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Krissan taught 1 day ago
The session focused on vocal exercises and applying them to a song the Student is working on. The Student practiced warm-ups focusing on larynx control and body engagement. They then applied these techniques to singing her song, "Oceans," focusing on interpretation and dynamics.
Laryngeal Awareness and Control
Diaphragmatic Engagement and Body Connection
Tailbone Movement for High Notes
Vocal Registers and Blending
Dynamics and Interpretation
Attila taught 9 days ago
The Tutor guided the student in improving their singing by focusing on breath control, legato phrasing, and emotional expression in their song interpretations. The student practiced applying these techniques to two different songs and began working on vocal exercises to improve their pitch and intonation. The student was assigned homework to practice creating and recording simple melodies to improve pitch recognition and memory.
Breath Technique and Diaphragm Use
Vocal Connection and Legato
Emotional Connection to the Song
Creating Atmosphere Through Singing
Pitch Recognition and Intonation
Importance of Memory in Music
Jessica taught 22 days ago
The student engaged in vocal exercises and worked on two songs, "Love is an Open Door" and "For the First Time in Forever." The session focused on improving vocal technique, note accuracy, and pronunciation. The student will review the rushed sections of "Love is an Open Door" for the next session.
Vocal Placement: Diction ('Door' vs 'Duh')
Song Performance: Breath Control & Pauses
Vocal Placement: Head Voice
Vocal Warm-ups: Yawning Technique
Vocal Warm-ups: 'Noah' Exercise
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills
Alex taught about 1 month ago
The session focused on refining the student's presentation skills, specifically on phrasing, volume control, and handling unexpected errors. The student practiced a presentation, and the tutor provided feedback on improving engagement and clarity. They discussed strategies for spontaneous speech and planned for a possible follow-up session before the actual presentation.
Dynamic Speaking & Inflection
Volume Control for Emphasis
Phrasing for Clarity and Impact
Handling Mistakes Professionally
Diction and Phrasing Interplay
Audience Engagement and Awareness
Krissan taught about 2 months ago
The session centered on improving the Student's vocal technique, including lingual position, breathing, and chord closure. The Student practiced applying these techniques to a song, focusing on breath control and phrasing. The Tutor assigned practice exercises for chord closure and encouraged the Student to focus on diaphragmatic breathing.
Lingual Position and Laryngeal Tilt
Differentiating Glottal vs Mouth Placement for Sound
Phrasing and Breath Marks
Vocal Cord Closure and Tone Quality
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Breath Support
Jaw Position and Resonance
Sage taught about 2 months ago
The student focused on vocal techniques to improve breath control, resonance, and reduce breathiness in their singing. They practiced exercises for diaphragmatic breathing, resonance, and tongue placement. The session concluded with the student applying these techniques to a song and incorporating the straw exercise into their daily routine.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Reset
Resonance and the 'M' Sound
Major Scale Recognition
Glottal Stop & Breath Control
Jaw and Tongue Relaxation
Mask Work (HUNG)
Straw Exercise (Water Bubbles)
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Singing lessons in Calgary helping students find their voice and confidence
When Emma first moved to Calgary, she carried her love for singing quietly. She had grown up performing for family but froze whenever asked to sing in public. At Western Canada High School, she joined the choir only to hide her nerves among stronger voices. Like many Calgary students, she had passion but not direction. That changed when she began structured vocal training where technique and confidence grew together.
Finding her rhythm
Emma started by focusing on the fundamentals: posture, breathing, and vowel shaping. At first, she struggled to control her breath and often ran out of air mid-song. Regular practice using the music rooms at the Calgary Public Library helped her strengthen timing and stamina. Her tutor introduced gentle scales and simple songs to build consistency. Within a few weeks, Emma’s tone grew clearer, and her confidence began to follow.
Learning from the city’s music scene
Calgary’s arts culture soon became part of her growth. Her tutor encouraged her to explore live performances across the city, such as open mic evenings at The Blues Can in Inglewood and community shows at the National Music Centre. Observing other singers helped her understand how live performance feels, spontaneous yet controlled. She realized that strong preparation creates freedom to improvise. The experience also showed her that every singer’s voice is unique and shaped by honest practice rather than imitation.
Overcoming stage anxiety
When Emma decided to perform at a recital hosted by the Mount Royal University Conservatory, she almost backed out. Her tutor guided her through breathing drills and visualization to help manage nerves. She practiced walking on stage, standing still, and smiling before singing. Emma performed a soft rendition of “Fields of Gold.” Her voice trembled at first but steadied by the final verse. That moment turned fear into motivation.
Building technical strength
As months passed, training shifted from emotional control to advanced technique. Tutors in Bridgeland and Kensington helped Emma refine vocal placement, resonance, and articulation. She began exploring different genres, from pop to light classical. Inspiration from events at the Jack Singer Concert Hall motivated her to experiment with tone projection and microphone control. Each adjustment brought more awareness, and her recordings began to show a richer, more confident sound.
Applying lessons beyond the classroom
Emma started sharing her music at community gatherings in Eau Claire and performing at coffee shops along Stephen Avenue. Her setlists mixed familiar covers with her own songs inspired by Calgary’s skyline and river trails. Singing in these spaces allowed her to connect with people and grow her confidence. Feedback from audiences and fellow musicians replaced the isolation she once felt while practicing alone. Through collaboration, she learned that timing, emotion, and communication turn music into storytelling.
Sharing knowledge and giving back
By the following year, Emma had become a volunteer assistant at a summer music camp in Ramsay. She helped younger children with breathing and rhythm, remembering how small encouragements once guided her own progress. Her tutor encouraged her to keep reflecting on her growth, so she continued journaling after each performance. Her notes showed not just technical improvement but personal change from hesitation to joy.
Today, Emma continues her regular practice to maintain technique and explore songwriting. She often visits the Studio Bell Learning Centre to record demos as she prepares for her first independent release. What began as a quiet wish turned into a lasting practice of discipline, patience, and creative expression.
Calgary’s singing tutors continue to shape stories like Emma’s every year. By pairing personalized technique with local opportunities, they help students grow both as performers and as people. In a city that celebrates music at every corner, from jazz festivals to community choirs, learners discover that every voice deserves to be heard and that confidence, like talent, is built through practice and belief.
