Berklee College of Music, Valencia Campus
Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía – Anexo Sur
Avenida Autopista del Saler, 1
46013 Valencia (Spain)
Phone: +34 963 332 802
The Berklee in Valencia Singer-Songwriter and Vocalist program gives you an unparalleled opportunity to explore songwriting, vocal technique, style, and performance. What makes you stand out from the crowd when you audition for that competition, scholarship, part, or gig? We'll help you find your unique strengths. And landing the gig is only half of it. Once you're in, living up to expectations means putting on a great performance each and every time. Are you comfortable when you get up on stage? Do you know what it takes? The Berklee in Valencia Singer-Songwriter and Vocalist program will give you insight into song selection, musicianship, look, and presentation, all of which will help set you apart. You'll also meet students and professionals from around the world at Berklee's first international campus in Valencia, Spain.
Classes will include Singer-Songwriter Workshop, Melody Writing, Lyric Writing, Harmony and Arranging Your Music, Creating Your Own Demo and Recordings, Stage Performance Workshop, and Vocal Techniques.
Who are the instructors?
The program will be taught by Berklee faculty members.
What's the schedule?
Clinics generally will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and concerts take place in the late afternoon and evening.
- Singer-Songwriter Workshop—Participants will perform their original songs in class and will receive feedback and critiques about the songs and their performances with advice on how to improve their overall presentation. Songwriters can accompany themselves on guitar or piano, or have someone accompany them. Use of prerecorded music is encouraged.
- Songwriting Composition Techniques—Topics include melody writing, chord progressions, chord sounds, and modulations. Arranging techniques will include inversions, reharmonization, use of pedal points and ostinato, and groove writing.
- Lyric Writing—Topics include setting words to music and music to words, alliteration, rhymes and near rhymes, and writing from title. Participants will have opportunities to collaborate with fellow students.
- Creating Your Own Demo and Recordings—How to produce quality demos and ways to market them.
- Stage Performance Workshop—Participants will work on song selection, stage presence and presentation, musicianship, and personal style. You will learn various techniques that will enhance your auditioning and performance skills. You will also have an opportunity to perform in front of your fellow students and the faculty, and receive feedback.
- Vocal Class—Students will study vocal technique, stylistic interpretation, musical expression, microphone technique, and other elements that will prepare you for a successful career as a lead and background vocalist. In addition, all participants will learn how to prepare, rehearse, and lead their own bands. Vocal improvisation will be presented, including scat singing, melodic embellishment, and rhythmic phrasing.
- Showcases—Each evening faculty, guest artists, and students will perform their songs in various settings (concerts/open mic nights). Friends, parents, and family are welcome to attend the evening showcases.
Important Notice: If you are interested in the Singer-Songwriter and Vocalist program, you may also be interested in attending other programs we are holding at Berklee in Valencia, including Groove School, July 6–9; Art of Improvisation: Blue and Jazz, July 10–13; and Re:Tool - Music Technology in Performance and Production, July 14–16. Why attend just one? Stay for all four programs!
Where will I eat and sleep?
Students are required to make their own housing arrangements. Below is a list of options that you might want to consider for your stay in Valencia.
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