Welcome to the course
Lesson time: (1min 2sec)
Juliet Russell welcomes you to the Foundation level - short, modular lessons that build vocal technique step by step while keeping your voice healthy.
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This lesson is part of the course Essential Skills for Singers
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Lesson transcript:
Welcome to Essential Skills for Singers Foundation
Instructor: Juliette Russell
Hello and welcome!
This course is designed to be modular, allowing you to progress at your own pace. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
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Course Structure:
- The lessons are broken down into small, five-minute videos.
- You can take your time with each section.
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Vocal Health:
- Your vocal health is our priority.
- Remember, singing should never hurt.
- Always work within your comfort zone, whether you sing low or high.
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Incremental Learning:
- This course builds incrementally.
- You can progress through the levels at your own speed, moving from:
- 1 to 2
- 1, 2, 3
- 1, 2, 3, 4
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Applying Techniques:
- After building a few techniques, we will apply them to repertoire.
- You will have the opportunity to submit your songs for individualized feedback.
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Keeping a Journal:
- I highly recommend keeping a journal throughout the course.
- Note what you find easier and what is improving.
- A journal serves as a valuable tool to track your progress.
Sometimes, it may feel like you are not improving, but a journal can demonstrate that you are moving forward.
I really hope you enjoy this course.
Let's get started!
About the instructor

Juliet Russell is a singer, composer, vocal coach and choir director. She is passionate about supporting individuals and communities to develop their voices and creativity. A vocal coach on ITV’s The Voice, The Voice Kids and BBC’s Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Juliet has also worked with Grammy, Brit, MTV Europe and MOBO award winning artists. She has collaborated and performed with innovative artists including Damon Albarn, Imogen Heap, Paloma Faith, alt-J, Yoko Ono, Seal and Ringo Starr. In 2015, supported by the Arts Council of England, she toured her Earth Meets Sky album, with local musicians and community choirs to create ten unique performances throughout the UK. She is regularly commissioned to create new choral pieces and vocal arrangements and has performed nationally and internationally. Committed to artist development, Juliet mentors and coaches emerging artists, working with management, record and publishing companies as well as independent artists. She has a vocal studio in the heart of London’s vibrant Brick Lane. Juliet was a founding artistic director of Sense of Sound and creative director of Sing Up Greenwich and Sing Late at the V&A. She leads the Portobello Live Choir, a community choir in West London, Assemble professional choir and is a trainer for the British Lung Foundation’s Singing for Lung Health programme. read more




