EVDIV 58 - Singing for the Stage Intensive: A Musical Theater, Cabaret, Jazz, and Pop Professional Performers Development Course

Kurt Alakulppi
Are you a professional 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!

Biography: Kurt Alakulppi

This course requires an online application to be considered for placement. Application deadline: Tuesday, April 29 at 5pm ET.

Please note, the above course description outlines topics specific to this class, however all voice classes include overlapping curricular elements. Faculty will place students into the class they believe is the best fit for their needs. The course titles and descriptions serve as general guidelines and are designed to give you a sense of the content and focus of each class. We look forward to collaborating with you to ensure your success in the Juilliard Extension Voice program.

One Section Available | 8 Classes Total | Extension Holiday Schedule

Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30–7:30pm ET

May 19–June 16

In Person Only

$640 plus $55 accompanist fee

APPLY ONLINE | (Application Instructions)