Nov 23, 2024  
Juilliard Extension Division Spring 2025 
    
Juilliard Extension Division Spring 2025

EVDIV 58 - Singing for the Stage: Musical Theater, Cabaret, Jazz, and Pop (In Person)


Kurt Alakulppi
Are you an actor or singer seeking to enhance your vocal performance in musical theater and other non-classical genres? Whether you’re a recent acting graduate navigating the transition to the working world, a seasoned theater actor who struggles with singing in public or at auditions, or an established singer in musical theater, cabaret, jazz, or pop looking to maintain vocal health and flexibility while gigging, this course is designed to help you incorporate reliable singing techniques into your performance and audition settings.

Through a series of “Vocal-eases” exercises, you’ll condition your muscles and vocal mechanism to respond healthfully over time, strengthen the quality of sound, extend your range, and provide a reliable basis for breath management and endurance without strain or struggle. In addition to technical issues, this course will also address mental blocks and performance anxiety, offering repertoire suggestions, anti-anxiety routines, and strategies for communicating the text while singing optimally.

Participants can expect to sing in each class, providing opportunities for peer-to-peer learning in front of a built-in audience. This course is specifically designed for professional actors who need to sing and professional singers who need to act, and requires an online application for admission. Join us to enhance your vocal performance and take your career to the next level!

This course requires an online application to be considered for admission.

Biography: Kurt Alakulppi

One Section Available | 13 Classes Total | Extension Holiday Schedule

Mondays 6–8pm ET
January 27–April 28
Faculty: Kurt Alakulppi
Mode: In Person

$988 plus $130 accompanist fee 

APPLY ONLINE | (Application Instructions)