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Trusted teacher: What is singing? If I were to summarize it in three simple words, I’d say it’s “a melodic exhale”. We take in a relaxed breath and then vocalize as we exhale, much like we do when speaking. We may vary the pitch, loudness, endurance, or timbre of our words, but we’re always making sound on the out-breath. That’s it. It’s not as complicated as people think. It’s not a case of “you either have it or you don’t”. If you can breathe, hear, and talk—you can sing! And guess what? Just like any other physical skill, the only thing that separates a beginner from a virtuoso are the number and quality of your “reps”, or repetitions. This is why people hire coaches: to train under the guidance of a professional and to get from Point A to Point B faster and more easily. So what’s Point B? Well, it depends on your level of experience. · If you’re only just getting started, it might mean learning to manage your breath and match pitch. It might mean developing an awareness of how your voice feels inside your body at different points in your vocal range. It might mean building confidence. · If you’re an experienced singer, but struggle with certain stylistic elements, it could mean learning to belt high notes consistently and safely. Or connecting more authentically with the emotion in a song and really making it your own. · If you’re a touring professional, it could involve acquiring strategies to care for your voice even under the demands of frequent back-to-back gigs. The needs of a singer change throughout the artistic journey and I would love to guide you through all these transitions! ***** BIO: My name is Luca. I’m a Croatian-Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist, currently writing and recording my debut album. For over a decade now, I’ve studied both classical and contemporary voice and honed my craft in the folk, jazz, pop, and world music genres. I’ve performed in a variety of languages and on stages in Canada and Europe. Over the past couple of years, I’ve also studied vocal pedagogy so that I can help others reconnect with their voice. I started my teaching practice as a coach in October 2023. Here are some reviews from my students showing the ways in which I've helped them: ***** LESSON BREAKDOWN: Singing lessons last an hour, which is roughly divided into the following: · Bodywork for tension release, e.g. physical stretches (10-15mins) · Vocal warmups, e.g. lip and tongue trills on various ascending and descending scales (20-30mins) · Repertoire chosen by you (20-30mins) This structure acts as a general guideline only, which may vary depending on individual needs. Usually beginner singers will need to spend more time on basic technique at first before being able to tackle repertoire for half an hour. Experienced singers will typically spend more time on repertoire, but might need guidance on vocal stamina when touring or mastering advanced techniques like mix, belt, and twang. Sometimes I might have to step outside of the lesson plan to explain an anatomical concept or address an issue such as performance anxiety. So there’s plenty of flexibility built into the sessions too. Repertoire you choose can be performed in a variety of languages, including English, Croatian / Serbian / Bosnian, French, Spanish, Italian, or German. I speak most of these languages either fluently or conversationally, and I have sung repertoire in all of them. So I’m comfortable working with them. In terms of musical accompaniment, my students often use backing tracks found on YouTube. If that is not available, I can arrange a simple accompaniment on guitar. Singers who are musicians may likewise choose to accompany themselves on their instrument. If a singer does not play an instrument but is interested in pursuing that, I can offer some guidance on beginner to intermediate guitar or basic piano. For those interested in artist development, I also coach beginner to advanced songwriting strategies, with a specialty in lyrics. Lastly, singing can feel a little vulnerable sometimes. Though I am not a therapist, I am a trauma-informed practitioner and can provide a safe space for you to express any emotions or thought patterns that might pop up during lessons. If something appears in session that I am not qualified to address, I'm happy to refer you to the appropriate medical or therapeutic practitioner. And that's it! Please let me know if you have any questions. I would be happy to answer them. Looking forward to working with you!
Singing · Voice (music) · Jazz music
Trusted teacher: Unlock Your Vocal Potential! Are you ready to unleash your inner rockstar, pop sensation or soulful singer? Look no further! As a passionate and experienced vocalist and performer myself, I am here to help you develop your unique sound and style. Contemporary Vocal Styles: From pop, rock, and R&B to indie, folk and more - I will guide you through the techniques needed to master your favourite genres. Vocal and Music Theory: Get a solid foundation in vocal- and music theory and learn how to apply it to your singing. We will explore concepts like chord progressions, rhythm, and melody writing and different vocal techniques. Ear Training: Develop your listening skills and learn to recognize intervals, chord progressions and melodies. This will help you improvise like a pro and become a more confident vocalist and songwriter! Performance and Improvising: Learn how to command the stage and connect with your audience. We will work on stage presence, confidence-building and creative spontaneity. Songwriting and Arrangement techniques: If you are interested in writing your own songs, I will help you develop your skills and craft a song that represents you. Discover how to craft your own harmonies and create unique arrangements of your own, or your favourite songs to showcase your talent! As your dedicated tutor, I will provide personalized lessons tailored to your goals, style and learning style to help you become the best singer you can be - confident, expressive and authentic. Ready to take the leap? Book your first lesson today and let's get started on this exciting journey together!
