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NICHELLE taught about 1 month ago
The session focused on vocal technique, specifically breathing exercises, scales, and agility. The student worked on breath control and diaphragmatic engagement and worked on pitch and timing. The student will receive voice notes of exercises to practice.
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises
Lip Trills
Octave Swings (Hung)
Agility Exercises
Forward Placement
Utilizing a Metronome for Timing
Michael taught Irfan 4 months ago
Michael Borosky provided a voice lesson to a Harvard University student, focusing on breath control techniques, vocal exercises such as lip trills and straw breathing, and addressing voice cracking issues. They worked on applying these techniques to singing "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Can't Fight This Feeling." The next lesson was rescheduled for Friday, with a follow-up message to confirm the exact time.
Breath Control
Lip Trills (Motorcycle Exercise)
Vocal Range and Breaks
Vowel Formation
Importance of Recording Lessons
Singing Softly
Madeline taught Letitia 4 months ago
Maddie Malo coached Letitia Camire on vocal techniques, including breath control, power projection, and emotional connection to songs like "Tummy Hurts" and "Snow Angel." Letitia worked on exercises to avoid flipping into head voice and to add intention to her runs. They discussed preparing an audition song for "Into the Woods," and Maddie assigned practicing "Snow Angel" in a lower key.
Building Intensity
Key Changes
Emotional Connection
Runs and Embellishments
Power and Confidence
Vocal Warm-ups
Breath Control
Eric taught Greg 5 months ago
Eric Lewis coached Greg Newton on vocal exercises to improve his ability to hold notes and transition between chest and head voice, focusing on the song "Moon Dance." They identified Greg's tendency to slide off notes and practiced techniques to maintain tonal accuracy and breath control. They also addressed a scheduling issue with the tutoring app.
Holding Notes
Perfect Fourth Jump
Chest vs. Head Voice
Quantifying Music
Cruning and Belting
Victoria taught Brendan 5 months ago
Viktoriia Frisher led Brendan Wright through vocal exercises focusing on note accuracy, breath control, and vibrato techniques. They practiced scales and applied these techniques to the song 'Summertime,' analyzing different interpretations. Brendan was assigned to continue practicing notes and vibrato, with a new song planned for their next session on June 30th.
Breath Control
Adapting Melodies
Musicality and Emotion
Vibrato
Note Accuracy
NICHELLE taught Jayvion 6 months ago
Nichelle provided Jayvion with vocal training, concentrating on breath control, resonance, and expanding his vocal range. They practiced diaphragmatic breathing, lip trills, and vowel sounds, and worked on the song "Can We Talk" by Tevin Campbell, focusing on pronunciation and emotional connection. Nichelle assigned warm-ups for Jayvion to practice.
Breath Control
Resonance
Vocal Warm-ups
Pitch Matching
Tone Quality
Vocal Registers
Diction
Breath Support
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Springfield's Vibrant Scene for Singers and Vocal Performance
Lincoln-era vocal traditions shape Springfield's singing heritage.
Springfield's vocal music heritage dates back to 1834-1861, when singers performed in over 300 entertainments across 22+ venues during Lincoln's residency. Lincoln himself cherished vocal performances, particularly the songs "Twenty Years Ago" and "Home Sweet Home," finding solace in parlour singing at venues like the Edwards Place. The Metropolitan Hall, opened in 1856 with 1,200 seats for vocalists and musicians, was Illinois' largest singing venue of its time. This historical foundation established Springfield as a hub for singers that continues attracting vocal talent today.
Free concerts enrich vocal arts accessibility.
The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series offers free Thursday night concerts at Y Block, featuring diverse vocalists from jazz singers to Caribbean vocal performers. The Illinois Symphony Orchestra accompanies guest singers in free outdoor vocal performances, including "Pops in the Park" concerts at Douglas Park, creating accessible singing experiences for community members interested in vocal arts.
Community choirs welcome singers across all vocal ranges.
The Springfield Choral Society, established in 1971, creates "community through vocal harmony" with choral director Jacobsen Woollen leading singers through a Renaissance to contemporary vocal repertoire. Their innovative "Sing by Heart" program serves vocalists with dementia and their caregivers through therapeutic singing sessions. Additional singing opportunities include church choirs at Blessed Sacrament Parish (vocal ensembles) and Central Christian Church (traditional choir singing), plus the professional Spero Chamber Chorale for advanced vocalists seeking challenging choral performances.
Illinois State Fair showcases vocal talent statewide.
The 2025 Illinois State Fair (August 7-17) features extensive platforms for singers, from free Grand Central Stage vocal performances to Grandstand concerts with renowned vocalists like Sheryl Crow. The fair offers 165+ hours of free entertainment featuring singers across numerous stages, including vocal competitions, singing talent showcases, and choir performances that attract vocalists from throughout Illinois.
Climate considerations for vocal health in Springfield
Springfield's humid continental climate presents unique considerations for singers maintaining optimal vocal health. Winter temperatures (21°F-86°F range) require vocalists to combat dry indoor air affecting singing voice quality through increased hydration and humidification. Summer's 84% humidity creates favourable conditions for vocal cord flexibility, benefiting singers during outdoor performances. Local vocalists adapt their singing routines by maintaining 45-55% humidity in vocal practice spaces and increasing fluid intake to protect their singing voices during dry periods.
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