Voice discovery master series

The Art Of
Voice Type Classification

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with Drs Irene de Raadt Bellucci BBA BMA, soprano, voice teacher and researcher and her team of voice specialists
Discover your own unique voice type and your vocal capabilities.
Define your voice type with trusted methods from specialized healthcare providers and Italian School teachers that have helped hundreds of vocalists unlock the uniqueness of their voice.
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This program includes:

Basic Voice Classification

where you'll discover your basic voice type

and

Fach (voice subtype) Classification.

where you'll discover your voice even further and find your exact voice subtype or fach.

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Discover your voice's characteristics and possibilities

Part One

voice discovery master series part 1

The Art of BASIC VOICE CLASSIFICATIONTM

What Type of Voice do you Really Have?

Before you train your voice, understand it.
Every voice has a natural design—its own weight, color, range, timbre, acoustic properties and possibility of growth. Yet many singers spend years training without ever truly knowing what kind of instrument they have. The result is often confusion, unnecessary strain, or progress that feels inconsistent.

The Art of Vocal Classification and Fach brings clarity where guesswork usually reigns.

Are you a soubrette mezzo, a spinto soprano, a dramatic tenor, a baritone Martin, or a basso buffo?
What vocal range could you realistically and healthily develop?
Where does your voice naturally excel—and where should it never be forced?

This program guides you step by step toward a precise understanding of your voice, using the classical Fach system informed by vocal anatomy, physiology, and musical tradition.

When training aligns with your voice type, technique stabilizes, progress accelerates, and vocal health is preserved.

The Foundation of Healthy Voice Development

Vocal classification is not a restriction. It is orientation. It helps you understand:
  • your natural vocal weight and color
  • your optimal tessitura
  • how your registers function
  • which technical approaches suit your instrument
  • which repertoire and exercises truly serve your voice

Relevant for all genres

Although rooted in classical tradition, vocal classification is indispensable for modern singers in:
  • classical
  • musical theatre
  • pop
  • rock
  • crossover

Program Features

The Art of Vocal Classification combines depth, structure, and practical insight:
  • in-depth video lessons on voice types and Fach categories
  • structured quizzes for intelligent self-assessment
  • ebook lessons grounded in vocal science and tradition
  • practical assignments exploring range, tessitura, and vocal color
  • examples from world-famous singers
  • guided self-assessments to recognize patterns in your own voice
The aim is not to give you a label—but to give you direction.
For singers who want certainty, not assumptions

Especially Useful For:

  • singers unsure of their voice type
  • advanced singers refining their artistic identity
  • singers experiencing vocal strain or instability
  • teachers seeking deeper classificatory insight
  • serious singers who value precision and longevity
Now understanding your voice becomes the starting point of true vocal freedom.

The Art of BASIC VOICE CLASSIFICATIONTM

Curriculum 

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01  The Importance of Proper Voice Classification

  • Foundations of Voice Identity and Individual Anatomy 
  • Historical and Pedagogical Perspectives on Voice Classification 
  • Why Correct Classification Is Essential for Vocal Health and Longevity

02  How To Classify Basic Voice Types

  • The Classical System of Voice Categories
  • Vocal Range, Tessitura and Functional Capacity
  • Voice Classification Across Different Stages of Vocal Development
  • Principles of Evaluation and Analytical Listening

03  How To Discover Your Basic Voice Type

  • Developing Self-Awareness and Objective Listening 
  • The Correct Way to Determine Your Voice Type 
  • Understanding Your Current Tessitura
  • Differentiating Potential from Present Capacity

04  How To Train Your Voice Type

Repertoire Selection Based on Vocal Identity
  • Repertoire Selection Based on Vocal Identity
  • Expanding the Edges of Vocal Potential in a Healthy Way
  • Authenticity, Vocal Integrity and Artistic Growth

05  Integration, Reflection and Evaluation

  • Conceptual Integration of Voice Classification Principles
  • Professional Terminology and Reference Framework
  • Final Synthesis and Reflection

06  End Notes

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After you have finished Basic Voice Classification, you'll explore your voice type further in a Program, customized for your basic voice type:

Part Two

voice discovery master series part 2

The Art of FACH VOICE CLASSIFICATIONTM

Tailored for your personal voice type

As an extra gesture to you for enrolling in our programs, we're offering you an even deeper insight in your unique voice in an extra program, custom - tailored to your unique, personal voice type.

