Intro to Singing - BEG

This class introduces students to the essentials of healthy singing technique in a friendly, supportive environment. Students will explore breath, posture, vocal mechanics, and sound production while working on both individual and group songs. Instruction emphasizes building confidence, developing safe vocal habits, and enjoying a wide range of musical styles. This course is ideal for students who are new to singing, returning after a break, or preparing to join a choir.

• Event Location: Civic Park Studio D (CP-S)
• Course ID: 82655
• Instructor: Peter Chatterjee
• Bio: Peter Chatterjee is a Bay Area-based composer, arranger, and conductor. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music in jazz composition and in film scoring from Berklee College of Music, a Master’s of Music in composition from California State University, Northridge. As a composer and arranger he has recently been focused on the interplay between concert and jazz compositional techniques and on creating sonic worlds where live and electronic instruments coalesce and merge. In addition to composing, Peter is also active in education. Teaching in middle school, university, and community settings, he focuses on developing musical interest through active exploration and open musical experimentation. Peter is currently a Ph.D. student in music composition and theory at University of California, Davis, where he studies with Laurie San Martin.