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Singing I

MUS-X400.21

8 WEEKS | IN-PERSON | EVERY QUARTER

Course Overview:  Singing is one of the greatest expressions of joy human beings can share. Learn the fundamentals of good singing—including posture, breath control, and voice production—in a friendly and supportive environment. Develop basic skills in projection, diction, and artistic interpretation and learn to perform with a live pianist.

Students will be guided through technical exercises, and will work on songs of various styles in both group and solo settings. Topics to be covered include vocal anatomy, posture, breathing, and emotional expression. As your confidence grows, you will sing a solo of your choice and ensemble pieces with your classmates, and will present your work in an informal final performance open to friends and family.

This course is oriented towards beginners, but singers of all levels are welcome.

Prerequisite:  None
Quarters Typically Offered:  Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Course Duration:  8 Weeks (one class meeting per week)
Format:  In-Person

Course Information

In-Person
2.00 units
$350.00

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Section ID:

E 00005223

Class type:

This is a traditional classroom setting.

All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

Textbooks:

All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.

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Drop Refund Deadline:

09/28/2026

Schedule:

Date Day Start End Location
9/21/2026 Monday 07:00 p.m. 09:30 p.m. Room 2154 - Department Space, Warren Lecture Hall, University Ave, La Jolla, 92037
9/28/2026 Monday 07:00 p.m. 09:30 p.m. Room 2154 - Department Space, Warren Lecture Hall, University Ave, La Jolla, 92037
10/5/2026 Monday 07:00 p.m. 09:30 p.m. Room 2154 - Department Space, Warren Lecture Hall, University Ave, La Jolla, 92037
10/12/2026 Monday 07:00 p.m. 09:30 p.m. Room 2154 - Department Space, Warren Lecture Hall, University Ave, La Jolla, 92037
10/19/2026 Monday 07:00 p.m. 09:30 p.m. Room 2154 - Department Space, Warren Lecture Hall, University Ave, La Jolla, 92037
10/26/2026 Monday 07:00 p.m. 09:30 p.m. Room 2154 - Department Space, Warren Lecture Hall, University Ave, La Jolla, 92037
11/2/2026 Monday 07:00 p.m. 09:30 p.m. Room 2154 - Department Space, Warren Lecture Hall, University Ave, La Jolla, 92037
11/9/2026 Monday 07:00 p.m. 09:30 p.m. Room 2154 - Department Space, Warren Lecture Hall, University Ave, La Jolla, 92037
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Instructor:

Jonathan Nussman
Jonathan Nussman

Dr. Jonathan Nussman teaches Singing I and Singing II. He holds a doctoral degree in contemporary vocal performance from UC San Diego, and Masters in Music from the Boston Conservatory. He is a teacher with over a decade of experience working with singers of a variety of styles, ages and levels. Dedicated to a technically informed approach to teaching voice, Dr. Nussman believes that the fundamentals of classical vocal pedagogy can be applied to build a healthy technique in any style of singing including classical, jazz, musical theater and popular styles.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Nussman maintains an active performance schedule. He has appeared in operas, concerts and recitals on both the East and West coasts and in Europe. His performance practice involves a dynamic mix of classical singing and traditional opera combined with elements drawn from contemporary theater, performance art, improvisation and new technologies.

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