CONTEMPORARY VOCAL TECHNIQUES:

Directed by Courtney Fowler and her Teaching Apprentices, Elevated CVT is dedicated to vocal pedagogy, production and performance.
CVT Students design their own goals and ideal tonal outcomes, creating who they want to be as a vocalist and artist. CVT is designed to empower students to visualize who they aspire to be and turn it into a reality. CVT is dedicated to ensuring all students receive individualized attention, science-based vocal research, and participate in workshops led by experienced professionals in their field that relate to vocal production.
Students can study a range of topics including but not limited to: 
  • Performance technique and wellness
  • Artistry
  • Songwriting
  • Self-accompanying
  • Mic technique
  • ELEVATED: Teaching etiquette
  • ELEVATED: Vocal Anatomy
  • ELEVATED: Vocal Pedagogy
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 Students learn how to:
  • Demoralize tonal outcomes (hearing and describing sounds objectively verses labelling “good”, “bad”, “right”, “wrong”)
  • Broaden their tonal outcome choices for a range of contemporary styles (including Musical Theatre, pop, rock, country, indie, folk and more)
  • Gain performance technique and experience by singing in front of peers each week
  • ELEVATED: Share their knowledge with others in a monitored, non-judgemental environment
  • ELEVATED: Give Individualized attention and adapt to different learning styles
  • ELEVATED: Improve their communication and understanding of the coordination required to produce sound
​Teaching Apprentices must be an Elevated Contemporary Vocal Techniques member.
ELEVATED Vocal Membership includes: 
  • CFPA Hoodie → $45 value
  • Workshops with Industry Professionals → $25-50 value
  • Audition Workshop & Experience → $25-50 value
  • All Costume Rentals Included → $50-100 value
  • Headshot and Resume building → $50-100 value
  • Open Mic opportunities monthly
  • Live performance opportunity in CFPA Recital
  • Weekly group training class → tuition depending on class length
  • Individualized feedback from the instructor and peer-learners
  • ELEVATED: Practical application in the voice studio with hands on experience
  • ELEVATED: Kari Ragan’s “A Systematic Approach to Voice: A Practical Application” → Value $100
  • Additional instruction and rehearsal time during the months leading to performances
  • Online resources to help with learning material
  • A supportive community environment with monthly performance and recording opportunities
  • ALL INCLUSIVE COST - NO HIDDEN FEES: The only thing left to purchase is your show tickets! 
  • At any time, you may terminate your membership by submitting a Withdrawal Form through CFPA’s website with 30 days notice.
  • Monthly Membership Fee:
    • $124.00 (120 minute class time: Staff, Teaching Apprentices)
    • Energy Exchange opportunities available