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Thank you for your purchase of the 28 Days to an Informed Decision - "The Standard" Program!

It is a pleasure to welcome you as we begin to discover what lies on the horizon!

If you have already had your Phase #1 lesson, CLICK HERE for your next important step in the program.

For your next step in "The Standard" program, please complete the following...

"Life and Music Survey Evaluation"

This is a highly-important Phase # 2 step that provides a look inside the dreams, passions, desires, and goals that make

you the individual singer-musician you are. As you thoughtfully answer these questions, and as we combine this

information with our work together in lessons, we will gain a clearer picture of your potential calling and "best fit" major/career in the vocal music arena.

Please answer as thoughtfully as possible and click SUBMIT when finished.

Must be completed before your next phase lesson.

Life and Music Questionnaire

Your full name *

At what age did you start singing? *

When was the first time you sang a solo in front of a group of people? Describe what that was like. *

Describe what you consider your top vocal accomplishment. What was the experience like? *

When was the most fun you ever had while singing? Why? *

How many hours do you typically practice voice every week? *

0-1

1-2

2-4

4-6

6-8

More than 8

Have you ever written any songs? If so, how would describe them?

When you are by yourself, what kinds of music do you like to listen to most? *

Name some of your favorite musical artists. *

Name five songs/tunes/pieces you have listened to more than once over the last two months. *

List three concerts/shows/programs you have attended in the past six months. Why did you attend these events? What did you like most about them? *

What genre of music (pop, jazz, musical theater, classical, contemporary Christian, rock, etc.) feels easiest for you to sing? Why do you think that is? *

Describe how you go about learning a new song? What is your process? *

What would you say others would identify as your greatest strength when it comes to singing? *

What would you say others would identify as your greatest weakness when it comes to singing? *

Describe three times over the past month or so where you intended to practice but didn’t. Explain what happened. What kept you from practicing? *

How important has vocal practice been to you in the past six months? *

Not very important

Somewhat important

Quite important

Highly important

When you practice voice, how long does your practice session usually last?? *

Describe one of your typical vocal practice sessions. If we were listening to you, what would we hear? *

Describe three different vocal exercises you like to use when practicing? *

If you have performed a song in a foreign language, how did you learn the diction/pronunciation?

What languages have you studied, if any? How long?

Have you studied acting? If so, what type (if a certain method) and how long?

Have you taken dance? If so, what type and how long?

While off-stage getting ready to perform, what BEST describes your thinking? *

I can't wait to get out there!

I hope I don't mess up!

I'm just going to enjoy this and be expressive.

Why am I doing this!?

Choose what BEST describes your personality and what you feel when you need to give a presentation or performance in front of your peers. *

Introvert and feel rather uncomfortable

Introvert and feel somewhat comfortable

Introvert and feel like I can convince myself to be expressive

Introvert and feel like this is a venue where I can relax and be myself

Introvert, yet performing allows me to be highly expressive beyond my normal comfort zone

Extrovert, yet feel uncomfortable

Extrovert and feel somewhat comfortable

Extrovert and feel pretty much like myself in front of others

Extrovert and performing just cranks me up to a heightened expressive level

How does your answer to the above question change if the presentation is before 500 people, some of whom you know, and many of whom you don't? *

Describe some of the things you enjoy most about singing. *

If you could choose anything in the world to be doing ten years from now, what would it be? Waht would a typical day look like? *

You are dreaming of singing for people 10 years from now (size of group up to you). Describe where it is, the people hearing you, what you're singing, and how this opportunity came to happen (was arranged). *

If I hung around you for a couple days, how much natural, organic singing, humming, or whistling would I hear? If any, what tunes are typically coming out? *

If you decided NOT to go into music, what other majors/fields would be of interest to you? How does it make you feel to even think of such a possibility? *

Describe a concern or two in your mind regarding being a voice major and pursuing a career in this area. Why do you feel this way? *

Now describe several things that excite you about being a voice major and pursuing a career in this area. Why do you feel this way? *

Finally, what do you feel like singing right now!? *

Thank you for completing this evaluation.

I look forward to reading your answers to get a clearer picture of YOU, your singing, and your dreams!

See you at your next lesson!

If you have already had your Phase #1 lesson, TAP HERE for your next important step in the program.