This second Voice Classification course focuses on Fach Classification, exploring how different bass, bariton, tenor, controalto, mezzo or soprano fachs function across classical and contemporary genres. Rather than treating fach as a label, the course explains the underlying vocal principles that distinguish one soprano fach from another.


Through focused lessons on the main fachs and a guided assessment, you gain insight into how your voice naturally behaves and where it thrives. The curriculum connects the traditional fach system to modern repertoire choices, helping you understand vocal limits, development paths, and stylistic suitability—without forcing the voice into an artificial category.


The course concludes with a structured self-evaluation, offering clarity and direction for singers who want to make informed, healthy, and repertoire-appropriate choices.

You will be automatically enrolled in this second program after you have entered your voice type in Basic Voice Type Classification.
For example: if you found out you're a tenor, you will automatically be enrolled in the Tenor Fach Voice Classification program.

This extra program will enable you to get to know your own unique instrument even more, so you will make good repertoire decisions and you can start training your voice, the way it should be trained.

The Art of FACH CLASSIFICATIONTM

Curriculum 

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01  What Type of bass, bariton, Tenor, Controalto, Mezzo or Soprano Are You?

  • Introduction to the concept and function of Fach Classification
  • Clarification of how fach differs from basic voice type identification
  • Contextual examples illustrating fach as a functional system
  • Explanation of why accurate fach identification is essential for vocal development
  • Overview of the vocal parameters involved in soprano fach determination
  • Introduction to the concept and function of Fach Classification
  • Structured soprano fach assessment to support informed self-evaluation

02  All Soprano (et cetera) Fachs In All Genres

  • Systematic overview of the soprano fach landscape
  • Analysis of how soprano fachs differ in vocal function and behavior
  • Discussion of fach characteristics beyond stylistic or genre boundaries
  • Application of fach principles to both classical and contemporary singing
  • Guided soprano fach test for deeper insight and refinement
  • Looking for suitable repertoire
  • Challenges for your fach and exercises for your fach

03  End Notes

  • Course completion and certification 
  • Supporting literature on voice and fach classification
  • Course evaluation and reflective feedback
  • Orientation toward advanced study and program progression
  • Positioning of Fach Classification within the Bellucci Conservatory curriculum

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Program Features

Clear Video Lessons

Short and clear video lessons, presented in a step-by-step structure. At your own pace, in your own time, in your own place.

Beautiful workbook

A beautiful workbook for active learning with challenges, checklists, quizzes, exercise schedules, illustrations, motivations and more.

Exercises

Challenging, fun and useful exercises and quizzes to put your new acquired knowledge into practise. Recorded at the grand piano, where Irene will guide you through the exercises.

Regular Q&A's

You don't have to do this alone. Get your questions answered in the regular Q&A webinars and get side-coached by watching and listening to your fellow students.
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Podcast Lessons

The same video lessons, but on podcast, for you to follow everwhere, whenever you want. Perfect to listen to in the car, on the bike, on your coach or when walking.

Science-based

Proven content that has been proven by specialists. Links to all studies are provided and reference notes for further reads and views are provided.

Inspiring

Lessons and learning material are illustrated by famous singers that will inspire you to learn the content by giving examples and their views.

Vocal Community

Meet vocal students just like you in our Vocal Academy, in our commuity and in real life. Support each other and talk about topics from the course.
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Expert Interviews

Listen to interviews with specialists in the vocal field: ENT doctors, Lung doctors, Speech Therapists, Fysiotherapists et cetera.

Blog articles

Keep yourself informed with articles about everything vocal in the monthly newsletter and log.

Support Team

Having a technical issue? Contact our friendly support team for help.
They will help you get on track again.

Private Coaching

Book a personal coaching session with Irene.
(Additional cost)
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Challenges

Don't just learn, but put your knowledge into practise with weekly and monthly challenges.

Safe

Begin your vocal development at the right place: knowing your instrument.

Certification

Get certificated to proof you completed the courses and boost your resume and development.

Learn and Earn

Become an ambassador of our courses and enjoy special benefits and rewards.
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Case Studies

Learn from situations with common vocal problems, or submit your vocal question in a video or email and have it reviewed in the course or Q&A.

Theme Webinars

Themed webinars are covering a certain topic. Join them live or view the replays for your reference about a topic that interests you.

