Christian Artist Development Program:
Program Instructor: Chris Belmont
Group Class Price: TBD
Group Classes available. Please sign the mailing list here to find out when the next group session with available.
Group Classes:
Group classes are held in two locations. The studio, and a live performance studio. Students will be instructed over the coarse of 6 weeks. The following topics will be discussed.
ResearchAn artist needs to be aware and to have full knowledge of their gift. In order to obtain such knowledge they need research and study not only other artists; genres etc but their own as well. Below is a list of topics in which we will focus on: Understanding your talent Knowing your abilities Competition Areas of focus/concentration Vocal CoachingAn artist’s voice is the heart of their talent, thus one should know and embrace the limits and possibilities of that gift. Below is a list of topics in which we will focus on: Strengths and WeaknessesPitch and Range
Maintenance of your gift Performance TrainingTypically performing can come naturally for any artist. However, in this line of business performance isn’t everything. An artist must know and embrace their particular style of performance and find, hone and infuse the art of performance and ministry. Below is a list of topics in which we will focus on: Stage Awareness
Stage Etiquette
Knowing your audience
Set Planning
Preparations before a performance Choreography (if needed) Media TrainingBesides your music this area is so vital to an artist because the media will ultimately define and communicate who you are to your target audience. It is necessary for an artist to fully know this aspect of the business. Below is a list of topics in which we will focus on: How to communicate who you are to the public in a simple interview Key sentences/ words that describe your work (albums, photo shoot, video shoot etc) The P’s and Q’s of public relations (mixers, pre-gig interviews, creating key business relationships with other artists and professionals in the business) EtiquetteChristian artists are held to a higher standard than the average role model. You have a responsibility to your fans and other professionals to carry on your particular persona with integrity. We will give you some practical tools to accomplish this goal. Below is a list of topics in which we will focus on: Learn to carry yourself as an artist The artist etiquette 101 class on walking, talking, sitting, standing; taking pictures; signing autographs etc etc. Spiritual AwarenessUnderstanding and embracing your ministry and the ministry of a Christian artist as whole. How to be the instrument of God and convey his message to your audience Being knowledgeable about religion as a whole and its different denominations. Recording Session TrainingSession training is the foundation of artist development. It is in the studio where you can find and embrace who you are as an artist. You are the scientist and the studio is your lab and as a scientist you can test and solidify certain aspects of yourself and your ministry. Below is a list of criteria in which we will focus on: What is your recording style? Preparation before your session (production notes from last session, new lyrics, questions for new session etc etc)
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