Aimee Casahuilca
Train with a Macquarie graduate skilled in multiple vocal genres, helping you find your sound
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Aimee Casahuilca
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Aimee - Get to know your vocal coach
As a seasoned music tutor, I'm Aimee Casahuilca, armed with a Bachelors degree in Music. With almost a year of experience, I specialize in teaching singing to students of all ages. My approach is all about creating a positive and interactive learning space where you can truly dive into your musical talents. I tailor my lessons to fit your unique learning style and objectives, ensuring each session is engaging and productive. Whether you're an adult honing your musical skills or a young student taking your first steps in singing, I'm here to guide you through every musical journey. From mastering breathing techniques to diving into music theory, performance, and even songwriting, each lesson is crafted to boost your confidence and enhance your musical abilities. Together, we'll explore ear training, harmony, melody, pitch, and more, delving into various singing styles like jazz, rock, movie, metal, and country. Let's unleash your inner musician and embark on a musical adventure that's both fulfilling and fun. Join me, and let's hit all the right notes together!
Meet Aimee
Aimee graduated from Macquarie
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
ASD
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Anxiety or Stress Disorders
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Singing for beginners
ADHD
Singing for kids
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Singing lessons highlights
As a Singing tutor specializing in Jazz, Rock, Movie, Metal, and Country genres, I cater to Adult, Advanced, Kids, and Beginner students. My teaching style is Expressive, Engaging, and Confidence-building, focusing on Pitch Perfection and Relaxation techniques. I use a range of tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, and vocal pitch training apps to enhance learning. I follow a tailored curriculum including Common Core State Standards (USA) and International Baccalaureate (IB) to ensure comprehensive skill development. With a personalized approach, I help students hone their vocal techniques, expression, and creativity. Each lesson focuses on practical exercises, performance, and genre-specific training to boost confidence and skills. Join me on a musical journey where you'll develop a strong foundation, expressiveness, and pitch accuracy, tailored to your unique learning needs and goals.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Metal Singing
Country Singing
Singing concepts taught by Aimee
The Tutor and Student reviewed diminished chords, their shapes, and their function as the seventh chord in major keys. They also explored chord progressions and scale degrees using the circle of fifths, and then applied these concepts to troubleshooting specific challenging transitions within the Student's R&B piece. For the next session, they plan to work on a Bossa Nova track to further practice chord voicings.
Diminished Chords: Shapes and Function
Circle of Fifths and Key Relationships
Harmonic Minor Scale
Chord Substitutions: Major and Minor
Practical Application: Song Transitions and Techniques
The tutor and student focused on foundational singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, vocal warm-ups like lip trills, and vowel pronunciation exercises ('Ah', 'Ee', 'Oh'). They practiced staccato and legato articulation, and the student performed a song excerpt for feedback, identifying areas for vocal development and breath control.
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills
Staccato and Legato Techniques
Vowel Articulation: 'A'
'E'
'O'
Diaphragmatic Breathing
The tutor and student focused on foundational singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, vowel articulation, and vocal exercises like lip trills and humming. The student practiced singing specific vowel sounds and rhythmic patterns, and also performed a song segment, receiving feedback on pitch, vocal health, and confidence.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills and Humming
Vowel Articulation and Resonance
Staccato and Legato Techniques
The tutor provided vocal coaching to the student, focusing on ear training and pitch accuracy through various singing exercises. They worked on identifying and correcting pitch errors, improving breath support, and developing vocal tone. The student was encouraged to practice a chosen song for the next session, incorporating exercises for pitch, breathing, and expression.
Pitch Accuracy and Ear Training
Vocal Resonance and Open Vowels
Staccato vs. Legato Phrasing
Vocal Range and Comfortable Register
The Tutor and Student reviewed advanced guitar techniques including "tapping" and applying arpeggios to soloing. They practiced various exercises, discussed modal playing, and set homework to memorize arpeggio positions and improvise with them. Future sessions will cover seventh chord theory.
Guitar Tapping Technique
Arpeggios for Soloing
Guitar Modes
Improving Guitar Speed and Timing
The student and tutor reviewed musical modes and their application to guitar playing, including identifying root notes and practicing scales. They also worked on improvisational techniques over backing tracks and tackled technical exercises involving arpeggios and rhythmic accuracy, with a plan to continue practicing these elements.
Arpeggio Practice and Fingerings
Understanding Musical Modes
Applying Modes in Improvisation
Technical Workout: Timing and Articulation
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
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