Courses and Webinars on Russian Lyric Diction
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We are delighted to invite you to our Group webinars with Dr. Natalia Melnik!
"Master the Pronunciation of Four Iconic Rachmaninoff’s Art Songs" (May-June 2026).
Hurry! We have only 1 spot left for live participation!
This is a practical, singer-focused webinar series to help you perform Russian repertoire with confidence and authenticity
Russian vocal music is rich, expressive, and essential to the classical repertoire. Rachmaninoff's art songs are definitely among the most precious treasures of Russian vocal music.
However, for many singers, the language can feel intimidating, and the recommendations on the appropriate performance style may be hard to find.
This live webinar series is designed specifically to help non-Russian speaking singers overcome these barriers.
Led by Dr. Natalia Melnik - a native Russian speaker, classical singer, and experienced diction coach - you will learn the foundations of Russian pronunciation in a way that directly supports your singing.
This Online course includes 4 webinars with Dr. Natalia Melnik, in which she will cover the following:
- Introduction to Russian Lyric Diction
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Russian Alphabet, Russian sounds and IPA
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Russian Vowels
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Russian Consonants
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Brief Russian Grammar overview
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Different approaches to Russian phonetics for singers and how to navigate them
- Important notes on Rachmaninoff’s art songs and performance style
- Lyric diction of four iconic art songs by Sergei Rachmaninoff:
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"Oh, Never Sing For Me Again“ Op.4 No.4
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"The Harvest of Sorrow" Op. 4 No 5
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"Spring Waters" Оp 14 No 11
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"How Fair Is The Spot" Op.21 No7
What you will gain:
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A clear understanding of the Russian alphabet and pronunciation
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Step-by-step guidance on Russian vowels and consonants for singers
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Insight into Russian lyric diction rules and common challenges
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The confidence to approach Russian art song and opera repertoire
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Detailed understanding of the specifics of Rachmaninoff's art songs and the appropriate performance style
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You will receive course materials, including:
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"Introduction to Russian lyric diction" presentation in pdf
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FULL PACKS for each of the songs in two most commonly used keys valued at over $100 if purchased separately!
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FULL SONG PACKS include a Diction score (sheet music with IPA phonetics and translations), Diction audio guide, Music coaching audio guide (Voice line + piano line) and Rehearsal backing track (Piano line only)
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Why this webinar is different:
Unlike general language courses, this training is designed exclusively for singers. You will learn exactly what you need to know to sing Russian repertoire effectively - without unnecessary grammar or theory.
Who this is for:
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Classical singers
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Voice students and emerging artists
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Professional singers expanding their repertoire
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Voice teachers willing to learn more about Russian vocal repertoire to guide their students through it with confidence
A Cost-Effective Way to Master Russian Diction
While private diction coaching may be the best option in some situations, it can be expensive, especially when multiple sessions are needed to build a solid foundation. This webinar series offers an affordable alternative without compromising on quality.
By learning in a small group setting, you receive expert instruction at a fraction of the cost of one-to-one lessons. In addition, access to session recordings allows you to revisit the material as often as needed—maximising the value of your investment and supporting long-term progress.
For students and emerging artists in particular, this course provides high-level, specialised training in Russian lyric diction in a format that is financially accessible and flexible.
Flexible and accessible:
All sessions are conducted live online, and recordings will be available so you can review the material and continue improving at your own pace.
By the end of this webinar series, you will have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to bring these beautiful songs to life with clarity, accuracy, and artistic freedom.
Small group - we have only 6 spots available for live participation.
Dates and times of the webinars:
PLEASE CHECK THE TIMES FOR YOUR LOCAL TIME ZONE CAREFULLY!
LESSON 1
Sydney / Melbourne time: Tuesday, May 26th 10-11am
New York time: Monday, May 25th 8-9 pm
LESSON 2
Sydney / Melbourne time: Tuesday, June 2nd 10-11am
New York time: Monday, June 1st 8-9 pm
LESSON 3
Sydney / Melbourne time: Tuesday, June 9th 10-11am
New York time: Monday, June 8th 8-9 pm
LESSON 4
Sydney / Melbourne time: Tuesday, June 16th 10-11am
New York time: Monday, June 15th 8-9 pm
Click the product link to book your spot!!!
If you would like to participate in similar webinars in the future, you are welcome to join our WAITING LIST. Please email info@russian4singers.com, and we will add you to the list so you can be the first to hear about our upcoming events.
And as always, you are welcome to book one-on-one coaching sessions with me.
OUR PAST EVENTS
CHECK OUT OUR POST-EVENT RECORDINGS PACKS:
"Introduction to Russian lyric diction + master pronunciation of four Russian art songs" (March-April 2026).
Our brand new online course, "Introduction to Russian lyric diction & Master Pronunciation of Four Russian Art Songs", is now finished! We had four very productive sessions and got to practice pronunciation of not just 4, but 5 Russian art songs!
If you missed this course, you are welcome to purchase the POST-EVENT RECORDINGS PACK. You will receive the recording of all our webinars and all course materials.
This is a practical, singer-focused webinar series to help you perform Russian repertoire with confidence and authenticity
This Online course includes 4 webinars with Dr. Natalia Melnik, in which she will cover the following:
- Russian Alphabet, Russian sounds and IPA
- Russian Vowels
- Russian Consonants
- Brief Russian Grammar overview
- Different approaches to Russian phonetics for singers and how to navigate them
- Lyric diction of four Russian art songs
- P. I. Tchaikovsky "My Genius, My Angel, My Friend"
- P. I. Tchaikovsky "No, Only The One Who Knew..." ("None But The Lonely Heart"), Op.6 N6
- S. Rachmaninoff "Dream", Ор. 8 № 5.
- S. Rachmaninoff "The Lilacs", Ор. 21 № 5.
plus a bonus song:
- Rimsky-Korsakov's "On The Hills of Georgia" Op.3 N4
What you will gain:
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A clear understanding of the Russian alphabet and pronunciation
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Step-by-step guidance on Russian vowels and consonants for singers
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Insight into Russian lyric diction rules and common challenges
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The confidence to approach Russian art song and opera repertoire
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This course focuses on practical application, helping you connect language and vocal technique so that your performances sound natural, expressive, and stylistically authentic.
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You will receive course materials, including:
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"Introduction to Russian lyric diction" presentation in pdf
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FULL PACKS for each of the songs in two most commonly used keys valued at $100 if purchased separately!
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FULL SONG PACKS include a Diction score (sheet music with IPA phonetics and translations), Diction audio guide, Music coaching audio guide (Voice line + piano line) and Rehearsal backing track (Piano line only)
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By the end of this webinar series, you will have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to bring Russian vocal music to life with clarity, accuracy, and artistic freedom.
Click the product link to purchase the post-event recornings pack.
ABOUT OUR COACH
Dr. Natalia Melnik is a classical singer and a native Russian speaker based in Sydney, Australia.
Natalia was born in Moscow and moved to Sydney in 2013. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, with her research focused on making Russian vocal music more accessible to non-Russian-speaking singers.
She has been coaching Russian lyric diction internationally since 2016 and has developed her unique method of teaching Russian diction for Singers, which includes specially designed diction scores (sheet music that incorporates IPA and translation), audio and video diction tutorials.
Over the years, Natalia conducted Russian Lyric diction workshops and coaching at such organisations as Opera Australia Young Artist Program, Australian Institute of Music (AIM), Sydney Conservatorium of Music Choir, Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing (ANATS), Sydney Art Song Society, The Opera and Art Song Collective, as well as individual professional singers (Online, worldwide)