BUILD ON YOUR STRENGTHS
PERFORMANCE COACHING
CHORUS PERFORMANCE COACHINGCreating technically perfect music is nice, but does it reach your audience?
I believe it is possible at all levels of proficiency to touch an audience, be it at a church service, a rock concert, a private party or recital hall. As a performance coach, I can help you elevate your performance to the next level. We will address the technical and physical aspects that may be keeping your performance from being the best it can be as well as the emotional blocks that can hold a performer back. Your best music deserves to be heard! |
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PERFORMANCE COACHING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Browse my most requested Performance Coaching topics. Detailed session objectives and outlines are available upon request. Many Courses are offered in multiple formats, including full and two-part sessions of 60-120 minutes. Some topics are also available in 30 minute modified sessions best suited virtual rehearsal (Zoom) environments. Don't see what you're looking for? Ask about customized topics and sessions.
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Understand Your Instrument
60-90 Minute Full Session or 30 Minutes Modified Virtual Session Identify the most important parts of your vocal instrument – their function, and the basics of what you can do to maximize your success. Got Rhythm? 60-90 Minute Full Session From moving together to the beat to executing precise rhythms, we’ll explore practical applications and exercises to understand, feel, and perform with a better sense of rhythm. Beyond "Tips and Tricks" 60-90 Minute Full Session There are some wonderful "shortcuts" available to developing a singer's vocal production, but do you know why they work? We will dive into what some of these some of these shortcuts are and why they work, so singers can internalize the "how" for lasting effect. Tune It... (with or without invoking the name of old dead mathematicians)! 60-90 Minute Full Session or may be combined with Misunderstanding Pythagoras as a Two-Part Series Expanded Full-Day Session Also Available There seems to be an information gap between the math and science of how to tune something, and the practical application of actually doing it! This class with help you know enough practical background knowledge to know how things lock and ring, but more importantly how to apply that knowledge in the context of chorus or quartet singing. Misunderstanding Pythagoras: Practical Tuning 60-90 Minute Full Session or may be combined with Misunderstanding Pythagoras as a Two-Part Series Expanded Full-Day Session Also Available What makes barbershop chords lock and ring? Do we need to understand mathematical ratios and complex tuning systems to sing in tune? We will explore the practical applications of the science of tuning – whether you’re a novice or a master of acoustics, there will be something here for you. The Why Behind the Warmup 60-75 Minute Full Session Whether you’re warming up your own voice or you’re in charge of vocal exercises for a group, learn the “why” behind the order of vocalizations. You’ll leave with a great list of options and a template to design your own warmups, or use one of my examples! |
Vowel Match vs Resonance Match
120 Minute Full Session or Two 60 Minutes Sessions What is resonance and why is it important in barbershop singing? Understand and then go beyond matching vowels; learn to match resonance for a full and consistent sound. Sing Better, Today! 60-90 Minute Full Session or 30 Minute Modified Virtual Session It is easy to overlook the basics – even the most seasoned singers tend to get stuck, when the best answer is often the most obvious! We will explore alignment, breath, and resonance together. Strengthening the Aging Voice 60-90 Minute Full Session or 30 Minute Modified Virtual Session Understand how you can best support your own voice and well as voices of other singers through the changes that occur as our voices mature. Hormones and the Voice at All Ages 60-90 Minute Full Session Things they didn’t teach us: puberty, menopause, and monthly hormone cycles affect our voices! Learn what is going on and what to do about it (geared towards biologically female voices, but voices of all genders will be addressed). Care and Feeding of the Director 60-90 Minutes Full Session or 30 Minutes Modified Virtual Session Help your chorus be their best by help your director be their best (with your support)! Make Your Own Virtual Chorus Performance 60 Minute Full Session How to create a virtual choir/chorus performance while singers aren't able to sing together in person. Tag Time with Kathleen! 60-120 Minute Full Session Tags, tags, and more tags! Learn ‘em, sing ‘em, ring ‘em. Other Coaching Options Don't see what you need? Ask about customized coaching! |
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I take a mindful, positive approach to coaching that helps choruses, leadership teams and vocalists grow and perform at their best. I've got a proven track record in identifying barriers and helping groups and individuals discover new strategies to recognize and overcome them. Available for clinics, judging and group or one-on-one coaching, with flexible onsite and virtual options.
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WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
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Kathleen Hansen is a shining star in the barbershop community. She brings an honesty and intensity to every choir she works with, changing the game throughout the community.
DEKE SHARON
Producer of "The Sing Off" and "Pitch Perfect" Franchise / Father of Contemporary A Cappella
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Thank you for sharing your expertise with us! Your session was fun, relevant and resonate for our team. We could all hear progress, and this made your session even more powerful for us. Your enthusiasm for this topic and focus on positivity is really infectious!
CARON DALEY DMA
Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University / Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music
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The Vocal Workshop was excellent in every way. As a professor myself, I appreciate how much work you put into planning this session. You made complex information very accessible and fun. I know everyone enjoyed themselves while also learning a great deal about the science and practice of singing.
PAULA TALLAL PH.D.
Rutgers Professor Emerita / Cognitive Neuroscientist and Founder of the Scientific Learning Corporation
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On behalf of Womansong of Asheville, I want to thank you for your editing support of our virtual choir production! You've been a total joy as a partner - super helpful and so easy to work with.
ALTHEA GONZALEZ
Artistic Director / Womansong of Ashville
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