Singing lessons near me in Sacramento, CA

Daniela Reyes Villa coached Maria Chapot on techniques aimed at reducing vocal tension and raspiness in her singing. The lesson specifically focused on breath control, proper vowel sounds, and connecting to her speaking voice, with Sia's "Unstoppable" serving as their practice song. They opted to skip the bridge section of the song due to its inherent difficulty. For her practice, Maria was assigned to work on the song while maintaining a relaxed vocal approach, and their future lessons were rescheduled to Fridays at 11:30.

Nichelle Bernard coached Nedd Stewart on vocal techniques for the song "Glacier," emphasizing breath control, tone, and emotional delivery. Nedd diligently practiced exercises to improve his breath support and resonance, and worked on dynamics to enhance his overall performance. Their next lesson is scheduled to unpack the chorus of the song, specifically addressing pitch and breath control challenges.

Mia Taylor coached Melissa Hughes on vocal and performance techniques, including breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups, and emotional interpretation of a poem by John Cooper Clarke (made into a song by the Arctic Monkeys). They focused on breath control, posture, vocal delivery, and physical expression to enhance communication and performance. Mia emphasizes connecting with the audience and conveying believability. Melissa shows improvement, and they schedule a follow-up session to review a reading.

Nicole worked with Juliette on her singing, focusing on "Part of Your World" and briefly touching on "Beautiful Little Fool." Juliette received feedback on melody, rhythm, breathing, and vowel pronunciation. Nicole assigned "When He Sees Me" for the next lesson and will send a lyric sheet with breath marks; the next session is scheduled for July 27th.

Ani is giving Regan music lessons (bass and voice) focusing on technique, performance preparation, and vocal health. She advises breaking down complex parts, practicing frequently, and incorporating physical movement. Vocal exercises include humming, "ho ho ho" diaphragmatic breathing, and vowel sounds ("La," "Le," "Lu") to improve pitch control, breath support, and vocal solidity. Ani also emphasizes the importance of energy, relaxation, and grounding oneself during performance. The lessons also cover scheduling and Ani's musical background.

Vocal coach Megan Wilde worked with Lena Arzu on developing her belting technique, focusing on musical theater songs. Lena practiced vocal warm-ups and sang "When Will My Life Begin," receiving feedback on head voice transitions and vocal placement. Megan assigned "My Heart Will Go On" as a practice song, recommending a karaoke track with a lowered key to facilitate comfortable belting practice.