Hybrid Learning

The advantages of learning where, when and how you want and can, in your own privacy plus personalized interactive vocal coaching.

Cost Efficient

This full-sized program with conservatory content hours equals hundreds of private lessons at a fraction of the cost.

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voice discovery master series

The Art of
Voice ClassificationTM

Before training your instrument, you need to get to know it.
Are you a soubrette mezzo, a spinto soprano, a dramatic tenor, a bariton Martyn or a basso buffo? 
What vocal range could you develop?
What are the best exercises for your voice type? Where does your voice shine?
Important for all genres, from classical to rock, and enjoyable to learn. 
With quizzes, video and ebook-lessons, assignments, examples from world famous singers and, of course, self-assessments. 

Included are:

Program 1: 
Basic Voice Classification
to find your basic voice type
and
Program 2:
Fach Voice Classification
customized for your unique voice, for an even deeper classification of your voice.

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Irene de Raadt - Bellucci

Drs Irene de Raadt Bellucci BBA BMA (soprano, voice teacher, neuropsychologist)
offers a teaching philosophy that is built on the famous Italian vocal pedagogical literature about breath support from the past 350 years to the latest and most relevant scientific vocal research and methods, combined with her experience through practical application and supported by lectures of voice experts. Irene is also an Alexander Technique, posture and breath support expert.

Testimonials

You can read more testimonials on Irene's Google profile

Manouk Tjassens

musical singer and actress
Stage Entertainment Musical Theatre Productions
"Irene quickly takes her students to a higher level"

I have been taking lessons from Irene for several years now and have learned a lot during this time.
Every aspect of breath support, sound placement, resonance and overal vocal technique has been explained and practised in her useful lessons.  
Besides the fact that Irene quickly lifts her students up to a higher level, she is also a very sweet and inspiring woman.
She is flexible, her enthusiasm is contagious, and her lessons are so enjoyable. Thank you!

Nicky Regelink

Vocalist “the Red 17”, video director

“Enormously impressed by her knowledge”

Today I had my first vocal lesson with Irene de Raadt.
I am enormously impressed by her knowledge and way of teaching.
Time to practice!

Susanne Johnson

Musical vocalist and actress, played in "Wicked", "Hamilton", "Oh, Mary"!" and "Sweeny Todd", amongst others on Broadway.

“Fabulous, very detailed teaching”

When I was in Amsterdam for a few months, I wanted to continue improving my voice. By referral from a friend, who had had singing lessons from Irene for over 3 years and who I have seen to make amazing progress, I started lessons with Irene, and kept going the full summer. I have to say I have never experienced such an amazing teacher. Not only is Miss Irene a gifted accompanyist, she taught me things I never really got down in my years of vocal training in New York. Her teachings are very detailed and her way of working on expressive technique and breath support is fantastic. 
These were the most valuable months I spent in vocal training.

I am very thankful and can highly recommend her!

Johnny Barendsen

Musical actor and singer
leading roles in Soldaat van Oranje, de Tocht, 14-18, Liesbeth List and shows with Karin Bloemen in Carré.

“You helped me enormously in developing my voice”

Irene, thank you very much for the educational and fun singing lessons.
You helped me enormously in developing my voice and I have learned a lot in the lessons over the past years. Thank you!

Greetings,
Johnny

Romy Muste

Pop/Rock/Classical vocalist

"An experienced, super skilled vocal teacher"

I have enjoyed taking lessons from Irene for many years. Together we worked a lot on my technique and made beautiful recordings.
In the lesson she gives you great exercises, for example for sound creation and resonance, correct posture and breath support.
Extremely important!  I have improved a lot as a singer as a result.
She coached me through my blockages with a number of songs (that I would never have dared to try), which helped me get much further than I thought.
But perhaps the most important thing is: Irene has given me pleasure and self-confidence in singing again.
And I am very grateful to her for that! 
So if you are looking for an experienced, super skilled and enthusiastic singing teacher, I can highly recommend Irene!

Stefano

Singer songwriter, American idol

"Fantasic workshops"

I took vocal lessons with Irene some years ago, before I went to compete on American Idol.
It was the first time I really worked on breath support and I liked that Irene teaches techniques based on the Italian School.
It made a lot of sense and I was finally able to use my head voice and falsetto in a free way.
Great teacher, great lady.
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