Hybrid Vocal Program
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
Anchor Teacher Private Lesson 1
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Zoom Session 1
Course 1: Vocal Warmup & Practice by Brandon Holmes
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Overview of Vocal Warmup & Practice by Brandon Holmes
00:00 -
Discovering Your Chest Resonator
04:45 -
Unlocking Your Head Voice
06:18 -
“The Mask”
05:39 -
Engaging Your Articulators
05:23 -
Some Warmup Exercises
06:35 -
Being Loud
03:57 -
The Secret for a Crisp Sound
02:55 -
Speaking on a Sigh
02:07 -
Solfege
02:39 -
Singing a Song
02:11 -
Warming Up With Intention
03:37 -
Sottovoce: Warming Up the Whisper
03:29 -
Articulation as a Tool for Power, not Loudness
04:24 -
Perfect Posture
02:55 -
Surviving Dryness
04:12 -
Vocal Fatigue
04:22 -
I Don’t Want to Sing Today!
03:03 -
Combining All Skills for a Perfect Warmup
03:16 -
Vocal Acrobatics
04:16 -
Singing a Song With Resonators
04:07 -
Vocal Warmup and Practice Quiz
Course 2: Modern Music Theory by Martina Liviero
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Overview of Modern Music Theory by Martina Liviero
00:00 -
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
09:57 -
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
Course 3: Recording Vocals by Richie Beretta
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Overview of Recording Vocals by Richie Beretta
00:00 -
How A Mic Works
02:16 -
Tube Condenser Microphones
04:32 -
FET Condenser Microphones
02:38 -
Dynamic Microphones
02:33 -
Choosing A Microphone On A Budget
06:20 -
Pre Amplifiers
03:42 -
Tracking With EQ
03:04 -
Tracking With Compression
06:52 -
Microphone Placement
01:29 -
Directing The Vocalist
05:11 -
Vocal Chain
03:04 -
Tracking The Verse
04:28 -
Tracking The Chorus
03:40 -
Demonstrating A Punch
04:21 -
Tracking Doubles And Harmonies
05:45 -
Making Playlist
04:23 -
Conclusion
00:52 -
Recording Vocals Quiz
Course 4: Vocal Health & Lifestyle by Yaevin Lee
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Overview of Vocal Health & Lifestyle by Yaevin Lee
00:00 -
Your Body is Your Instrument (and Why It’s Important to Take Care of It)
03:46 -
Preparing for a Gig or a Session
13:21 -
Taking Care of a Sore Throat
08:23 -
Signs of Vocal Injury and What to Do
08:26 -
The Importance of Daily Habits
05:11 -
Vocal Health & Lifestyle Quiz
Course 5: Modern Piano by Rosemary Minkler
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Overview of Modern Piano by Rosemary Minkler
00:00 -
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
Vocal Section I Final Project
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16-Bar Piano Progression & Vocal Melody Showcase
Anchor Teacher Private Lesson 2
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Zoom Session 2
Course 6: The Difference Between Chest, Mix, and Head Voice by Yaevin Lee
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Overview of The Difference Between Chest, Mix, and Head Voice by Yaevin Lee
00:00 -
Chest Voice Placement
03:28 -
What Does Chest Voice Sounds Like?
04:03 -
Singers Who Use Chest Voice
06:16 -
How To Find Your Chest Voice
03:03 -
Recording Session-Style Example of Chest Voice
02:15 -
Head Voice Placement
03:26 -
What Does Head Voice Sounds Like?
02:25 -
Singers Who Use Head Voice
06:30 -
How To Find Your Head Voice
04:35 -
Recording Session-Style Example of Head Voice
03:50 -
Mix Voice Placement
03:16 -
What Does Mix Voice Sounds Like?
03:00 -
Singers Who Use Mix Voice
05:55 -
How To Find Your Mix Voice
04:33 -
Recording Session-Style Example of Mix Voice
04:59 -
The Difference Between Chest, Mix, and Head Voice Quiz
Course 7: Modern Vocal & Recording Techniques by Darren Fewins
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Overview of Modern Vocal & Recording Techniques by Darren Fewins
00:00 -
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
Course 8: Modern Music Production With Logic Pro by LEFTI
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Overview of Modern Music Production With Logic Pro by LEFTI
00:00 -
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
Course 9: Lead Vocal Production in Logic Pro by LEFTI
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Overview of Lead Vocal Production in Logic Pro by LEFTI
00:00 -
Basics to Recording a Vocal
06:30 -
Tracking a Lead Vocal
08:32 -
Tuning With Auto Tune
07:11 -
Stacking and Organizing
10:56 -
Basic Vocal FX
10:45 -
Lead Vocal Production in Logic Pro Quiz
Course 10: Full Vocal Production in Logic Pro by LEFTI
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Overview of Full Vocal Production in Logic Pro by LEFTI
00:00 -
Preparing To Record
06:18 -
Tracking Fundamentals
09:06 -
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
05:53 -
Flex Pitch Part I: Overview of Features
09:00 -
Flex Pitch Part II: Applying Basic Features
06:54 -
Flex Pitch Part III: Time Stretching/Quantizing in and Out of Flex Pitch
08:53 -
Flex Pitch Part IV: Making a Harmony From Your Lead
05:19 -
Vocal EQ Application
07:01 -
Vocal Compression Application
07:06 -
Vocal Reverb Application
07:19 -
Vocal Delay Application
05:06 -
Mixing Your Vocals Into the Track
07:27 -
Full Vocal Production in Logic Pro Quiz
Course 11: Modern Songwriting by Jae Franklin
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Overview of Modern Songwriting by Jae Franklin
00:00 -
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
Vocal Section II Final Project
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Full Vocal Production – Lyrics, Melody & Arrangement
Vocal Jazz
Artist Branding
Studio Vocals
Hybrid Performance
Vocal Section III Final Project
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Complete Songwriting & Production Showcase
1 Year Final Project
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Final Project Submission
