MASTERCLASS Christina Aguilera Teaches Singing [TUTORiAL, HD]

Christina teaches you how to expand your range, find your voice, and master the techniques that have earned her six Grammy Awards. You'll learn warm-up exercises, breath control, vibrato, her signature growls, and hear Christina break down her biggest hits. There has never been a singing class like this before.

► 23 LESSONS

Christina teaches you her unique vocal techniques in over 3.5 hours of voice lessons and exercises.

LESSON PLAN

• Lesson 01 - Introduction
  Meet Christina - your new vocal coach. Begin your training as Christina asks you to throw away your rule book and shares what she has planned for your class.
• Lesson 02 - Christina's Inspiration
  Christina learned the secrets of powerful performances from music legends like Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Learn how to gather inspiration, tap into your emotions and embrace your flaws to better connect with your audience.
• Lesson 03 - Warming Up
  Your vocal cords are like any other muscle - you must stretch and warm them up before a performance. Let Christina walk you through the vocal warmups and exercises she uses to get ready for the show.
• Lesson 04 - Protecting Your Voice
  Your voice is an instrument. Learn to protect it as Christina talks about the top three things to avoid, adjusting to different environments, and cures to heal a strained voice.
• Lesson 05 - Range
  Expand your vocal range with Christina. Learn her secrets for nailing those high notes and building your range. Use the Range Finder tool at the end of the lesson to put into practice what you've learned.
• Lesson 06 - Student Sessions: Pop Style
  Through Christina's student critique, you will learn how changing your vocal placement and posture can add new dimension to your performance.
• Lesson 07 - Student Sessions: Simplify
  Watch as Christina coaches a student on projection, and reveals a vocal technique that allows you to emotionally connect with your listeners.
• Lesson 08 - Student Sessions: Rock Style
  Learn the techniques Christina uses to achieve her gritty style on songs like Fighter. Through her critique of a pop vocalist, Christina demonstrates how grit and attitude can transform a performance from pop to rock.
• Lesson 09 - Diction
  Throw away your idea of sounding perfectly polished and learn how to use diction and enunciation to tell a story.
• Lesson 10 - Mastering Vocal Techniques
  Harmony. Belting. Vibrato. Slides. Master these vocal techniques as Christina breaks them down for you step-by-step.
• Lesson 11 - Playing With Textures and Tones
  Christina demonstrates how to use different textures and tones, from gritty growl to haunting sadness, to emotionally charge a performance.
• Lesson 12 - Duets 1: Rehearsal Prep
  Master creating an unforgettable duet as Christina teaches you what to look for in a duet partner, how to perfect your timing, and how to navigate the rehearsal process.
• Lesson 13 - Duets 2: Perfecting the Performance
  Learn to perfect duets. In this lesson Christina breaks down the pitch, timing and emotion you'll need to captivate an audience with your partner.
• Lesson 14 - The Beat
  Learn how to develop your inner-rhythm and experiment with beat to reinvent a performance. Watch Christina play with beat and tempo to breathe new life into Say Something and Aint No Other Man.
• Lesson 15 - Live Microphones
  Christina shows you how to own the live mic. Learn the microphone techniques to create an incredible performance in any sized venue, anywhere.
• Lesson 16 - Studio Microphones
  Mic check. Christina breaks down the difference between live performance and studio time, as well as the microphone techniques she's perfected over her career. Then, get a rare glimpse into the recording booth as you watch Christina perform her iconic song 'Beautiful'.
• Lesson 17 - Performance Anxiety
  Every singer gets performance anxiety, including Christina. Learn how to deal with your nerves and center yourself before a show.
• Lesson 18 - Singing It Live
  Christina teaches you her approach to studio recording versus live performance, including engaging with a live audience and being able to let go.
• Lesson 19 - Overcoming Mistakes
  Christina teaches you her approach to turning a studio performance into an engaging live performance. Watch her let loose on 'Fighter' and learn her tricks for pumping up an audience.
• Lesson 20 - Advice for Artists
  Christina shares her wisdom around finding yourself as an artist, ignoring the haters, and adjusting to the life of a successful artist.
• Lesson 21 - Self-Expression
  Learn how to use your art to express your voice and challenge the opinions of those around you, while staying within your comfort zone. Christina challenged the norms of sexuality and shame with her music. What will you talk about with yours?
• Lesson 22 - Christina's Journey
  Christina reflects on her career journey and shares with you the most important lessons she's learned along the way.
• Lesson 23 - Closing
  Take the next step. Learn from Christina how to own the difficult moments and continue following your dreams.

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For the first time ever, get online voice lessons from the six-time Grammy award winner. Only available from MasterClass.

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