WELCOME SINGERS!
Below you’ll find links to all the Modules and lessons. You can navigate to each one here in the sidebar OR at the bottom of each lesson page.
My recommendation?
Start from the beginning with the Intro Module.
The Modules are sequential — each one builds a bridge to the next. But if a specific module topic jumps out at you —dive right in!
MODULES & LESSONS
Intro Module
How To Navigate The Course
What You’ll Learn
Before You Begin
Module One: A Singer’s Why
Module Two:
Your Body Is
Your Instrument
Your Instrument
Breathing
The Vocal Cords
Resonation
Registration
The Vocal Folds In Action
What To Look For In A Teacher
Whole Body Warm-Up For Singers
Vocal Health
Sleep
Hydration
Prevention
Your Immune System/When To Cancel
Check-In!
Your Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, & Musculoskeletal Systems
How To Talk To Save Your Voice For Singing
The Vocal Siren
Singing Is Good For You!
Module Three:
Repertoire
Introduction to Module Three
How Music Creates Emotion
Lyrics & Their Meaning
All About Keys
The Elements of Style in Songs
Back To Why
Practice What You’ve Learned
Module Four:
Preparing For Performance
Part One: Practicing
Introduction to Module Four
Before We Begin
Practicing Mindset
Productive Practice
Practice Outline
Listening
Practice Planner & Journal
How To Create A Weekly Practice Plan
Tools For Practice
Your Inner Librarian
Practice. Reflect. Move forward!
Module Five:
Preparing For Performance
Part Two
Intro to Module Five
Rehearsals
Audiences Hear 80% With Their Eyes
Mastering Facial Expressions
The Power of Body Language
Videotaping & Stage Presence
Module Six: (DECEMBER 2025)
Stage-Ready Success:
From Microphones & Sound Systems
to Show Planning
Intro to Module Six
Microphones
Practicing w/Your Mic, Cord, & Stand
Sound Systems, Monitors & Effects
Stage Plots & Performance Riders
Sound Check
Set Lists
Module Seven: (SPRING 2026)
Stepping Onto The Stage
Intro to Module Seven
Take Care of Your Body & Mind
What The !@#? Am I Going To Wear?
Your Relationship With Your Audience
Performance Anxiety
Stage Patter
After The Show
It’s A Wrap!
Copyright
A lifetime of learning, writing, and producing content has gone into the creation of this material. When sharing, please attribute it to Valerie Day. Thank you!
@copyright 2022 Valerie Day
Download the checklist to easily keep track of where you are in the course. It’s a writable pdf, so you can print it out OR check off the boxes on your devices!
There’s also a link to each lesson, so you can use the checklist to navigate course content too :-)
Course Checklist
This free practice planner will
help you plan and keep track of what you’re practicing.
In it, you’ll find Yearly, Monthly, and Weekly calendars, plus a Daily Practice Page for journaling,
a Master Song List, and Song Sheets for capturing all the details about the tunes you sing.
SUPPORT
On each lesson page,
there’s a space for comments.
Feel free to leave your questions,
and I’ll answer them!
The thread on each page will be
helpful to other students as well.
You can also share your thoughts
or aha moments about the lesson
and add your two cents
on the topic.
Sharing is encouraged :-)