POP-ROCK VOCALS
Foundation Course (Pre-academic)
Established under the Ministerial Decree 382/2018 by the Italian Ministry for Education, University and Research
Pop-rock Vocals, Foundation course
Study of the technique of modern singing, study of the pop-rock repertoire, music labs in different formations: from trios to medium formations that will be taken to perform in the clubs of the Capital, Gospel and Pop choirs, Pop-rock harmony studies and Ear training, complementary studies of modern piano, Music Technology for pre-production of the own original projects.
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Intensive preparation course in Vocals for admission to first level academic courses. The pre-academic path lasts from 1 to 3 years, depending on the level of entry and the student's ability to study. Marco Vallarino acting e voice coach.
Skills are acquired in the following areas:
Pop-rock Vocals
Double weekly classes: one dedicated to the technique of pop-rock singing and one to the repertoire, ranging from pop to rock to blues passing through neo-soul tendencies.
Ensemble
Formations from trios to quintets directed by professional musicians, to allow students to immerse themselves into the Italian and international pop-rock repertoire in the hall and live.
Modern Harmony and Ear Training
Studies of the pop-rock harmony from tradition to mergers with jazz harmony, ethnic music, neo-soul.
Vocal Ensemble Lab
At the student's choice between Pop Choir, Gospel Choir, Brazilian Choir.
Complementary Piano Studies
Piano studies, from the technical bases to the practical application of harmony, reading of chords and melodies of medium difficulty
Music Technology
Approach to music technology, sequencing software, microphoneation, sound synthesis.
Job opportunities that the three-year first cycle academic courses of Popular Music opens:
- artist and band leader of original projects
- singer and chorister for live performances and recording sessions
- arranger for small and medium ensembles
- music producer .
- music author for sonorizations and music applied to images
Foundation pre-academic course includes the choice between different types of attendance:
ORDINARY ATTENDANCE
Weekly attendance, 6 to 10 hours of classes concentrated in 2-4 days every week. It allows astep-by-step guided learning, with constant verifications of one's own progress. It requires an average study commitment of 6 hours per day. Some subjects are available both in presence and entirely online.
Long-distance attendance
6 to 8 hours of classes concentrated on Saturdays, one week in presence and one week online, the long-distance pre-academic course represents the ideal choice for students from all over Italy or who do not reside in Rome or nearby. It is also anexcellent solution for working students. The long-distance mode with Saturday classes is scheduled for the pre-academic course only.
Frequenza Teen Music Academy
Optimized for high school students, with a customized study path that engages 1 or 2 afternoons a week, with the aim of accessing academic courses upon reaching the high school diploma. In cases of particular ability and talent, it is possible to be admitted to the academic courses even before the high school diploma achievement. Some subjects are available both in presence and entirely online.
Distance Learning
Carried out entirely online, for students from all over the world.
The pre-academic paths do not start from scratch, they presuppose a previous practice on the instrument / singing of at least two-three years.
It is possible to access the first year or directly to the second or third pre-academic year. For each subject you will be placed at the appropriate level based on the admission tests: for example, you can be admitted to the 3rd level of vocals, the second level of harmony and the first level of ear training, based on your knowledge. Each subject will therefore follow its own path at its own level.
Admission tests are usually held in June and, for places remaining available, in September. International students can sit the admission tests online from February of the previous year until June the latest.
- Vocal test, performance of one or more pieces / exercises chosen by the student, further information requested by the Commission (go to "Admission requirements and study plan" below to find out in detail the tests required for vocal technique and repertoire)
- Harmony knowledge test, see mock test for access to the 2nd and 3rd level
- Ear training test, see mock test for access to the 2nd and 3rd level
- Aptitude test and motivational interview