Singing · Voice (music) · Music theory
Trusted teacher: Hi, my name is Juncai, and I'm very happy that you clicked my profile among all those excellent professionals, I appreciate that!! In this course , you will learn from me: 1. The vocal technique that I've learned from my teacher. 2. The correct concept of singing. 3. A systematic self-learning process on music learning. 4. How to give yourself feedback efficently. 5. How to interprete different music styles. Not-So-Fun facts about learning singing: 1. You should efficiently practice singing EVERYDAY! (If not, at least 5 times a week.) 2. It really really takes time, so please be patient and kind to yourself. 3. All Songs/Arias/Recits consist of multipule components, you need to dedicate yourself to each part of the component separatly, no short cuts and no cheating. 4. Singing lesson can be very abstract and vary a lot on each individual, it is super common to feel that you get lost, when you feel that way, don't be afraid to talk it out and we can find solution together. Fun facts about learning singing: 1. IT'S FUN TO SING!! 2. You got the chance to explore more music. 3. You can proudlly title yourself as SINGER ! ; ) 4. It's actully a cardio workout, so it's good for health. 5. A boost for your charisma. 6. And so on and so on, I believe you can find more answers .... In the end, have faith and believe in yourself in the learning process! Find what suits the best for yourself, music is very personal and intimate, there's not a single person in the world can sound as beautiful as you, so let's embrace your unique voice and let it shine!!
Voice (music) · Singing · Opera
Trusted teacher: My name is Rayna – a Bulgarian Vocal performer and educator of Singing, Piano and Music theory. I began singing at a very young age drove by my father. I graduated in folk singing at the renowned music school in Varna, Bulgaria – “Dobri Hristov”. Then I continued my studies at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, majoring in “Music Pedagogy”. In folk singing, I was in the class of one of the best and famous Bulgarian folk singers – Svetla Karadjova. In parallel with my studies at Sofia University, I attended classes in Pop and Jazz singing and significantly developed my talent in this direction. I repeatedly attended the Master classes and Private classes for vocal and jazz improvisation of Christiane Karam, a lecturer at one of the best music Universities in the world – Berklee College of Music. In 2023 I earned a Master's degree in Pop and Jazz Vocal Performance at New Bulgarian University, majoring in in the class of Senior Asst. Prof. Nelly Marinkova. In jazz and pop improvisation, I was in the class of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Angel Zaberski. My brother Zhivko Vasilev and I created “Outhentic Band” in 2012, where we both blend Bulgarian folklore with jazz, funk, pop, flamenco and etc. We released our debute album “YesToday” in 2016 and our second album “Transparent” in 2019. I was part of: • Bulgarian Choir „Cosmic Voices“, conducted by Vanya Moneva, who has been rewarded with many prestigious awards from around the world • Тhe Bulgarian band – Banda DelPadre, where we combined Bulgarian folk music with Spanish music • Bulgarian Vocal group Avigeya and Ivan Shopov, where we mixed Bulgarian folk music with Electronic music In 2019 I took part in the album of the Australian jazz pianist David Dower – “There is no stars” and in 2022 in his second album – “Mravka”. I have participated in various Bulgarian and international forums and festivals around the world. Some of them include: Ethno Flanders (Belgium), Ethno Sweden (Sweden), 12th edition of the European Night of Museums 2016 (Sliven, Bulgaria), Glastonbury Festival 2017 (England), Jazz Forum Stara Zagora (Bulgaria), GuitArt Festival 2018 (Bulgaria) and 2019, World Fest Plovdiv 2019 (Bulgaria), Cairo Jazz Festival (2024), etc. I have collaborated with many amazing musicians from all around the world such as : Ryan Leslie, Max Moya, Juan Garcia-Herreros, Roberto Quintero, Milcho Leviev, Stoyan Yankoulov, Georgi Andreev, Dessy Dobreva, Ventsislav Blagoev, Theodosii Spassov, Ivan Shopov, Christiane Karam, David Dower, etc. Thanks to all this experience, now I am able to sing different musical styles and also experiment with the sound of the Bulgarian folk singing. I learned how to create and use much more beautiful nuances of my voice and last but not least I learned how to sing healthy and keep the qualities of my voice in future. I offer singing lessons for beginners, intermediate, and advanced of all ages in Bulgarian Folk Singing & Pop and Jazz Singing. I also offer lessons for beginners and intermediate of all ages in Piano. The class is taught in English / Bulgarian
Voice (music) · Singing · Piano
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