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Course Syllabus

Introduction

Derrick Goff offers an overview of the Italian Language and what non-speakers need to know to sing in it.

Vowels

The bedrock of legato singing is the elongation of the vowel. Join Derrick Goff as he shows you the foundational vowels in the Italian language.

Consonants

If vowels are the bricks, consonants are the mortar. Join Derrick Goff as he explains the consonants in the Italian Language.

Italian Poetry

With historical meter and context, the elements of Italian poetry greatly inform the Italian musical tradition. Derrick Goff introduces the poetic conepts that are critical to keep in mind when singing Italian Music.

Phrasal Doubling

Join Derrick Goff as he breaks down the concept of Phrasal Doubling in Italian Music.

Travel Time

Moving from vowel to vowel, consonant to consonant or any variation there of has intrinsic challenges. Marry your legato singing with your Italian diction in this lesson with Derrick Goff.

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Derrick Goff

Derrick Goff is a vocal coach and pianist, co-founder of Bel Canto Boot Camp and faculty member of Teatro Nuovo and Manhattan School of Music.

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