Sample The Powell Method by attending one of the workshops in the Powell Method Workshop Series taught by Founder, Katti Powell. Workshops for Singers consists of workshops appropriate for anyone interested in contemporary singing. Workshops for Teachers consists of workshops appropriate for voice teachers, music teachers, or singers considering a career in teaching.
HOST A WORKSHOP SERIES
Have Founder, Katti Powell present the Powell Method Workshop Series in your home town! for just the cost of travel & lodging. PLUS receive discounts on other Powell Method products & courses! Select the workshops you would like to be offered by your organization or even suggest some of your own. It is recommended that hosts offer at least 4 workshops to their singers and that, if there is enough interest, to break out the technique workshops into male & female versions. Each workshop in Workshops for Singers will be available to the public for $20 per person. Each workshop in Workshops for Teachers will be free to music teachers or $20 per person for the public. Each workshop in the series is 60 minutes in length and a piano or keyboard is needed in the room. Regarding payment, there are two ways a host can pay to have a workshop series. Method 1 is "Participant Funded" meaning that the participants pay a per head fee to attend each workshop and the host provides the location, Ms. Powell's travel, and her accommodations. In this instance, the host has to have a minimum quantity of workshops and a minimum quantity of participants to qualify for receiving a percentage of the profits. Method 2 is "Host Funded" meaning that the participants attend for free and the host provides the location, travel, and accommodations as well as paying a per head fee based on the number of participants attending. The more participants that attend, the greater the discount offered to the hosting organization. Hosting organizations will be provided with marketing materials to advertise the Powell Method Workshop Series at their location. It is recommended that workshops be offered over the course of 2-3 days and since Founder, Katti Powell will be teaching all of them, it is possible for participants to attend every workshop in the series. Powell Method Practice CDs will be available to purchase at the workshops plus discounts on Virtual Voice Lessons & the Instructor Certification Program will be made available to registrants and hosts. View Brochure View Pricing
I would highly recommend The Powell Method to anyone who loves to sing and wants to become better at it! I feel like I just received a year of college singing instruction in the span of one weekend of workshops, and learned more in the workshops. Katti is an excellent teacher and new found friend. - Mike Olson, KJ & Host of a Powell Method Workshop Series in Wyoming
BASICS OF TECHNIQUE - Learn the basics of breathing, supporting the sound, vocal stamina, basic technique, how to stay healthy & not lose your voice, and easy-to-learn vocal exercises.
CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES & TRICKS - Learn the basics of transforming the voice into a more contemporary sound using two contemporary vocal techniques. Learn to sing contemporary styles in a completely healthy way that prevents singers from losing the voice. Learn why it is vital to have a basic foundation for contemporary singing. Learn how to use the two vocal techniques together and round out the sound with some great tricks & tips.
HOW TO SOUND POP - Take the contemporary voice another step further by learning some cool tricks to sound more pop. Explore things like riffing, playing with straight tone & vibrato, using breathiness, and some other fun tricks.
HOW TO SOUND COUNTRY - Take the contemporary voice another step further by learning some cool tricks to sound more country. Explore things like developing a twang, vowel modifications, grinding, having power on big money notes, and some other great tips & tricks.
SING WITH A PARTNER - Learn how to pick a duet and how to turn a song into a duet. Also, learn how to hear harmonies and to stick to them. Learn how to perform a duet (for example, where to look & who to sing to, etc.).
SONG SELECTION & PERFORMANCE SKILLS - Learn how to choose a song that fits you and pleases your audience. Also, learn some competition strategies for selecting your songs and selecting the order in which you sing them. Learn how to connect emotionally to your song and how to get your audience into your performance. Learn the “dos & don’ts” of performing onstage (including mic technique) plus dealing with nerves and memorization. Also, learn how to “look the part” for your song.
BELTING 101 - Learn what belting is and isn't, discover the differences between belting and singing in the chest resonance, learn how to belt, discuss appropriate genres with belting, and basic vocal health.
MIX 101 - Learn what mix is and isn't, discover the differences between belt and mix as well as legit and mix, explore why a legit foundation is vital to a great mix, learn how and when to mix.
POLISHING BELT & MIX - Learn the differences between belt/mix/legit, learn song mapping, disguise the mix to sound like the belt, round out the contemporary voice with tricks & tips for a great sound.
CLASSICAL TO CONTEMPORARY - Classically trained singers will learn some simple steps to make the classical voice sound contemporary.
TONY TO GRAMMY - Learn some simple tricks to give the musical theatre voice more of a pop/R&B sound.
Katti is great. I was competing at the Talent Quest Karaoke Finals in Laughlin last summer. Katti was hosting workshops and warm up sessions during the competition. I have never sung professionally or had any formal voice training. Katti pointed out things that I could do better and how to do them. My singing improved right away. I am going to take voice lessons with Katti to prepare for this year's competition. Katti's workshops are the best. - Max Schultz, workshop participant at the 2010 Talent Quest National Finals
Katti is great. I was competing at the Talent Quest Karaoke Finals in Laughlin last summer. Katti was hosting workshops and warm up sessions during the competition. I have never sung professionally or had any formal voice training. Katti pointed out things that I could do better and how to do them. My singing improved right away. I am going to take voice lessons with Katti to prepare for this year's competition. Katti's workshops are the best. - Max Schultz, workshop participant at the 2010 Talent Quest National Finals
Workshops for Teachers
THE TRUTH ABOUT BELTING - Discover the truth about the most controversial vocal technique. Uncover the lies and rumors and learn why it is so important to teach it to voice students. Learn its application to various genres, how to practice good vocal health, and the importance of a classical base.
WHY ONE TECHNIQUE ISN'T ENOUGH - Discover the problems with only teaching classical technique to voice students and how they are at greater risk for vocal damage without the proper training.
TEACHING ON SKYPE - Learn the many benefits to offering voice lessons over Skype, discuss practical ways to teach online, navigating Skype & PayPal, video chat technology & equipment, solutions for the delay.
POWELL METHOD CERTIFICATION - Information about the certification program, its benefits, how we protect our teachers, business & marketing aspects, and general Q&A for potentially interested teachers.
BOOKING INFORMATION
For more information on hosting a workshop series or to book a workshop series, please complete the form below. A representative will contact you within 3 business days to discuss the details and answer all of your questions. Thanks!