Sara González Salamanca

Explore new vocal styles with help from a Universidad de los Andes graduate who personalizes each session

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Sara González Salamanca

Diploma degree

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Sara - Get to know your vocal coach

As a seasoned music tutor with over 9 years of experience, I'm Sara González Salamanca, holding a Bachelors degree in Music. Specializing in Singing, I offer a wide range of subjects including Classical, Pop, Jazz, Movie, Metal, and Country Singing. My specialities encompass various aspects such as Ear Training, Harmony, Improvisation, Music History, and more. I believe in tailoring lessons to suit each student's unique learning style, interests, and goals. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced singer, I provide personalized teaching strategies to keep you motivated and engaged throughout your musical journey. With a focus on vocal training, music theory, and performance techniques, I aim to create a supportive environment where you can explore your talents and expand your vocal horizons. Let's work together to enhance your singing skills and unlock your full potential in a fun and interactive way. Join me in discovering the joy of music and let's harmonize your voice to new heights!

Sara graduated from Teatro Colsubsidio & EMMAT

Sara graduated from Teatro Colsubsidio & EMMAT
Sara graduated from Teatro Colsubsidio & EMMAT

Your vocal coach specialities

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Melody & Pitch

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Sight Singing

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Music History

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Music theory

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Vocal Training

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Scales and Modes

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Music Performance Techniques

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Rhythm & Beat

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Singing

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Harmony and Chords

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1-yr validity

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for kids

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Singing for beginners

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Home schooled

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Learning Disabilities

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Singing for adults

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Singing for advanced

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Singing for intermediate

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

Singing lessons highlights

My teaching approach is centered on building confidence, fostering harmony, and motivating students through patient and relaxing sessions. Specializing in singing, from classical to pop, jazz to metal, movie to country, I tailor lessons to cater to all levels and age groups, including kids, beginners, intermediates, adults, and advanced students. I leverage a variety of tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, vocal pitch training apps, and more to enhance the learning experience both online and offline. By incorporating digital sheet music databases and vocal synthesizers, I provide a modern and interactive learning environment. While following diverse curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, Common Core, and IB standards, I personalize each lesson to align with the individual student's goals and interests. My methodology emphasizes practical activities that resonate with students' musical preferences, ensuring a deep understanding and long-term retention. With a track record of guiding students to perform on stage and pursue professional music careers, my methodology aims to help students discover their unique voice and reach their full potential in the world of singing.

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Metal Singing

Metal Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Sara

Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on fundamental vocal techniques, including proper posture for singing, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and initial vocal warm-ups using lip trills and specific melodic patterns. The Tutor assigned daily practice of the breathing exercises and a lip trill warm-up (to be sent via audio), and asked the Student to suggest 2-3 songs for future lessons.

Diaphragmatic Breathing & Activation

Breath Control Exercises (4-4-X Pattern)

Lip Trills as a Vocal Warm-up

Melodic Warm-up Pattern & Pitch Accuracy

Foundational Vocal Posture

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on advanced singing techniques, focusing on breath control, open palate activation, and refining vocal resonance through various exercises. They applied these concepts to a worship song, practicing sustained notes, dynamic variations, and efficient breath management. The Student was assigned to record and send vocal variations for review and to continue practicing the song with straw singing and warm-ups.

Adapting Vocal Practice to Daily Life

Yawn Technique for Soft Palate Lift

Foundational Breath Support: Open Ribs

Strategic Inhalation Techniques

Sustaining Vocal Quality in Repetitive Phrases

Polishing Vocal Variations and Runs

Achieving a Connected

Round Vocal Onset

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, starting with warm-ups to improve pitch accuracy and breath control. They addressed posture, diaphragmatic breathing with 'open ribs,' and the importance of using a steady column of breath to avoid glottal hits and achieve a clean, rounded tone. The session concluded with ear training and harmony practice on specific song segments, for which the Tutor will provide piano recordings as follow-up practice material.

Avoiding Glottal Attacks (Glottis Hit)

Harmony

Octaves & Melismas

Vocal Tone Quality: Clean vs. Breathy

Diaphragmatic Breathing & Rib Expansion

Pitch Accuracy & Register Control

Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills & Consistency

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Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on fundamental rhythm skills, using a game involving animal sounds (cat, chicken, cow) to represent different note durations. The Student practiced identifying and playing rhythmic patterns on the piano with specific finger assignments. For homework, the Student is encouraged to practice various combinations of these animal rhythms with a metronome set to 60 BPM.

Composing & Metronome Practice

Aural Rhythm Identification

Piano Finger Assignment for Rhythms

Animal Rhythms: Note Durations

Understanding Musical Rhythm

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Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on a song in the key of G, focusing on improving vocal tone, breath control, and lyrical intention. They practiced with lip trills, straw exercises, and a new 'ng' sound technique to develop mixed voice and improve pitch accuracy. Homework was assigned involving a combination of these vocal exercises and progressive breathing practice.

Straw Phonation (SOVT) for Vocal Ease

Textual Intention & Emphasis

Breath Support & Connected Tone

'NG' Sound for Mixed Voice & Register Management

Ear Training & Pitch Accuracy

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Student learned 10 days ago

The session focused on vocal technique, including a detailed breathing exercise to improve breath control and a ear training segment to identify and stabilize different vocal registers. The Student practiced maintaining steady airflow and producing relaxed sounds using specific vocal exercises. The Tutor and Student also discussed song choices for future harmony work, with the Tutor assigning homework to continue grounding exercises and record ear training with lip trills.

Grounding Vocal Registers (The 'Huh/Oh' Technique)

Breath Control & Vocal Stamina (The 'S' Exercise)

Achieving Vocal Relaxation (The 'Cylinder' Method)

Ear Training & Pitch Accuracy

Deconstructing Harmonies for Song Learning

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Vocal pitch training apps

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Vocal tuner apps

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Ear Training Software

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Vocal synthesizers & harmonizer apps

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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DAWs

Interactive voice lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Note taking

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Record lessons

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Open Q&A

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Reviews and Ratings for Sara

Keegan Peck

Stapleton, Staten Island

over 1 year ago

I wanted to learn musical theatre and that's when I met González Salamanca . She tailors each class according to my needs and I even bagged a lead role in our community show here in Stapleton!

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Brayden Hurley

Ybor City, Tampa

over 1 year ago

Training with Sara and her guidance helped me expand my vocal range more than i had ever expected .Her targeted excercises made hitting hard notes feel easy for the first time.

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Isaac Bray

Oakland, CA

almost 2 years ago

Stage fright was a thing for me until I didn't met Sara in Oakland, but after taking singing lessons with Sara it's not the problem anymore. I'm confident enough to perform on the stage. All thank to Sara .

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Lucia Lester

South Land Park, Sacramento

almost 2 years ago

Training of my daughter with González Salamanca in South Land Park has been Wonderful. We have noticed great progress in her sound quality, accuracy, and overall stance, and she looks forward to every lesson with excitement.

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Lillian Santos

Terry Sanford, Fayetteville

about 2 years ago

Encouraged my son to overcome her self-doubt and fully explore her baritone range. The confidence she now brings to her rehearsals in Terry Sanford is truly inspiring. Sara ’s support has made a remarkable difference in her vocal development.

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Kaliyah Conner

Sherwood Forest, Winston-Salem

about 2 years ago

Singing at a wedding in front of 100 guests felt unthinkable—until I began working with Sara . Her expert coaching in Sherwood Forest gave me the tools to perform a ballad with confidence and joy I never thought possible.

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