Hybrid Vocal Program

The Hybrid Vocal Program at Sound Collective is a unique year-long experience designed to blend the flexibility of online learning with the depth of in-person…

InstructorLuana Sandoval

Total LengthSelf-paced

About Course

The Hybrid Vocal Program at Sound Collective is a unique year-long experience designed to blend the flexibility of online learning with the depth of in-person training. Students begin with self-paced online courses and personalized 1-on-1 Zoom lessons with our world-class instructors, building skills in technique, artistry, and performance. Along the way, they complete projects and receive structured feedback to track progress. In the final trimester, students come to New York City for an immersive residency, gaining full access to our state-of-the-art facilities, attending weekly in-person classes, and working closely with faculty in private lessons. Combining digital convenience with hands-on mentorship, the program prepares singers for both the stage and the studio.

Course Content

Zoom Session 1

Overview of Vocal Warmup & Practice by Brandon Holmes
Discovering Your Chest Resonator 4:45
Unlocking Your Head Voice 6:18
“The Mask” 5:39
Engaging Your Articulators 5:23
Some Warmup Exercises 6:35
Being Loud 3:57
The Secret for a Crisp Sound 2:55
Speaking on a Sigh 2:07
Solfege 2:39
Singing a Song 2:11
Warming Up With Intention 3:37
Sottovoce: Warming Up the Whisper 3:29
Articulation as a Tool for Power, not Loudness 4:24
Perfect Posture 2:55
Surviving Dryness 4:12
Vocal Fatigue 4:22
I Don’t Want to Sing Today! 3:03
Combining All Skills for a Perfect Warmup 3:16
Vocal Acrobatics 4:16
Singing a Song With Resonators 4:07
Vocal Warmup and Practice Quiz

Overview of Modern Music Theory by Martina Liviero
Basic Rhythm Notation Part 1 21:54
Basic Rhythm Notation Part 2 13:53
Basic Rhythm Notation Part 3 22:23
Basic Rhythm Notation Part 4 20:47
The Musical Alphabet and Pitch Notation 19:45
Accidentals 17:28
Tetrachords 18:14
Key Signatures 15:40
Intervals 18:18
Major and Minor 6ths and 3rds 23:10
Major and Minor 2nds and 7ths 16:06
Augmented and Diminished 23:59
Circle of Fifths 12:20
Solfege and Transposition 9:57
Other Musical Symbols 11:05
Building Triads 12:20
7th Chords 16:05
Basic Harmonic Progressions 18:36
Cadence and Form 17:14
Transcribing 16:30
Modern Music Theory Quiz

Overview of Recording Vocals by Richie Beretta
How A Mic Works 2:16
Tube Condenser Microphones 4:32
FET Condenser Microphones 2:38
Dynamic Microphones 2:33
Choosing A Microphone On A Budget 6:20
Pre Amplifiers 3:42
Tracking With EQ 3:04
Tracking With Compression 6:52
Microphone Placement 1:29
Directing The Vocalist 5:11
Vocal Chain 3:04
Tracking The Verse 4:28
Tracking The Chorus 3:40
Demonstrating A Punch 4:21
Tracking Doubles And Harmonies 5:45
Making Playlist 4:23
Conclusion 0:52
Recording Vocals Quiz

Overview of Vocal Health & Lifestyle by Yaevin Lee
Your Body is Your Instrument (and Why It’s Important to Take Care of It) 3:46
Preparing for a Gig or a Session 13:21
Taking Care of a Sore Throat 8:23
Signs of Vocal Injury and What to Do 8:26
The Importance of Daily Habits 5:11
Vocal Health & Lifestyle Quiz

Overview of Modern Piano by Rosemary Minkler
Basic Piano Technique and Notation 20:57
Modes 22:43
Triads and 7th Chords 23:54
Voicing Chords 18:52
Improvisation 15:56
Improvising Over Chord Progressions (Scale Based) 19:22
Improvising Over Chord Progressions (Melody Based) 18:10
Improvising Everything (Chord Progression and Melody) 18:19
Jazz 21:01
Pop and Rock 16:42
R&B and Neo-Soul 18:10
Reggae, Bossa Nova, and Salsa Montuno 19:25
Classical 20:06
Jazz 22:07
Pop 15:36
Learning and Memorizing New Songs 21:09
Practicing Scales 18:38
Practicing Your Repertoire 21:13
Practicing Improvisation 23:58
Practicing Composition 17:58
Modern Piano Quiz

