Singing

Lessons for adults

Your voice is an instrument, and like any instrument it has to be learned.

You use your voice every day: in conversation, at work, on stage and at home. At Bieganowska Music Academy we show you how to use it freely, confidently and without fatigue. We teach singing and voice production to complete beginners as well as to people who have been singing for years and want to take the next step.

What we work on

Lessons focus on seven areas:

• Breathing — you learn to breathe so that your voice is supported and lasts through the whole phrase.
• Voice production — we look for a full, carrying sound that doesn't strain the larynx.
• Body and posture — we release tension in the neck, shoulders and jaw that blocks the voice.
• Range and registers — you widen your range and move smoothly between low and high notes.
• Diction — we work on clear, natural pronunciation in singing and in speech.
• Interpretation — you learn to tell a story with a song, not just hit the notes.
• Performance — you tame stage fright and prepare to sing in front of people.

Methods we use: the Lax Vox method and the Buteyko breathing method.

Who it's for

The lessons are:

• for people who have always wanted to sing and are looking for a good start,
• for singers preparing for exams, auditions and performances,
• for people who work with their voice: teachers, trainers, lawyers, managers,
• for those whose voice tires quickly, goes hoarse or lets them down at important moments.

How the lessons work

We start with a consultation. We listen to your voice, ask about your goals and assess your predispositions. On that basis your coach draws up a plan.

Lessons are one-to-one, so the pace is adapted to you. We choose the repertoire together, so that the exercises translate straight into the songs you want to sing.

You can also combine singing with piano lessons and learn to accompany yourself.

Singing lessons — children

A child's voice is still developing and is easy to overstrain. We teach children to sing naturally, without shouting or forcing. Through play we practise:

• calm, deep breathing,
• singing in tune,
• clear pronunciation,
• a relaxed posture while singing,
• the courage to sing in front of others.

Lessons are interwoven with movement games, rhythm games and acting tasks that spark imagination and help release tension. We work with a microphone, choose age-appropriate repertoire, and prepare children who wish to take part in vocal competitions.

What your child gains

Regular lessons give a child:

• a better ear and sense of rhythm,
• healthy vocal habits for life,
• concentration and consistency,
• confidence and the joy of performing.