Non Certificate Classes
In Sing for Fun-Western Music, Students learn vocal technique to sing effortlessly, any genre of music including, Pop, Rap, Hip Hop, Broadway, Disney, Bollywood, etc.
About the Course
OVIMA works with its students in a holistic way developing the individual, and not just the students, artistic and musical skills. Our Fun Group Classes are held once a week for 60 minutes for Group Classes and once a week for 30 minutes or 60 minutes for One-on-One classes. We offer Fun Group classes in the following areas: Voice, Guitar, Speech Arts and Drama. We offer One-on-One Classes in all instruments.
Students must sign up for 10 classes at a time to be able to see the progress they are making. Students have two options of registering: 3:1 (3 students to 1 teacher) OR 1:1 . Additionally, OVIMA Global has numerous performing platforms it has made available to students to promote our constant effort in developing CONFIDENCE & SELF-EXPRESSION in students.
Students work on set technique modules, songs / pieces from specified Genres of music. Students perform individually in a performance at the end of every quarter.
Who can Join
Age groups:
4-6 Years; 7-11 Years; 12-17 Years; and 18+ Years
Instruments:
Voice
Available Modes
Group (3:1), One-on-One (1:1)
Genre: Western & Indian Music
Note:
Some Fun Classes are offered for specific age groups only. Make sure to check that before registering.
PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES
In-class Performances (Non-Performance Quarter):
The 1st and 3rd Quarters are Non-Performance Quarters (Students perform in an In-Class Performance-Not Open to Parents and Public, ONLY to students).
Quarterly Jam Sessions
This is a platform made available for students to come together with whatever they want to sing or perform. They do not have to memorize their music for these Jam Sessions. Performance in these Jam Sessions is NOT MANDATORY but students are encouraged to participate.
Recital Performance (Performance Quarter):
The 2nd and 4th Quarters are Performance Quarters (Students perform in a Recital Performance – Open to Parents and Public).
Quarterly Seasonal Concerts
Students would prepare a song or piece per the Seasonal Theme and would have the opportunity of working with the instructor just once. This means that the student MUST come prepared knowing the tune of the song and lyrics from memory or knowing the piece completely in the case of instrumentalists. This again is NOT MANDATORY, but students are encouraged to participate.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
Attendance:
If a student wants to be successful, then he/she must attend their classes regularly as participation and practice are two major components for success. Students / parents are required to notify OVIMA Global and the instructor in advance of any absences. For Sing for Fun Classes there is just one day in the Quarter assigned for Make Up Classes. Students are NOT PERMITTED to miss more than ONE class in the Quarter. If a student is missing a class the OVIMA office must be informed 24 hours in advance.
Equipments needed:
- Laptop / Desktop preferably NOT ipad, tablet, phone
- Good Broadband Connection
- Have the Zoom app downloaded to their computer
- Microphone, Headphones, Amp.
- Bluetooth speaker or / and additional device to play a track on
Practice:
Students MUST put in at least 30 mins of practice daily to see the difference from one week to the next. Additionally they are required to send in Practice Videos on the WhatSapp Group Chats so that instructors are able to guide them and constantly monitor their progress in as well as out of the classroom. All students must fill out the Practice Google Sheet shared with all students at the beginning of the quarter. Additionally, all students must fill out their Goals Sheet also shared with them at the beginning of the Quarter.
Materials:
- Students MUST bring all materials, books to class.
- Students are responsible for buying their own books suggested by the teacher.
