Courses 2024

Led by Matteo Dalle Fratte, Founder of Melofonetica and soprano Madeleine Holmes, singing and yoga teacher

How does good sung Italian benefit singing technique? Join us for this one-day workshop to explore the link between correct articulation and healthy, resonant singing. The day will include simple yoga exercises to develop inner awareness and quality of breath connection, and sessions to build your practical knowledge and skills in the correct articulation of Italian sounds.

Participants will:

• Learn how the production of idiomatic sung Italian supports good singing technique

• Understand how the correct articulation of short and long consonants in sung Italian should feel in the body

• Experience the benefits of long consonants (sonorant, sibilant and stop consonants) for breath support, pharyngeal space and resonance of vowels (read more  here!)

• Benefit from a range of simple yoga poses and breathing exercises to support singing and articulation

• Explore how yoga helps integrate body and mind and supports healthy learning habits

• Focus on improving sung Italian diction without any pressure to perform

One-day workshop fee: £120 or £110 for bookings made by 31 December 2023. Yoga mats, learning materials, tea and coffee will be provided. No prior experience of yoga is required. Participants must be age 18 or over. Places are limited, please book early to avoid disappointment!

Led by Matteo Dalle Fratte, Founder of Melofonetica

Join us to boost your skills, knowledge and confidence in sung Italian. This inspiring day which will include an overview of the Melofonetica Method, vocalising, guided listening,
tailored one-to-one coaching for singers and Q&A.

Participants will:

• Get a good basic understanding or refresher of the fundamentals of clear Italian diction using the Melofonetica Method
• Learn tools and techniques to enhance expression, improve phrasing and create a more authentic Italian sound
• Benefit from one-to-one coaching in any Italian aria or song

Suitable for: Singers of all levels. Also open to pianists and observers. Participants must be age 18 or over. Singers may bring any piece of Italian repertoire (from 16th to 20th century) with any level of tessitura (vocal range) and coloratura (ornamentation).

One-day workshop fee: £120. Learning materials, tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.