strongly believe that the qualifications you receive by completing
the various levels in our student concert gradings are much
more relevant to today's world than the qualifications obtained
from singing exams.
Singing exams involve singing to an examiner in an otherwise
empty room. You will usually have to choose the songs from
set song lists. There is no applause or feedback from the
examiner as they will be making notes about your performance.
Exam fees are often expensive (in the hundreds of dollars)
and you may also need to pay an accompanist.
Singing in Dreamquest student concerts gives you relevant
industry experience as you will be singing live to an audience
in a venue. The concert fee is very affordable and you are
encouraged to bring your family and friends along. DVD footage
is available after the concert to review your performance.
You will also receive a written report along with a grading
certificate.
Even though some of our teachers have completed singing or
music exams with AMEB, ANZCA or Trinity College, teachers
recommend Dreamquest concert gradings as a much more enjoyable
and relevant option.
How
do I join? Please
call our studios directly - Melbourne,
Indonesia. Our
friendly staff will answer any further queries you have and
suggest a lesson plan that is best for your needs. If you
live outside these areas please sign up below to our virtual
singing academy on the left hand side of the page and receive
your free singing course!