16-Bar Piano Progression & Vocal Melody Showcase

Zoom Session 2

Overview of The Difference Between Chest, Mix, and Head Voice by Yaevin Lee
Chest Voice Placement 3:28
What Does Chest Voice Sounds Like? 4:03
Singers Who Use Chest Voice 6:16
How To Find Your Chest Voice 3:03
Recording Session-Style Example of Chest Voice 2:15
Head Voice Placement 3:26
What Does Head Voice Sounds Like? 2:25
Singers Who Use Head Voice 6:30
How To Find Your Head Voice 4:35
Recording Session-Style Example of Head Voice 3:50
Mix Voice Placement 3:16
What Does Mix Voice Sounds Like? 3:00
Singers Who Use Mix Voice 5:55
How To Find Your Mix Voice 4:33
Recording Session-Style Example of Mix Voice 4:59
The Difference Between Chest, Mix, and Head Voice Quiz

Overview of Modern Vocal & Recording Techniques by Darren Fewins
Introduction 13:30
Play to Your Strengths 17:33
Singing With Emotion 17:09
Improving and Growing 19:33
The Diaphragm 26:45
Improving Your Range 21:26
Diction and Vowel Shape 25:02
Vibrato, Tones and Effects 25:07
Writing and Performing Lead Melodies 16:31
Stacks and Doubles 25:37
Adding Harmonies 23:30
Background Vocals 24:58
Rehearsals and Soundchecks 21:54
Microphone Technique 19:28
The Performance 22:08
Mistakes and Adlibs 24:52
The Industry 19:17
Roads To Take 26:35
Expanding Your Skill Set 20:21
Recording 22:41
Modern Vocal and Recording Techniques Quiz

Overview of Modern Music Production With Logic Pro by LEFTI
Navigating the Workspace 17:23
Channel Strips and Templates 20:02
Special Features 23:59
Tools and Editing Techniques 14:32
Recording and Editing Live Instruments 24:30
Recording MIDI 21:16
Automation 20:36
Flex Time and Pitch 23:46
Apple Loops 17:43
3rd Party Loops, Samples, and One Shots 24:04
Resampling Audio 18:22
Vocal Loops 14:04
Sound Effects 21:10
Modulation Effects 22:40
Unique Plugins 18:34
Stereo Imaging and Compression 27:41
Fundamentals of Mixing 18:03
Mixing 17:37
Mastering 24:04
Bouncing Down 21:31
Modern Music Production With Logic Pro Quiz

Overview of Lead Vocal Production in Logic Pro by LEFTI
Basics to Recording a Vocal 6:30
Tracking a Lead Vocal 8:32
Tuning With Auto Tune 7:11
Stacking and Organizing 10:56
Basic Vocal FX 10:45
Lead Vocal Production in Logic Pro Quiz

Overview of Full Vocal Production in Logic Pro by LEFTI
Preparing To Record 6:18
Tracking Fundamentals 9:06
Comping Takes 10:43
Tuning With Flex Timing Mode Using Auto Tune 10:22
Stacking Vocal Takes and Background Vocals 11:40
Organizing and Processing the Background Vocals 5:53
Flex Pitch Part I: Overview of Features 9:00
Flex Pitch Part II: Applying Basic Features 6:54
Flex Pitch Part III: Time Stretching/Quantizing in and Out of Flex Pitch 8:53
Flex Pitch Part IV: Making a Harmony From Your Lead 5:19
Vocal EQ Application 7:01
Vocal Compression Application 7:06
Vocal Reverb Application 7:19
Vocal Delay Application 5:06
Mixing Your Vocals Into the Track 7:27
Full Vocal Production in Logic Pro Quiz

Overview of Modern Songwriting by Jae Franklin
Songwriting Fundamentals 17:54
Songwriting Structure Part 1 10:20
Songwriting Structure Part 2 17:56
Rhyme Schemes 24:36
Phrasing 17:53
Hooks 17:03
Workflow 18:47
Melody Writing 21:39
Lyric Writing 24:17
Music Writing 21:11
Pre-Chorus 16:34
Bridges 28:42
Creating a Melody and Hook 20:51
Creating a Verse and Pre-Chorus 24:39
Creating a Second Verse and Pre-Chorus 22:16
Creating a Bridge 29:22
Collaboration and Co-Writing 31:09
Toplining Vs. Songwriting 26:45
What’s Next 23:49
Careers in Songwriting 24:15
Modern Songwriting Quiz

Full Vocal Production – Lyrics, Melody & Arrangement

Complete Songwriting & Production Showcase

Final Project Submission

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