Learn the art of Bel Canto singing from a fully trained opera singer. The naturalistic Bel Canto technique is the
chosen method of the majority of opera singers throughout the world.
Bel canto singing enables the singer to maintain a beautiful singing line and prolong the life of their voice for many
years. The technique is suited to both choristers and soloists, male and female. Age is no barrier. Young and old can be taught.
Lloyd Masel teaches an elementary start-up program using the well known Italian 17th and 18th century songs and
arias. From that point singers then progress into more difficult material depending on how the voice matures and develops.
Lessons are of one hour duration and the language of instruction is English.
Lessons are conducted each Sunday and Wednesday in Jerusalem and each Monday and Tuesday in Kfar Saba.
No previous
singing experience or music reading ability are required.
Enrollment is
for a single term of 12 weeks, without obligation to continue at the end of the term.
The course covers
the following:
Breathing and breath control
The diaphragm
Posture
Chest resonance
Head resonance
Muscle relaxation
The facial masque
Expansion of singing range
Vowels and consonants
Tonal shape
Language interpretation
