Build a stronger belt with confidence, power, and healthy technique.
Discover the science and technique behind powerful singing for musical theatre and pop/rock styles in this engaging, skill-building class. Through targeted exercises and practical application, students will develop greater strength, range, and consistency while learning to produce a healthy, confident belt they can rely on in auditions and performances.
Build Your Belt: Vocal Technique Intensive
w/ Wesley Diener
Build a stronger belt with confidence, power, and healthy technique.
Discover the science and technique behind powerful singing for musical theatre and pop/rock styles in this engaging, skill-building class. Through targeted exercises and practical application, students will develop greater strength, range, and consistency while learning to produce a healthy, confident belt they can rely on in auditions and performances.
Ages 13+
September 22 - November 10
Tuesdays, 7pm-8pm ET
The Curriculum
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Begin building a healthy, reliable belt from the ground up by learning the science and mechanics behind powerful singing. Through customized exercises and individualized coaching, you'll develop the coordination, strength, and confidence needed to sing contemporary musical theatre and pop/rock styles with greater ease.
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Put your new skills into practice with a song personally selected by Wesley to complement your voice and support your individual goals. As you continue refining your technique, you'll apply healthy belting concepts directly to repertoire through personalized coaching and feedback.
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Take your belt to the next level with a second song that either builds on the progress you've already made or introduces a new style, vocal quality, or technical challenge. You'll continue strengthening your technique while expanding your versatility and confidence as a performer.
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Celebrate your growth by sharing your polished repertoire in a supportive performance setting. Receive final feedback, create a personalized plan for continued vocal development, and leave with stronger technique and audition-ready material you can confidently take into performances and beyond.
Who
Ages 13+
When
September 22 - November 10
Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm ET
Where
A quiet, comfortable, and connected space of your choice.
The Zoom Meeting link will be sent before the first class.
How
Registration is now open!
Enrollment is limited to eight singers.
Workshop Fee: $375*
*We are committed to creating an accessible and equitable environment where all singers can develop their craft. Please contact us at info@wdstudio.org if the workshop fee will prevent you from participating.
The Details
Build a stronger belt with confidence, power, and healthy technique.
Discover the science and technique behind powerful singing for musical theatre and pop/rock styles in this engaging, skill-building class. Through targeted exercises and practical application, students will develop greater strength, range, and consistency while learning to produce a healthy, confident belt they can rely on in auditions and performances.
Ages 13+
September 22 - November 10
Tuesdays, 7pm-8pm ET
Meet Wesley
Wesley is a professional performer, educator, and voice coach who is sought after for opera, musical theatre, and vocal training projects across the United States and abroad. An avid, lifelong student of the voice, he is most passionate about helping individuals discover the natural freedom, confidence, and expressive potential within their own voices. Wesley works with students of all ages, from young beginners to seasoned professionals, guiding them toward healthy, efficient vocal technique and authentic artistic expression.
His students have performed in Broadway national tours and leading regional theatre productions, earned admission to top collegiate music and musical theatre programs, received first place honors at major national singing competitions, and strengthened their communication skills for success in classrooms, boardrooms, and everyday life.
Wesley holds a Bachelor of Arts with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and a Master of Music in Voice from Northwestern University. He has presented at the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Conference, regularly gives masterclasses and workshops for singers and educators around the country, and has served as a guest lecturer for the Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, coaching students in vocal communication and presentation skills.