Syllabus · Voice Track
Voice Lessons Syllabus for Kids in Grades 1–4
The Voice Track helps kids match pitch, breathe with support, and feel at ease singing for others, all through songs they already enjoy. It runs as 16 sessions over an 8-week semester, with lessons of 30 or 45 minutes.
How each lesson flows
Every session follows the same four phases, so your child always knows what comes next.
| Phase | 30-minute lesson | 45-minute lesson |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1Alignment & Breath | 0–5 Mins | 0–10 Mins |
| Phase 2Vocalises & Pitch | 5–15 Mins | 10–25 Mins |
| Phase 3Repertoire & Acting | 15–25 Mins | 25–40 Mins |
| Phase 4Stage & Wrap-Up | 25–30 Mins | 40–45 Mins |
Semester plan
Sessions come in pairs, and each pair builds gently on the one before.
Sessions 1–2: Launch
- Alignment & Breath "Tall Spine" alignment; "balloon belly" breathing; siren slides on "Oo".
- Vocalises & Pitch Descending 5-note scales (Sol-Fa-Mi-Re-Do); match single Middle C notes.
- Repertoire & Acting Assess vocal profile; map comfortable breath points for Song 1 verse.
- Stage & Wrap-Up Posture check in mirror; write breath placement marks on sheet music.
Sessions 3–4: Vowels & Diction
- Alignment & Breath Timed "Hiss" releases (4, 8 counts); lip trills to loosen jaw.
- Vocalises & Pitch Sing tall open vowels (Ah, Eh, Ee, Oh, Oo); practice pitch leaps without sliding.
- Repertoire & Acting Polish Song 1 verse with tall vowel shapes and crisp diction (T, P, K).
- Stage & Wrap-Up Diction twister challenge ("Red Leather, Yellow Leather").
Sessions 5–6: Projection
- Alignment & Breath Ribcage expansion holds; siren slides bridging chest-to-head voice.
- Vocalises & Pitch 5-note arpeggios ("Yum-Yum"); diaphragmatic power drills (no yelling).
- Repertoire & Acting Apply dynamic arching (p to f) on Song 1 chorus climax.
- Stage & Wrap-Up Mic stance posture; practice projecting to the back wall of the room.
Sessions 7–8: Song 1 Polish
- Alignment & Breath Quick posture & breath warm-up; relaxed jaw shakes.
- Vocalises & Pitch Solfege hand signs (Do-Re-Mi) for exact pitch precision.
- Repertoire & Acting Perform Song 1 complete with facial storytelling and emotional delivery.
- Stage & Wrap-Up Record audio of Song 1; celebrate mid-summer milestone!
Sessions 9–10: Song 2 Launch
- Alignment & Breath "Puppet string" alignment check; gentle "Whee!" vocal slides.
- Vocalises & Pitch Practice 3rd and 5th vocal interval jumps accurately on piano cues.
- Repertoire & Acting Map melody, breath marks, and lyric meanings for Song 2 (Showcase Piece).
- Stage & Wrap-Up Analyze song lyrics line-by-line to build emotional character.
Sessions 11–12: Stamina & Range
- Alignment & Breath Timed 12-count breath holds; head-voice resonance drills.
- Vocalises & Pitch Vowel modification on high notes (opening jaw wider on peak pitches).
- Repertoire & Acting Integrate acting choices, hand gestures, and vocal stamina into Song 2.
- Stage & Wrap-Up Self-recording analysis (student listens back to identify strong notes).
Sessions 13–14: Memory & Flow
- Alignment & Breath Full alignment routine; 1-octave vocal sirens.
- Vocalises & Pitch Pitch precision check on trickiest vocal leaps in both songs.
- Repertoire & Acting Run Song 1 & Song 2 back-to-back from memory without stopping.
- Stage & Wrap-Up Practice 4-7-8 calming breath technique to control performance jitters.
Sessions 15–16: Showcase Ready
- Alignment & Breath Gentle vocal warming; hydration check.
- Vocalises & Pitch Final pitch check on song opening notes.
- Repertoire & Acting Final polish run-through of both songs with full projection and emotion.
- Stage & Wrap-Up Practice stage entrance, vocal song introduction ("Hi, I'm..."), and bow.
Repertoire & resources
Resources: FULL VOICE Workbook (Intro/Level 1), Kid's Musical Theatre Collection, Easy Pop Melodies for Singers, Teaching the Child Singer (pedagogy reference)
Song selection
Soaring Head-Voice
Light, comfortable high notes
- Ocean Eyes (Billie Eilish)
- Cruel Summer (Taylor Swift)
- A Whole New World (Aladdin)
Warm / Chest-Voice
Richer, lower conversational range
- As It Was (Harry Styles)
- Count on Me (Bruno Mars)
- You've Got a Friend in Me (Toy Story)
Soft & Gentle Voice
Quiet, breathy, intimate tone
- Lover (Taylor Swift)
- Until I Found You (Stephen Sanchez)
- Edelweiss (The Sound of Music)
Bright & Dramatic Voice
High energy & theatrical delivery
- Drivers License (Olivia Rodrigo)
- Roar (Katy Perry)
- Part of Your World (The Little Mermaid)
A note to parents
This syllabus is intended as a reference guide. The actual pace and content covered will be dynamically adjusted based on your child's individual aptitude, engagement level, and consistency with home practice.
The song options provided are choices for the student. We will select pieces that best fit the student's voice/hands and interests; we do not cover all listed songs in a single semester.
Parent Intake & Application Form
Reserve a spot for the upcoming semester. Complete the form below and Spatika will reach out with scheduling details.