Vocal Training for Beginners: Sing Pop Music
A course by David Combes , Singer & Vocal Coach
Learn the fundamental skills for stunning pop music vocals, bring your singing voice to a new level, and record a song.
‘Pop music celebrates personal expression. My mission is to support beginners to professional singers, helping them solidify their technique and communicate themselves with their voices.’
David Combes has shared the stage with the likes of Elton John, sang alongside Beyonce, and trained Rami Malek to sing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in his Academy Award Winning performance as Freddie Mercury. Despite his impressive laundry list of collaborations, he’s passionate about training singers of all levels to express themselves through music.
In this online course, David teaches how to use your vocals for contemporary music and shows how to gain the skills to make your voice shine. David takes you through connecting with lyrics, engaging your audience, and finding your own style.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (97)
- 14,623 students
- 19 lessons (3h 44m)
- 23 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Indonesian · Romanian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Find and perform a song that has meaning for you, and record it on your smartphone.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with an interest in developing their singing voice.
Requirements and materials
A phone or tablet with a microphone and camera.
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David Combes
A course by David Combes
David Combes is a singer and teacher with years of experience in commercial and pop music. He has worked with chart-topping artists like Beyonce, Lionel Richie, and Elton John, as well as hardcore rockers Bring Me the Horizon. He coached actor Rami Malek to sing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ for his Academy Award Winning role as Freddie Mercury. David is also passionate about working with novices as well, having coached juniors to develop their voices while maintaining their unique sound.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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My Influences
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U2
Voice Preparation
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Posture and Breathing 1
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Posture and Breathing 2
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Vocal Warm-up
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Articulation
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U3
Understanding and Adjusting Your Voice
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Pitching 1
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Pitching 2
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Range
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Resonance
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Agility
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Power
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U4
Let's Sing!
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Finding a Song and Story
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Storytelling
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Rehearsal
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Performance Anxiety and How to Avoid It
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Performance
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U5
Continuing to Practice!
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Practicing to Get Better
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Letting People Know You
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FP
Final project
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Vocal Training for Beginners: Sing Pop Music
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational singing techniques, posture, breathwork, and vocal exercises to help new singers develop their skills from the ground up.
You only need a device with internet access, a quiet space to practice, and a willingness to learn. Optional items include a smartphone for tuning apps, a straw for warmups, and headphones for recording feedback.
You'll learn breath control, vocal technique, posture alignment, diction, pitch accuracy, phrasing, vocal agility, and how to develop your unique singing voice across multiple genres.
Yes, you’ll practice diaphragmatic breathing, breath control, rib cage expansion, breath support, and exercises to improve your vocal stamina and phrase length.
The course teaches proper posture, efficient breathing, gentle warmups, and techniques to avoid unnecessary tension, helping you sing powerfully without strain or risk of vocal injury.
Yes, you’ll learn tuning techniques, interval training, and dynamic exercises to develop accurate pitch, consistent volume, and expressive vocal dynamics.
The course covers vocal recording basics, home studio setup tips, microphone technique, and strategies for capturing clear, professional-sounding pop vocals.
Buenisimooo curso!! Me encantaron los consejos, la forma de recordar una canción y los ejercicios de agilidad.
Me encantó!!!! Buenísimo!!!! Súper recomendado!!!
Muy bueno
This course is such a great value for money. Many good and clear exercises and examples.
Great course, the instructor is very clear and positive, I feel like I had a live course with him! Highly recommend this for anybody who enjoys singing.