How 1-on-1 singing lessons helped Susan improve breath control and pitch accuracy

Susan had been practicing singing mostly on her own but often found it challenging to control her breath and coordinate belly movement while singing. 

She noticed her belly sometimes moved inconsistently, making it hard to maintain steady airflow and pitch accuracy. Feeling stuck, Susan decided to get expert help to build a strong foundation and improve her overall vocal control.

That’s when she started 1-on-1 lessons with Youdan Yang, a professional vocal coach from Wiingy. With Youdan’s patient guidance, Susan made noticeable progress in breath support, lip flutter control, and pitch stability. 

Here’s how 1-on-1 coaching helped her overcome her biggest challenges.

Why Susan started singing lessons

Susan had been trying to practice on her own but often struggled with breath management and pitch control. She told Youdan,

“I feel like my belly is moving in each time… instead of the belly going like this.”

She knew that understanding proper breathing mechanics and vocal technique was key to improving her singing. That’s why she sought a coach who could provide personalized feedback and step-by-step instruction.

If you’re trying to build healthy breath support and accurate pitch control, this guide from Wiingy’s vocal coaches may help you start strong: How to learn singing.

Real class insight: What Susan worked on with Youdan

Mastering breath control and belly movement

Youdan focused Susan’s lessons on proper breath support, helping her feel and engage her diaphragm and belly when singing. He introduced “dog breathing” exercises to develop consistent, controlled airflow. Susan shared,

“I like for me it’s tight or loose. I don’t have the medium speed. I guess I’d have to keep practicing.” Youdan encouraged relaxation and steady breath release to prevent tension and support clearer tone production.

Building lip flutter and pitch matching skills

Susan worked on controlling lip trills (lip fluttering) to warm up and find pitch more easily. She said,

“It’s like a bad tuba, but I couldn’t do it at all two weeks ago.” Youdan coached her to avoid pushing too much air and to hum before fluttering, helping her gradually coordinate lip movement with pitch.

Improving pitch accuracy and vocal registers

They practiced sustaining single notes with minimal throat tension and explored how to balance chest, nasal, mixed, and head voices. Youdan explained the need to push more air for higher notes, teaching Susan to engage her belly and keep her throat relaxed. 

Susan noticed, “I don’t feel anything here ever, but my stomach is trying harder on the super low notes.” Youdan introduced the concept of “mixed voice,” balancing thick and thin vocal qualities for smooth tone transitions.

Learning to recognize major and minor intervals

Youdan integrated music theory by playing major and minor third intervals, helping Susan distinguish the “bright and happy” major sound from the “sad and emotional” minor sound. 

Although new to terms like semitone and whole tone, Susan was eager to practice identifying these intervals and sing them correctly.

The outcome: Steady progress and growing confidence

Susan’s lessons gave her tools to breathe correctly, control pitch, and explore vocal registers healthily. With regular practice of warm-ups, breathing exercises, and interval recognition, she is building a solid foundation for more advanced singing.

She’s now more confident and aware of her breath and voice control, ready to tackle new songs with better technique and less strain.

What you can learn from Susan’s journey

• Breath control and posture are essential building blocks for healthy singing at any age.
• Tension release and body awareness improve vocal ease and tone quality.
• Vocal progress takes patience, regular practice, and mindful listening to your body.
• Personalized coaching accelerates skill development and addresses unique challenges.

If you’re an adult learner looking to return to singing or improve your vocal health, start your journey confidently with this helpful resource: How to learn singing as an adult.

Try 1-on-1 coaching with expert vocal tutors

If you struggle with breath control, pitch, or vocal technique, personalized lessons with coaches like Youdan Yang can make a big difference.

• Learn proper breathing and support techniques
• Build pitch accuracy and vocal register control
• Get real-time feedback tailored to your goals
• Develop confidence and enjoy singing more

Book your free trial lesson today on Wiingy!

Meet the tutor – Youdan Yang

Youdan Yang is a patient and knowledgeable vocal coach specializing in breath control, pitch training, and vocal health. He helps students develop relaxed technique and confident singing, adapting lessons to individual needs.

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Footnote: Student’s name has been changed for privacy.