Singing & Songwriting Programs

Program Overview

Develop your vocal skills and become a professional vocalist through Point Blank LA's six-month Singing Award program. Learn from Grammy-winning vocalists in small groups, gaining personalized instruction in techniques, styles, and performance. Upon completion, join a global alumni community and pursue a career as a solo artist, session vocalist, or performer in various settings.

Program Outline

You’ll be taught in small groups to maximize your learning potential in our two college courses, Singing - Levels 1 and 2. As a graduate you’ll come away with the power to deliver incredible performances on stage or in a studio, and you'll join a global alumni community with the likes of Point Blank London graduate and X-Factor winner Leona Lewis. Learn from professional vocalists such as Grammy-winner Carol De Leon in groups of just 6 students or less, and get the benefit of focused voice instruction.Space is limited to just 10 students per class, so Enroll Now to save your spot!Point Blank LA is proud to offer partner discounts and exclusive features to students in our LA School. Call a college Admissions Advisor now at (323) 594-8740 or Contact Us to start your singing career today!

Outline:

Term 1

• Singing - Level 1
• Warm Ups & Practice Routines
• Scales, Arpeggios, Vibrato
• Articulation, Dynamics & Pitching
• Breathing & Diction
• Current Timbre/Styles
• Music Theory
• Triads & Harmony
• Harmonies & Double Tracking
• Intonation, Tone & Ad Libs
• Voice Projection Techniques
• Confidence & Stage Presence
• Live Performance

Term 2

• Singing - Level 2
• Vocal Exercises & Warm Up Routines
• Vocal Technique/Control
• Harmony
• Studio Sessions
• Learning Different Styles/Genres
• Jazz/Soul/Freestyling
• Creative Vocalizing
• Interpreting Songs & Making Them Your Own
• Tones & Expressing Emotion
• Backing Vocals
• Session Singing
• Music Performance

Course Schedule:

• Duration: 6 Months
• Weekly timetable: One 4-hour class each week for 20 weeks.
Daytime, evening & weekend slots available.
• Available start dates:
• 2024
• July 8
• September 30
• January 13
• March 17
• April 14
• 2025

Teaching:

Learn from professional vocalists such as Grammy-winner Carol De Leon in groups of just 6 students or less, and get the benefit of focused voice instruction.

Careers:

• Professional Singer
• Solo Artist
• Lead Singer
• Backup Singer
• Session Vocalist
• Voice Instructor
• Private Voice Teacher
• Club/Lounge Singer
• Choir Singer
• Band Singer
• Performer
• Broadway Singer
• Wedding Singer
• Cruise Ship Entertainer
• Acapella Vocalist
As a producer, I work regularly with singers and rappers so my lack of vocal knowledge often left me in a frustrating position.
• Keshava, Singing student