Classes For Singers : Songflight Studio

Group Voice Class: Basics of Singing. B. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
Join us as we explore the basics of singing while incorporating multiple learning modes and styles. We'll focus together on learning a solo song, which, if you choose, you can perform for the group at the end of our class. Group voice is a great choice for those who like to have peer interaction and encouragement, as well as those who are looking for a way to explore singing without the commitment of private lessons.

Acting Your Song. I, A. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
This class is specifically designed to help you prepare for auditions/festivals/competitions, including WSMA Solo & Ensemble. You’ll raise your performance from “that was nice” to “WOW!” by learning how to fully tell the story. Learn a useful progression for practicing to add in all of the necessary layers to stand out from the crowd.

Golden Oldies! B, I. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
Are you an "older" singer? Are you missing making music and would like to brush up your skills? Join us as we learn ways to navigate our changing instruments and strengthen what we've got. We'll focus on a different popular standard from the Great American Songbook each week and have time to chat with each other afterward online.

Make a Joyful Noise! B, I. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
Covid making you miss your church choir community? Wanting to brush up your skills as a singer so that when we all get back together again you can feel extra-confident in your singing in praise? Join us as we learn ways to open our instruments to be conduits for the message in our hearts! We'll focus on a different hymn each week and have time to chat with each other afterward online.

Masterclass: It's the Little Things. B, I. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
Wanting to learn more about adding realistic acting to your songs? Join us as we explore how the "little things" are not so little when it comes to being believable performers. We will learn through discussing strategies and working with select performers to explore in real-time what works and doesn't. Performing participants will be selected ahead of time, and everyone is welcome to participate in observing and discussing.

Masterclass: Song Interpretation B. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
This class is a great companion to "Intro to Acting Your Song." You will have the opportunity to perform with your new storytelling tools and get feedback in real time. In this supportive group environment you will practice bringing out the most effective interpretations of your songs, as well as observe what is working for others.

Guest Artist Series: Musicians in the Biz. I, A. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
We will be able to pick the brains of artists with first-hand knowledge of what it takes to be a working musician. Paul Helm is a working actor and music director throughout the country. Michael Drolet recently retired from almost 11 years in the Wicked family as part of the original Los Angeles Cast, the Broadway Company, and the National Tour. Emily Pogorelc is an up-and-coming operatic soprano who is making waves in the classical community.

Roundtable: Making It On Broadway: Actors’ Tales of Climbing to the Top, by Davie Wienir and Jodie Langel. 2004. I. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
We will read and discuss this book (245 pages) which takes an honest look at what really happens on a Broadway stage and in the personal lives of Broadway actors. You are strongly encouraged to also sign up for the “Guest Artist: Musicians in the Biz” class.

Sight Singing FUNdamentals. B, I. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
Learn tips and tricks to help you get better at sight reading music. This will make learning new songs even easier, and help with both your solo and group musical adventures.

Intro to Vocal Health. I. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
We’ll look at the latest science and learn what we can do to keep our voices healthy, as well as what to do to help our voices when we get sick.

Intro to Vocal Anatomy. B, I. Amber Nicole Dilger, instructor.
Join us as we dive inside our vocal instrument and learn how many parts of our body work together to allow us to make beautiful sounds.