Singing lessons in Paris - develop your voice with Valentin

[Please note that lessons are only available for serious students looking to be a professional musician or artist] Katherine has been vocally trained in contemporary for 25 years and studied classical voice for three years. After developing Muscular Tension Dysphonia in 2010 and not singing for almost two years, she overcame this vocal disorder after working with some of the best voice and voice rehabilitation specialists in the UK. This experience further motivated her interest in teaching the following to her students in contemporary voice* using knowledge and training gained by renowned vocal coaches, ENTs and voice rehabilitation specialists: - Vocal technique, health and hygiene - Guidance in voice rehabilitation with students experiencing or recovering from vocal issues - Managing Performance Anxiety - Breath control - Microphone technique and stage performance - Basic music theory - Artist development and mentoring Katherine has over 15 years experience in one-to-one lessons, teaching students aged 4 years old to 50 years old of all levels and has developed programs for small choirs. Please be advised students under the age of 9 years old will be offered 30 min lessons only and will comprise of a combination of music and singing-related games and exercises. Also offering: - Live performance workshops *Contemporary music styles like R&B, soul, neosoul, pop, country. She does not teach classical or jazz. **Please note, 30 min lessons are only for students aged 10 and under. Adult students will be required to book one-hour lesson times to ensure they get the most out of their lessons and therefore their money's worth. Requests for 30 min lessons from adults will be declined and asked to book a one hour lesson.

Graduated from the CNR & CNSMP with Gold Medal, and opera singer, I offer lessons covering the basics of singing. Whether you are a beginner looking to develop your singing and speaking voice, or more experienced and aiming to prepare for the conservatory, choirs, competitions, I am here to accompany you.

I am a professional lyric soprano graduated from the CNSM of Lyon. I participate in productions with the Concert d'Astrée, the Choir of Namur, Accentus, the Opéra National de Lorraine, Choir de la Chapelle Harmonique. I am also on the lists of the Montpellier Opera, Concert Spirituel, Ensemble Correspondances and Radio France choir. I have just finished a production of Haydn's Die Schöpfung at the Opéra National de Lorraine last January-February, conducted by Marta Gardolinska (Guillaume Fauchère choir director), directed by Kevin Barz. I sang solo and in chorus the role of the Trojan woman in Campra's Idomenée in 2021 at the Lille Opera and the Berlin Staatsoper, staging of the fura dels baus, I also sang the solo of Campra's Requiem at the philharmonies of Luxembourg, Lille, Essen Cologne and Berlin with the Concert d'Astrée in 2019 directed by Emmanuelle Haïm. In 2019, I participated in the production of Les Indes Galantes by Rameau with the Namur Choir at the Opera Bastille, directed by Leonardo Garcia Alarcon and directed by Clement Cogitore. In 2022, I participated in numerous productions, notably with the Accentus choir in Beethoven's 9th symphony, the missa solemnis or even a polyphonic baroque project. In 2022 I participated in the production of Hulda by Cesar Franck with the Namur Choir at the Grand Manège de Namur, the Liège Philharmonic and the Théatre des Champs Elysées. My background as well as my skills in lyrical singing allow me to master my instrument well. I am a very curious and very patient person, and I like to find solutions to problems. Transmitting my passion to students wishing to discover or develop their voices, discover their artistic personality would be a great pleasure for me. If I can transmit this joy that I have from singing as well as my acquired knowledge, it would be a great exploration for them as for me.

As a lyrical singer I had the opportunity to perform at an international level but also to continue to teach my profession. My "teacher creed" In vocal pedagogy, I would say that I always find myself "face to face" with a new and unique instrument - the voice: each student is unique and that is why we must look for individual didactic and methodological tools. This means that I am able to lead a singing lesson in different ways so that I can find the vocal exercises or personalized and appropriate pieces of music to get the most out of each student. My vocal technique is based on breathing exercises, awareness of the whole body as an instrument, knowledge of the biological principles of breathing as well as the artistic meaning of breathing. My basic goals are: to maintain a feeling of high position while singing (singing with resonance), binding purely distinctive vowels (legato singing), developing the range of a voice step by step and balancing the vocal registers. While "building" the voice, I take the assessment and development of a student's personality seriously, which I think is undeniable in arts education. It also consists in knowing the appropriate repertoire according to the vocal development of each student.

