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.
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 (74)
- 8,639 students
- 19 lessons (3h 44m)
- 23 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- 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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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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Gran curso, he aprendido mucho sobre vocalización.
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ali_vargas_media
PlusIncreíblemente útil, la teoría y los ejercicios han hecho una gran diferencia en mi voz.
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arachnata
Je ne fais que débuter mais le professeur est très didactique et inspirant! Motivée à ameliorer mes vocalises :-) Merci
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mariafletscher
me gusta mucho el curso, muy bien explicado
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juana_mosqpinillos
I've really liked it so far. David Combes is an amazing teacher.