Program Overview

Vocal Musicianship Level 1

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

pointblank LA's Vocal Musicianship - Level 1 course will help you cross the bridge into musical collaboration and creativity through a deeper understanding of harmony and the musical language. Listening is the key to developing your vocal performances and honing your craft as a singer or songwriter so you'll focus on ear training. You'll develop a strong foundation in vocal musicianship, sight-reading and an understanding of music theory in order to demonstrate your musical ideas vocally and communicate them to others. You'll also analyze song form through reading lead sheets and listening to repertoire and you'll study basic vocal tone production technique for accurate intonation, phrasing and feel.

COURSE BREAKDOWN

• Ear Training
• Notation
• Pitch & Rhythm Transcription
• Intervals, Scales, and Chords
• Lead Sheets
• Keyboard Skills
• Musical Analysis
• Aural Recognition
• Transcription of Melody
• Vocal Tone Production
• Intonation
• Standard Repertoire Development
• Student-Selected Repertoire Development

EXPERT INSTRUCTORS

• Chloe O'Brien (Songwriting)
• Mitch Kaplan (Singing)
• Daniel Brummel (Music Composition)

INCLUDED WITH PROGRAM

• 50% off Ableton Live Suite
• 50% off MSRP on NI Komplete 14 or Komplete 14 Ultimate
• 70% off Eventide plugins
• 55% off Roland Cloud Ultimate

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Vocalist
• Songwriter
• Vocal Producer
• Lyricist
• Artist/Performer
• Composer
• Artist Manager
• Musical Director
• Vocal Arranger
• Vocal Coach

FAQ

• Are there any admission requirements?
  • Admission into any college-level program at pointblank requires that the prospective student:
    • Be 18 years of age or older (under age 18 may be accepted only with signed parental consent)
    • Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent
    • Be provided a current pointblank Music School Catalog
    • Sign a School Performance Fact Sheet and an Enrollment Agreement for their program
• What equipment do I need to buy?
  • None at all! Every pointblank student has access to their own fully-equipped workstation in class and during their practical studio work outside of class time. If you decide to purchase equipment for your own home studio, we will be happy to help you arrange student discounts from our leading industry partners including Apple, Ableton, Pioneer, Native Instruments, Serato, Izotope, Waves, and more.
• When are the classes scheduled?
  • For each 10-week course in musicianship, piano, guitar, or bass, classes normally meet once per week for 2 hours on a weekday in one of the following timeslots:
    • 10:00am – 12:00pm (Morning Session)
    • 12:00pm – 2:00pm (Noon Session)
    • 2:30pm – 4:30pm (Afternoon Session)
• Do you provide student housing?
  • Our students have many options for housing accommodations near pointblank Los Angeles. Please visit our Student Accommodation page or Contact an Admissions Advisor for more info.
• I work full time. Can I enroll?
  • Yes. Classes are usually available in the evening and on weekends, and we will be happy to arrange a class schedule that works around your other professional commitments. Please check with an Admissions Advisor to see what scheduling options are available by calling or by completing the Contact Us form.
• I'm an international student. Can I enroll?
  • International students have different options for attending pointblank classes depending on their country of origin. These include the B2 visitor visa, the ESTA visa waiver program, and more. We do not offer F or M student visas at this time.
• Help! My question is not answered here.
  • If you have further questions, please contact an Admissions Advisor or call us directly at . You may also review the pointblank Music School Catalog for complete information about our programs and policies.