| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-08 | - |
| 2024-09-30 | - |
| 2025-01-13 | - |
| 2025-04-14 | - |
| 2025-07-14 | - |
Program Overview
This 3-month Vocal Musicianship program provides aspiring singers with a comprehensive foundation. Taught by Grammy Award winner Carol de Leon, the course covers ear training, music notation, keyboard skills, and vocal tone production. Graduates are equipped to pursue careers as professional singers, voice instructors, or performers with a deep understanding of harmony, musical analysis, and vocal technique.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Content:
- Ear Training: Develops skills in pitch and rhythm transcription, intervals, scales, and chords.
- Music Notation & Lead Sheets: Understanding of musical notation and lead sheets.
- Keyboard Skills: Focus on musical analysis, aural recognition, and transcription of melody.
- Vocal Tone Production: Covers intonation, standard repertoire development, and student-selected repertoire development.
- Structure: The course is structured into modules covering:
- Ear Training
- Music Notation & Lead Sheets
- Keyboard Skills
- Vocal Tone Production
- Course Schedule:
- Duration: 3 Months
- Available Start Dates: 2024 & 2025
- July 8 - September 30
- January 13 - April 14
- July 14
- Weekly Timetable:
- One 2-hour class each week for 10 weeks.
- Daytime, evening, and weekend slots available.
- Keyboard Skills: Covers musical analysis, aural recognition, and transcription of melody.
- Vocal Tone Production: Covers intonation, standard repertoire development, and student-selected repertoire development.
Teaching:
- Expert Instructors:
- Carol de Leon: Grammy Award winner, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in voice performance, extensive experience as a recording artist, choir director, and singing instructor.
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
Other:
- Key Objectives:
- Gain professional skills as a singer.
- Deepen understanding of harmony and musical language.
- Improve vocal performances.
- Develop a strong foundation in vocal musicianship, sight-reading, and music theory.
- Communicate musical ideas vocally.
- Analyze song form through lead sheets and listening to repertoire.
- Study basic vocal tone production techniques.
- Student Testimonials:
- "The Vocal Musicianship course framed the whole rest of the program for me. My understanding of harmony went through the roof! Great class."
- Joe, Vocal Musicianship student
- Partner Discounts and Exclusive Features: Point Blank LA offers partner discounts and exclusive features to students.
Point Blank Music School
Overview:
Point Blank Music School is a globally recognized institution offering music education in various disciplines. It has campuses in Los Angeles, London, Ibiza, Mumbai, and China, as well as an online platform. Point Blank specializes in music production, DJing, audio engineering, sound design, singing, songwriting, and music business.
Services Offered:
Point Blank offers a range of certificate and diploma programs, both in-person and online, across various music industry disciplines. These programs vary in duration, ranging from 3 months to 18 months. The school also provides access to professional-grade studios and Mac suites equipped with industry-standard software and hardware.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The school provides access to professional-grade studios and Mac suites equipped with industry-standard software and hardware. Students can expect to learn from experienced instructors and have opportunities to network with industry professionals.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Industry-leading instructors:
Point Blank boasts a faculty of experienced professionals working in the music industry.State-of-the-art facilities:
Students have access to professional-grade studios and Mac suites equipped with industry-standard software and hardware.Global network:
Point Blank has a global network of schools and alumni, providing students with opportunities to connect with industry professionals worldwide.Point Blank Record Label:
The school has its own record label, offering students a platform to showcase their work and gain industry exposure.Academic Programs:
Point Blank offers a wide range of programs, including:
Music Production:
Covers various aspects of music production, including mixing, mastering, and sound design.Audio Engineering:
Focuses on the technical aspects of recording and sound engineering.DJing:
Provides training in DJ techniques, mixing, and performance.Singing and Songwriting:
Offers vocal training and songwriting techniques.Music Business:
Covers the business side of the music industry, including marketing, management, and licensing.Sound Design:
Focuses on creating sound effects for film, television, and video games.Film Scoring:
Provides training in composing music for film and television.Other:
Point Blank offers scholarships and bursaries to support students financially. The school also has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in various music industry roles.
