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    Master vocal techniques for singing and speaking. Learn about breath control, pitch, and vocal exercises to improve your voice.

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    • Status: Free
      Free
      B

      Berklee

      Building Your Career as a Professional Singer

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music Performance, Musical Composition, Leadership, Booking (Sales), Professional Networking, Professional Development, Entrepreneurship, Verbal Communication Skills, Scheduling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Education Software and Technology, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music, Cultural Responsiveness, Cultural Diversity, Creativity, Empowerment, Collaboration, Constructive Feedback

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      99 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Rochester

      Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Equipment Design, Construction, Mechanical Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      582 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Berklee

      Arranging for Songwriters

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      78 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      Duke University

      Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anatomy, Biology, Neurology

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      704 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      GRAMMY GO

      The Art and Science of Producing Vocals and Instruments

      Skills you'll gain: Instrumental Music, Music, Musical Composition, Media Production, Post-Production, Music Theory, Editing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Starweaver

      Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Verbal Communication Skills, Presentations, Communication, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Drive Engagement, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Rapport Building

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Washington

      Introduction to Public Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Communication Strategies, Composure, Instructional Design, Stress Management, Education Software and Technology, Organizational Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Meeting Facilitation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
      ·
      35 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Telephone Language

      Skills you'll gain: Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Professionalism, English Language, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Understand and Be Understood on the Phone

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Oral Comprehension, Verbal Communication Skills, Language Competency

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      59 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular vocal courses

    • Building Your Career as a Professional Singer: Berklee
    • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
    • Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics: University of Rochester
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • Arranging for Songwriters: Berklee
    • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University
    • The Art and Science of Producing Vocals and Instruments: GRAMMY GO
    • Verbal Communications and Presentation Skills: Starweaver
    • Introduction to Public Speaking: University of Washington
    • Lesson | Video Conferencing: Face to Face but Online: Georgia Institute of Technology

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Vocal

    If you want to become a better singer or public speaker, identifying your motivation for learning vocal is key. Consistent practice will improve your vocal control and range. Engage with communities like Reddit’s r/singing for tips and feedback. Work on real projects by recording yourself or performing publicly. Coursera offers The Fundamentals of Music Theory by The University of Edinburgh to build your understanding of vocal systems.‎

    Vocal in recorded music or live performance is the term given to a singer regarding the words, sounds, and voice emanating from a person to express oneself through verbal singing, chanting, or orating.

    In a recording studio or live performance, a singer is often called upon to turn in a good vocal performance for a particular project. The singer should take time to learn how to sing properly, doing proper breathing exercises beforehand, warming up the throat, and mastering the correct voice techniques and breath support.‎

    Learning vocal means that you need to understand the correct phrasing of a musical passage in a song, sing the right part in the right rhythm or cadence, and fit the song with the correct melody. If you're one of the main singers in a musical performance, you should learn to do all the right techniques for creating a good vocal.

    Learning how to enunciate well while singing a melody is one of the key characteristics of a good vocalist. Another way to do a great vocal is to put yourself deeply into the emotion of the musical piece and give everything you have into the microphone. The emotive power you pour out into the vocal will resonate well when heard live or heard in a recording.‎

    For singers who have good vocal technique and ability, there are opportunities in Broadway productions, choir ensembles, popular vocal groups, and studio work with recording musicians. If you're an excellent singer with a singing style that connects with people, you may be able to find solo opportunities to sing. In these cases, it's the cream that rises to the top.

    To get to that point, an aspiring singer should not only practice singing with correct techniques, but should also build a solid repertoire through a music program, with a private instructor, or by taking online courses. Learning how to be a good singer is nearly as important as having the actual ability to sing. It's about pulling all the punches to make a song soar, rather than just shine.‎

    By taking online courses, you can learn the proper vocal singing techniques used by music professionals. Online courses can also provide the informational background needed to record your vocal in the right manner. You might be a great singer, but not know anything about recording your vocal properly in a studio session.

    Online courses can teach aspiring singer-songwriters how to position their songs in front of industry leaders or how to use the right microphone to capture the tone of your voice. Instructors are available for you to learn how to be great when it comes to your vocal.‎

    Online Vocal courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Vocal skills. Choose from a wide range of Vocal courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Vocal, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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