The watchword is pleasure! We will take the time to find our way/voice. From body preparation to singing, vocalizations and breathing exercises, you will progress quickly. We can also see points of music theory and harmony in a little more depth if desired. The course of an hour of lessons: - 15 mins of body and vocal warm-up - 15 mins of rhythmic music theory/melodic music theory/harmony (if desired) - 30 mins of singing on backing track or I can accompany you on piano or guitar. Of course this is only a typical example. Above all, I will listen to you and we will work according to your desires and needs. My area of expertise is more current music (Pop/rock/Soul/French variety) but all styles are welcome! I hope to see you soon ! :)

The singing course is suitable for all levels, the goal is to offer a first step towards more professional singing, by learning to put power in your voice while preserving it, understanding the important mechanisms to adopt to sing well, all in a good mood and with pleasure. Singing is a very particular instrument that needs to be explained when it is practiced to better understand and grasp it. No matter what your goals are, you will be welcome in this course.

I am a professional vocalist with a lot of experience on stage (musicals, concerts, cabaret and music hall) and as a teacher. Graduated as Vocational Instructor in Italy and France at the School of Richard Cross as a vocal coach with a particular attention to the vocal technique, to the proper breathing of the singer but also to the interpretation and the good posture. my method is to advance students with awareness by giving tools and solutions very different and personalized but especially with patience, gentleness and a smile to discover and overcome oneself. This is also why youngsters and beginners are welcome.

Hello and welcome ! My name is Charlotte, I am a singing teacher and professional opera singer. I graduated from the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris at the highest level with honours and I have a Masters in Opera Singing from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London, where I have won several prizes. I am the recipient of a prestigious scholarship from the Malvina and Denise Menda Foundation of the Fondation de France. I also have a BA in Art History from the University of Cambridge and an MA in Art History from the Courtauld Institute. I teach the principles of vocal technique that form the basis of all singing styles: finding an ideal posture and alignment of the body and the air column and eliminating unnecessary tension; optimizing breathing and support (singing with the whole body); beauty and homogeneity of the voice in all registers (homogeneity especially in lyrical singing); clear and precise articulation in all languages. Of course, these bases adapt differently depending on the styles and offer keys to freeing the voice, and not to restricting the singer! My teaching is holistic and I take into account the whole person with great sensitivity. The voice is at the center of the body and mind, and singing unifies the two. I deeply believe in the well-being that singing brings and its power to release. My life as an artist began as a classical dancer (I was a dancer in the young dancers program at the Royal Opera House, London) and this taught me a good awareness of my body and how to transmit it to others. Singing is mastered by listening to one's body. I also practice meditation and yoga at a high level and I transmit these techniques of connection to the body and breath, and the state of relaxation that they bring. In my teaching, accuracy, solfege and precision are very important. I was first a violinist and I was a member of one of the prestigious choirs of the University of Cambridge during my degree. So I have a good ear that developed further during these trainings. Singing is above all communication and my mission is to allow everyone to express their authentic and unique voice. I am passionate about theater and the art of communicating our sincere emotions and those of the characters we play. Vocal technique gives us the means, but it is the connection to oneself and to the meaning of the music and the text that allows us to express ourselves fully and sincerely. It is a work that fascinates me as much as that of vocal technique. All the more so, the connection to emotion broadens the palette of colors of the voice, without which we can only produce beautiful sound. My classes usually last an hour. Typically, I start my classes with breathing exercises and body observation. We continue with warm-ups and vocalizations to work on technique. Then we work on the repertoire of your choice. I can also advise you on the repertoire of all styles. Looking forward to reading from you and working together!

Passionate about music offers an initiation or a deepening in music (music theory, piano or singing). My goal is to be as attentive as possible to your expectations and I will be quite capable of adapting. Practicing the piano since the age of 6, I acquired a very good level of music theory and subsequently found fun methods for this learning which may seem boring but which remains necessary. The goal is to help with motivation and confidence! . Learning music theory can be for all instruments. Indeed, I know the three types of keys (G, F, and C) depending on the instrument. I am also a member of a musical comedy troupe with which we put on 8 shows with live music. So I also have a great experience in singing and piano in front of an audience. I also passed the Music option of the baccalaureate and could therefore also teach you the techniques of comparative listening or instruct you on a work or a genre of music that interests you. Feel free to contact me for more information !

