Voice Unleashed A Gospel Vocal Journey

Voice Unleashed: A Gospel Vocal Journey. Presented By: Mr. Lemuel Patterson

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com BIOGRAPHY: From a young age, Lemuel was always attracted to music and as he grew, his passion did also. From sitting in a stroller, watching gospel artiste such as Alvin Slaughter and Ron Kenoly, to being the competent musician he is today, it is evident that Lemuel is deeply submerged into the Art they call Music. In his lifetime, Lemuel has been teaching Music for over 10 years. Currently he works as a Music Instructor with the Primary School Music Programme Unit. He is currently the holder of two Bachelor Degrees, one in Management Studies and the other in Performing Arts with Specialization in Music. Lemuel also holds certificates up to grade 6 Practical and up to grade 7 theory from Trinity Guildhall in London. Not only does he have the papers to prove it, but had the pleasure to play alongside some of the greatest musicians in Trinidad and Tobago. Names such as Tony Paul, Jason Bishop, Rodney Alexander, Jill Ann Walters-Morris, just to name a few. In addition, he had the privilege of playing with the All Star Cast at Jazz on the Greens (2018) and accompanied Quinton Neckles at Shangri-La in Tobago (2019). The highlight of his music career was playing bass guitar for Cuban Jazz Pianist, Janysett McPherson at Kaiso Blues, Port of Spain (2018). He calls it an unforgettable experience; one that will be forever etched in his memory. Lemuel Patterson loves the idea of inspiring people through his music. His theory is this: “You must never leave a music concert the same way you came; something in the music must change you.” This concept never left his thoughts. Whether teaching, composing, arranging, performing or music directing, the goal for him will always be “To inspire.” At present, Lemuel is currently the owner of ‘LmnoP Music Company’ where the motto is “INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS.” All of this, is a result of his passion for music, helping upcoming musicians acquire the skills needed to inspire others.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 1 – July 5 Topic: Vocal Foundations & Register Awar eness Focus: Understanding vocal registers, identifying chest/head voice, intro to blending. Activities: • Vocal warm-ups: sirens, lip trills through the registers • Call-and-response patterns switching between chest and head voice • Exercises to identify the “mix” voice (blending zone) Gospel Song Application: “ You Are the Living Word” – Fred Hammond • Focus on soft phrasing and switching registers smoothly (e.g., “bread of heaven…” part) Week 2 – July 12 Topic: Expanding Your Range with Confidence Focus: Safely increasing range, proper vocal placement, managing strain. Activities: • Semi-occluded vocal tract (SOVT) exercises (straw phonation, hums) • Scales in thirds and arpeggios to gradually push boundaries • Use of vocal sirens and octave slides for range flexibility Gospel Song Application: “ Total Praise” – Richard Smallwood • Focus on dynamics and range (“You are the source…” builds upward)

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 3 – July 19 Topic: Br eath Contr ol & Singing Thr ough Long Phr ases Focus: Diaphragmatic breathing, phrase management, sustaining tone. Activities: • Breathing drills with resistance (panting, hissing, sustained “sss”) • Singing long phrases on one breath with increasing difficulty • Learning how to pace breath within lines Gospel Song Application: “ Alpha and Omega” – Israel & New Breed • Great for holding phrases like “You are Alpha and Omega…” without strain Week 4 – July 26 Topic: Putting It All Together : Expr ession, Power , and Pr esence Focus: Combining range, register transitions, breath, and emotion. Activities: • Song interpretation: Dynamics, vocal shading, emotional expression • Final vocal agility and breath control exercises • Practice performing in front of a mirror (or small group if possible) Gospel Song Application: “ Made a Way” – Travis Greene • Demands dynamic control, range, phrasing, and emotional delivery