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Let´s Scream: Vocal Distortions Introduction

Thursday 18th July 2024, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

Objectives:

The objective of this workshop is to know how to train and recognize different types of vocal distortions through sensory motor learning and by using different tools (Vocal Register, Vocal qualities, etc) from “Traditional Singing”

 

Content:

  1. Introduction: A quick introduction to the 3 fundamental types of vocal distortions (Glottal Distortion, Supraglottal Distortions and 2+ Sources) and their characteristics, with an auditive test (Interactive Experience)
  2. One on One Training: The participants will have the chance to work one on one with me on the different vocal distortions presented above. (Interactive Experience)
  3. Vocal mappings: A system for vocal mapping will be proposed using extreme metal songs as bases (Interactive Experience).

🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
🎥 Recording automatically sent to all who book (even if you cannot attend live)
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Nicolás Hormazábal

Nicolás Hormazábal is a teacher of Vocal Distortions and Extreme Vocals with an emphasis on Rock and Metal styles. A pioneer in teaching vocal distortions in Chile, he has trained many singers of the South American metal scene.

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