The Lead Vocalist Workshop

Before arrival, students will receive a request to submit a video of themselves performing a song of their choice. Please note that this video will not impact your child’s admission to the program; this is an open-admission program for students of all skill levels. Rather, the video will be utilized to help with planning for the program.

• Water bottle
• Laptop or phone (voice memo capable recommended)
• Several pens/pencils
• Notebook or journal
• Portable instruments if applicable (guitar or smaller)

• Concert attire:
  Black clothing is preferred, but anything tasteful will be fine.

A typical day starts off with a morning of classes, taught by acclaimed industry professionals and educators. Students will start the day warming up the voice, exploring various vocal techniques, and working on solo and ensemble singing. This is also the time where students may have their private lessons.

As the day progresses into lunch and afternoon classes, students will expand their performance skills across a variety of vocal styles while exploring creativity through foundational studies in music theory, arranging and transposition, music business and branding, songwriting, composition, and music production. 

After lunch, students will get onto the stage to workshop their art and dive into their performance techniques, stage presence, expression, mic technique, sound production, and other topics that center around performing live and in the studio. Evenings may include performances, masterclasses, and other activities, and time will be provided throughout the day for personal practice and collaboration. The week ends with a showcase performance of the songs worked on throughout the week.

Hallie Ballou is an alumna of the Idyllwild Arts Academy Music Department, where she wrote and recorded her debut EP. Now an established recording artist, performer, and songwriter, Hallie has collaborated with leading writers in the music community and has recorded extensively in studios across Los Angeles and Nashville.

As an educator and current Director of Songwriting at Idyllwild Arts Academy, Hallie is passionate about helping young artists build confidence, develop authentic vocal expression, and understand the emotional and technical balance required for performance. Her masterclass emphasizes vocal identity, performance mindset, and creative self-awareness in both live and studio environments.

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