SING TOGETHER FROM HOME
Group Masterclasses provide a unique opportunity to have fun while singing in front of a supportive group of peers while gaining valuable feedback from Sarah Langford on their own performance. Group Classes are a great addition to private lessons with the added element of performance. This provides a superb way to help students conquer performance anxiety. Making music together gives a sense of belonging. You can also learn from each other. You may see what you already mastered and the others cannot yet do and vice versa. The results are always transformative.
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As an expert diagnostician with over 30 years of teaching experience, I help every class participant to simplify their vocal approach by teaching them about the physicality of singing and the overall principles of voice technique. Scroll to the bottom for current class openings.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Sarah Langford is the Founder and Artistic Director of Wavestage Theatre Company. Sarah has had an international career in opera in Austria, Italy and in North America and was an acclaimed symphonic soloist and concert recitalist in Europe and North America. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in Operatic Performance from the University of Toronto. She has her ARCT in both Vocal Performance and Pedagogy and holds an BA in Psychology and Neurolinguistics. Sarah is a Member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and a Member of International Federation of Voice Teachers and Examiners.
VIRTUAL MASTERCLASSES MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF…
✔ You are passionate about singing and/or acting.
✔ You want to learn together with other performers.
✔ You want to practice performance skills in front of a kind, supportive audience.
✔ You want to improve your skills.
✔ You want to gain performance opportunities while increasing your technical abilities. Working with a group of like minded performers can be a great way to join a community of singers and actors.
“This summer I decided I had to do something for me , something that challenged but didn’t stress me out. Enter Sarah Langford and her masterclass series. Tonight, I started my 3rd set of classes and am so happy I did. I appreciate her dedication, knowledge and feedback. She can pinpoint just exactly what needs to be worked on and works closely to improve and empower you.”
Gina Patricio
UPCOMING VIRTUAL CLASSES
Participants can take individual classes OR purchase a package of multiple classes for a discounted rate. There is room for only 12 participants in each class.
Spots are held first come first serve by registration payment.
Single Class - $50 | Three Classes - $140 | Six Classes - $280
TUESDAY APRIL 16, 2024, 7PM
MUSICALS from 1970-1995
Come and sing in this Virtual Masterclass. Choose a song from a musical written from 1970-1995. This style of musical combines the epic nature of big legit sings with contemporary orchestrations to create very dense and emotionally driven works. This masterclass welcomes all singers interested in finding their true singing voices and developing those talents to their fullest potential while working on songs that inspire you to strive for excellence.
MONDAY JUNE 17, 2024, 7:00PM
CLIMB YOUR MOUNTAIN
You can do hard things. Maybe its performing in frontof others. Maybe its singing high notes in front of others. Maybe its a riff you haven’t conquered yet. Perhaps its a song in a foreign language. Maybe its a song that has a hard mix belt, or a long line of legit singing. Whatever is your mountain tonight is the night to climb it with fellow passionate singers in a supportive environment.
THURSDAY JUNE 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
EXPLORING CLASSICAL SINGING MASTERCLASS
This masterclass welcomes all singers interested in finding their true singing voices and developing those talents to their fullest potential while working on songs from classical music.
A group masterclass is a great way to connect with other people who love singing, in a relaxing styled class where we can leave behind all competitiveness and performance-related stress, while learning new methods to find vocal freedom and excellence in singing.
MONDAY MAY 13, 2024, 7PM
HOLISTIC APPROACHES TO CLASSICAL SINGING MASTERCLASS
This Masterclass is a Holistic Approach to Classical Voice. We will focus on Breathing and Support, Postural Alignment, Vocal Anatomy and Physiology, Phonation, Resonance, Articulation, and Vocal Acoustics. Whether you are new to classical music or a well seasoned singer all levels are welcome.
TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2024 7PM
MUSICALS MEET JAZZ MASTERCLASS:
This masterclass welcomes all singers interested in finding their true singing voices and developing those talents to their fullest potential while working on songs that inspire you to strive for excellence. Tonights masterclass will explore some of the best songs that not only succeeded on the broadway stage, but have been recorded by numerous artists on jazz stages round the globe. Have a load of fun together in a virtual group masterclass with like minded music theatre lovers.
TUESDAY JUNE 11, 2024, 7PM
NEW MUSICALS MASTERCLASS
This virtual masterclass is designed to give students the tools to realize and develop their own sound while performing alongside like minded singers in a fun group setting. Tonights class will explore repertoire from a new generation of contemporary music theatre composers who write for all styles of singing whether it be contemporary or legit singing. From Pasek & Paul to Jason Robert Brown come and sing some lovely music.
“I've had the pleasure of working with Sarah for 3 years now. In that time, she has been supportive, encouraging and incredibly helpful in helping me find my voice again. Through working with her both privately and in the masterclasses, I have been able to increase my vocal stamina and find my mix. I've also had a whole lot of fun and I am so grateful for Sarah's ability to adapt during the pandemic so that we can continue our work together virtually. I highly recommend working with Sarah!”
Jackie McCaffrey
WHAT TO EXPECT
CLASS SIZE & LENGTH
There are a maximum of 12 participants in each class, which last approximately 90 minutes to two hours.
DISCOVER NEW REPERTOIRE
Listening to many different singers perform is a great way to be introduced to new repertoire.
LEARN & LISTEN
Classes provide the opportunity to work on individual craft and at the same time listen to feedback given to others in the group setting.
EVERYONE SINGS
Every participant sings at every class. Each student will receive individual time at each class.
I can’t wait to meet you and to have you join an online community of singers who, like you, are passionately pursuing their vocal craft. Sign up for our next sessions today!
frequently asked
WHERE SHOULD I CALL?
Find a private singing space in your home. This class is a safe space to learn and grow and as such we ask that members of your household are not in the same room for the privacy of the class participants. Make sure you are close to your router and have a good connection to high speed internet or excellent 5G cell reception.
WHAT SOFTWARE DO I NEED?
Download the Zoom app for group class.
HOW DOES MUSIC/ACCOMPANIMENT WORK?
Once you have selected a song you’d like to work on search for sheet music to find a PDF of the music and print it so you can make notes on it. You will want to mark the seconds of the track along the bars. Ie. bar 16 is at 26 seconds etc for ease of returning to a specific spot in class. Because of lag, I will not be accompanying you on piano. You will need to find a good karaoke/instrumental track of your song. YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify are a wealth of accompaniment tracks. You will need a music playing device that is separate from the device you are calling on. A smartphone or iPad connected to an external speaker works best. The computer your call is on can’t adjust to both the music output and the voice input. It’s best to have an external speaker. These are found relatively inexpensively for under $30 at Chapters and Best Buy.
HOW CAN I RESERVE A SPOT IN AN UPCOMING CLASS?
In order to secure your spot please email me at keepsinging@hotmail.com . Reservations are held by registration payment, which can be E-Transferred to the same email. International participants should inquire for payment instructions.