Singing lessons: Vocal technique & interpretation. For who ? How to orient yourself in relation to your desire to sing? For all of you who want to sing, learn, improve, discover your voice and its possibilities. For fun, to improve your skills & improve your level. To prepare a particular service, a surprise, a contest, an audition or an examination? To have an impartial and professional opinion on your approach to singing and managing your voice. To overcome your worries with your voice: - Discomfort, aphonia, fear of speaking, lack of power, shortness of breath, hoarse or thin voice, hoarseness ... To improve the "life" of your professional instrument: Lawyer, Doctors, Speakers, School teacher, Therapist ... How? The singing lessons allow you to discover your voice and to go to the end of your possibilities. So, we discover a little, a lot ... Through various vocal exercises, you will learn how to manage your natural resources, to dominate your voice, to work it entirely, to dose the power, to manage the nuances .... To understand the various stages of learning, we can define 3 major steps that are 3 different but complementary aspects of vocal learning ... and as many small (!): 1 / PURE VOICE TECHNIQUE How to learn to tame your voice and the effects on the voice (annoyances, anxieties, stress, jitters, fear panic, anger, fear, lack of self-confidence etc ...), master nuances & power, manage the effects of stress & anxiety on the voice ... The part of pure vocal technique, consisting of various vocal excercises called vocalises and adapted to the level of the student but also to his vocal typology, essential to any future evolution and for any singer is the "vocal skeleton". 2 / APPLICATION OF THE VOICE TECHNIQUE IN THE DIRECTORY Here in this step, the direct application of the learning of the pure technique that we have done with vocalizations and other vocal exercises as specified above. We work for (the technical part and the learning of the pieces where we have to refix the points of reference clearly) to make a link between the two thus allowing a playful and concrete evolution in the song by the practice of the repertoire that we like ! 3 / INTERPRETATION & STYLISTIC & VOICE PLACEMENT OF THE DIRECTORY At this stage, the finishing is done, although the deep work is only beginning and it is here that several parameters are introduced to get there: The vocal technique, the musical setting up (by solfegic knowledge then placement with piano accompaniment etc ...), the postural management & gestures of the singer in order to stem the "parasites" and the precise research of style and how to stick to the best! An exciting part that crowns & rewards, even if it's still a disciplined and structured job, the efforts provided before ... I offer you INDIVIDUAL singing lessons totally personalized, adapted to your needs and your objectives, fun but serious, productive & progressive to ensure also a listening of the singer, his aspirations & ambitions that he can feed and improve the choices artistic, while setting a compulsory labor discipline to any desire for progress and success. Worked directory: LYRIC SINGING (Opera, Operetta, Comic Opera), French & International VARIETIES, JAZZ, GOSPEL, RN & B, MUSICAL COMEDIES, SACRED & PROFAN SONGS, French MELODIES / LIEDS .... I can also propose to the singers / his confirmed to pro, a particular & personalized preparation of their repertoire, setting up musical & vocal (with piano accompaniment), choice of the pieces, work of gesture, control of the posture and intensive preparation for: COMPETITIONS, EXAMS, CASTINGS, AUDITIONS, ROLES TO SET UP ... TO HAVE AN ANSWER AND CONCRETE WORK ON SOME OF THESE QUESTIONS OR THESE "STATES", AND MANY OTHER THINGS, DO NOT HESITATE ANY LONGER!

singing - Basics of vocal art (breath management, articulation and projection); - Discovery of the vocal possibilities particular to each individual; - Technical work concerning the creation of a powerful, flexible and healthy voice; - Learning the correct pronunciation of several languages ​​(English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, etc.); - Deep analysis of the interpretations of great singer (s); Solfège (musical training and composition) - Development of the relative ear: recognition of intervals, chords (major, minor, diminished, augmented), rhythms and measures; - Solfeggio: tonal, modal and atonal;

Through the work of a piece and exercises, the singer develops his technique and his sense of interpretation. Certified in lyrical singing and a student in Musical Comedy, I combine body work with the technical work of music. The course adapts to the needs of the student (competition, exam, hobby, etc.) and takes place in a good mood and trust.

Singing lessons allow you to work on vocal technique: posture, breathing and breathing, evolution of sound, vocal support, articulation, interpretation... There is therefore a theoretical phase, and a practical phase by learning these techniques on a given repertoire. WORKING AXES : Be able to better understand the voice and vocal intentions to: Fully master the vocal tool Avoid any type of vocal forcing Knowing how to use them for artistic purposes (interpretation) Knowing and understanding vocal effects All levels - Beginner wanting to discover his voice - Amateur having - Professional needing support in his artistic project. Any musical repertoire Current Amplified Music, song, French and international varieties, jazz, amplified music (pop/rock...), musical comedy...

Singer Pedagogue Multi-instrumentalist, I propose a work of optimization of the vocal gestures of the singer through the implementation of the Accord: "Breath-Phonation-Resonances". From identification to mastery of voice commands, I support you in discovering or perfecting the tools that make up the sound palette of the modern singer, among others: Hard and Soft Mix, Belting, Breaks, Twang and Ruffled, Saturated Textures.

For me, each student is different and deserves a personalized approach. I try above all to put him in confidence so that he progresses serenely and in the pleasure of learning and seeks a language and a mode of operation which corresponds to him. I always start my lessons with a little warm-up before doing technical and musical work on the songs. After a few sessions we establish with the student a "plan of attack" defining the short, medium and long term objectives. More interested in pop than lyric? Not a problem ! I put my knowledge of vocal technique at the service of all styles to help you progress while keeping your voice safe.