Eric Lewis
Gain confidence in your technique through voice lessons that support growth in tone, control, and energy
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Eric Lewis
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Eric - Get to know your vocal coach
As a seasoned music mentor with over a decade of experience, I'm Eric Lewis, here to take you on a musical journey like no other. With a Diploma in Music Education and expertise in various singing styles like Classical, Pop, Jazz, Rock, and more, I specialize in nurturing your vocal talents. My approach to teaching singing goes beyond just hitting the right notes; I focus on ear training, harmony, melody, rhythm, and performance techniques. Whether you're a novice or an advanced vocalist, I tailor lessons to suit your skill level and goals, ensuring a personalized learning experience. From kids to adults, I cater to all levels of singers, including those with special needs. With a passion for unlocking your full vocal potential, I create a supportive and empowering environment where you can explore, grow, and excel in your singing abilities. Join me in discovering the joy and fulfillment that music brings. Let's harmonize, learn, and create beautiful melodies together. Together, let's hit all the right notes and unlock the singer within you!
Eric graduated from Aria of Music Academy
Meet Eric
Singing lessons highlights
With over a decade of experience as a vocal tutor, I specialize in nurturing students' singing abilities across various genres like classical, pop, jazz, and more. My teaching style focuses on motivation, confidence-building, and honing essential skills like breathing control, rhythm, and harmony. I craft personalized lesson plans tailored to each student's level and aspirations, utilizing a range of tech tools from DAWs to vocal pitch training apps. By incorporating digital sheet music databases and karaoke apps, I make learning engaging and interactive both online and offline. I cater to a diverse audience of 200+ students, including kids, beginners, intermediate, and advanced singers. Whether following A-Levels, AP programs, or other curricula, my goal is to instill a love for singing while honing technical proficiency. Join me in a supportive environment where your vocal journey will flourish, no matter your starting point. Let's harmonize your passion with skill!
Your vocal coach specialities
Music theory
Music History
Music Technology
Scales and Modes
Melody & Pitch
Harmony and Chords
Rhythm & Beat
Singing
Vocal Training
Music production & recording
Improvisation & Composition
Interactive voice lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Singing concepts taught by Eric
The session focused on vocal techniques for singing, with an emphasis on transitioning between falsetto and full voice, expanding vocal range, and applying these techniques to a specific song, "Tornado Souls." The student practiced vocal exercises and explored alternative singing styles to compensate for range limitations. The student was assigned a karaoke version of the song to practice.
Vocal Warm-ups: Octave Exercises
Falsetto vs. Full Voice Control
Microphone Technique: Cupping and Emphasis
Vocal Range Expansion: Practice and Patience
Lyric Accessibility and Memorization Techniques
The Student practiced vocal scales and techniques focused on improving tonal memory and loudness control. Exercises included scales with different vocalizations (O's, numbers, do-re-mi) and 'wah' sounds to develop vocal dynamics. Homework includes practicing the C major scale and 'wah' exercises, along with singing karaoke with a focus on high-range artists and dynamics.
Importance of Vocal Health and Warm-ups
Tonal Memory and Scale Practice
Vocal Loudness and Dynamics
Vocal Boundaries and Range Awareness
Fry Vocals and Vocal Technique
Personal Musical Journey and Band Dynamics
The session covered vocal warm-ups, interval practice, and an analysis of vocal techniques used in songs by Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence. The Student practiced belting and breath control while analyzing the application of major and minor scales in popular music. The student was assigned specific vocal exercises and techniques for continued practice and application to band rehearsals.
Intervals
Major and Minor Scales
The Vocal Envelope
Belting
Breath and Tone
Vocal Staccato
Mic Magic
The Tutor worked with the Student on fry vocal techniques and expanding their vocal range, particularly for metalcore singing. They practiced incorporating breathiness, vocal weight, and compression, using the song "Can you feel my heart" as a practice piece. The student was assigned homework to record themselves singing at varying distances from the microphone to find their unique sound and style.
Vocal Warm-Ups and Range Assessment
Dip Notes
Understanding Fry Vocals
Vocal Weight and Dynamic Control
Finding Your Unique Style
Mic Technique and Dynamic
The session focused on vocal warm-ups, music terminology (notes, chords, intervals, octaves), and breathing techniques for singing. The Student practiced applying these concepts to the Black Sabbath song "Paranoid," focusing on rhythm, tempo, and mic technique. The Tutor suggested humming as an exercise for sick or tired voices and recommended Depesh Mode's music to the Student.
Octaves
Notes
Intervals
and Chords
Resonance and Vocal Warmth
Mic Technique: Utilizing Distance for Dynamics
Vocal Folds and Fry Vocals
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Vocal Dynamics
The Student received instruction on vocal warm-up techniques and song analysis. They practiced scales and transitions between vocal registers. The session focused on preparing the Student to cover specific songs with their band, with emphasis on key identification, vocal techniques for achieving desired sounds, and strategies for navigating range limitations.
Identifying Notes and Harmonies
10-Minute Keyboard Scales Practice
Register Transitions and Sirens
Importance of a Metronome
Avoiding Interruption During Practice
The 'Rule of Three' for Practice
Vocal Warm-ups vs. Vocal Practice
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Home schooled
All Levels
Singing for intermediate
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Singing for advanced
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Looping Software
Ear Training Software
DAWs
Vocal synthesizers & harmonizer apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Vocal coaches on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
