Daniela Villa
Blend classical training with other vocal styles for lessons that focus on expressive techniques
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Singing lessons - Daniela Villa
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
Daniela - Get to know your vocal coach
As an experienced music tutor, I'm Daniela Villa, specializing in piano and singing with a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts. My approach to teaching music is centered around creating a nurturing space where students can explore their talents freely. I believe in customizing lessons to match each student's learning style and objectives. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned musician, I'm dedicated to helping you progress and achieve your musical aspirations. To keep lessons engaging, I employ various methods like interactive exercises, creative tasks, and performance opportunities. This ensures a well-rounded learning experience that caters to diverse learning preferences. Join me on this musical journey, and together, we can transform music education into an enjoyable and rewarding adventure!
Singing lessons highlights
In my role as a versatile Singing tutor, I adopt a personalized and engaging teaching approach to cater to students of all levels. My methodology focuses on flexibility, expression, and patience, ensuring a rhythmic and timely learning experience. By offering lessons in Classical, Jazz, Rock, and various other singing styles, I utilize a range of tech tools such as DAWs, digital sheet music databases, and vocal pitch training apps to enhance the learning process both online and offline. With a curriculum aligned with international standards like IB, AP, and others, I mentor a diverse audience of 50+ students, including kids, beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced singers. By integrating interactive tools like karaoke apps and metronomes, I empower students to develop their vocal skills and musical understanding effectively. My goal is to instill confidence in each student, helping them unleash their full singing potential across various genres and levels.
Daniela graduated from Vocology center
Your vocal coach specialities
Improvisation & Composition
Sight Singing
Singing
Music production & recording
Rhythm & Beat
Music Performance Techniques
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Singing concept taught by Daniela
The session focused on improving vocal cord connection and blending chest and head voices. The Student practiced exercises to eliminate droppiness in the lower register and to balance the sound when transitioning between vocal registers, as well as worked on a song, focusing on connection and intention, and was assigned to review the song completely, paying attention to the chest voice.
Constructing Vocal Lines
Importance of Intention and Chord Connection
Avoiding Facial Expressions That Indicate Uncertainty
Vocal Fry and Chord Connection
Finding the Right Vocal Placement
Lower Note Droppiness and Chest Voice Engagement
The Student and Tutor worked on vowel placement and reducing tension while singing, using exercises to improve consistency and comfort across different ranges. The Student's hearing was tested using melodic drawing exercises. The Student is to practice the first verse of "White Flag," focusing on dynamics and vowel placement for the next session.
Memory and Repetition in Singing
Dynamics and Vocal Placement
Hearing and Melody Recognition
Tongue Placement and Vowel Modification
Force and Breath Control
The session focused on improving the Student's singing accuracy, specifically intonation and starting notes in the song "Up on the Housetop." The Student practiced exercises to improve note recognition and connections between phrases. The Tutor assigned homework involving repeated singing of song lines and a melody-drawing exercise to reinforce correct note placement.
Pitch Reference and Accuracy
Melodic Contour Drawing
The Impact of Accompaniment on Vocal Accuracy
Phrase Connection Exercise
The session focused on improving the student's singing technique, specifically addressing nasality, pitch issues on descending notes, and vowel inconsistencies. The student analyzed MRI videos of the vocal tract, practiced exercises to control airflow and vocal support, and applied these techniques to a song. The student will continue to work on descending notes, vowel consistency, and incorporate exercises into their practice routine.
Singing Forward vs. Nasality
Velum (Soft Palate) Function
Tongue Position and Vocal Style
Vocal Cord Tension and Relaxation
Descending Notes and Body Tension
Vowel Consistency
Melismas and Clarity
The session covered piano scales (C, G, and D major), articulation exercises (legato and staccato), and introduced a more complex version of "Jingle Bells". The Student worked on finger placement, counting techniques, and chord transitions. The homework is to practice the E major scale and work on the connection sections of the "Jingle Bells" song.
Strategic Sectional Practice
Chordal Tension and Release
Visual and Auditory Piano Mapping
Articulation: Legato vs. Staccato
Scales and Finger Numbering
Hand Position and Efficient Movement
The student practiced ear training by listening to melodies and attempting to notate them. The Tutor provided feedback and identified areas for improvement, specifically with recognizing small intervals. The plan is to incorporate more music theory and reference songs in future lessons, and to continue practicing with new melodies.
Aural Skills: Pitch Direction
Melodic Dictation
Error Analysis and Correction
Application of Theory to Practice
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for advanced
ADHD
Singing for beginners
Home schooled
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
Singing for intermediate
Learning Disabilities
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Blues Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Vocal pitch training apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
DAWs
Vocal tuner apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
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