Raine Stern
Harmonize and grow in vocal lessons led by a Madison College graduate experienced in genre-crossing styles
Private lessons - Raine Stern
Bachelors degree
$34
/ hour
About your vocal coach
With over 8 years of experience in the music industry, a Bachelor's degree in music, and a passion for singing, I am Raine Stern, your dedicated singing tutor. Specializing in various genres like movie singing, blues, metal, and folk, I bring a wealth of knowledge in ear training, harmony, improvisation, and more. My personalized teaching approach focuses on honing your vocal skills, understanding music theory, and exploring different singing styles. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced singer, I tailor each lesson to suit your level and goals, ensuring a fun and engaging learning experience. From mastering melody and pitch to delving into music history and production techniques, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on this musical journey together and unleash your true singing potential. Get ready to elevate your voice and express yourself through the power of music!
Meet Raine
Trusted vocal coach for all levels
Guides beginners to advanced singers with tailored techniques
Vocal coach who listens and adapts
The teachers flexible approach earns praise from parents
Technique-driven singing lessons
Focus on breath control, resonance, and articulation
Singing lessons overview
My teaching approach blends patience, expressiveness, and motivation to help students achieve pitch perfection and focus on breathing techniques. I specialize in teaching singing across various genres like movie, blues, metal, and folk. I utilize a range of tech tools such as DAWs, ear training software, and vocal pitch training apps to enhance the learning experience. I tailor my curriculum to suit diverse educational standards like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, catering to a broad audience of 100+ students. From kids to adults, beginners to advanced singers, I create personalized lessons that cater to individual goals and skill levels. By providing a supportive environment that encourages experimentation and celebrates achievements, I aim to build confidence and emotional connection to music in each student. Let's embark on this musical journey together and unlock your singing potential!
Your vocal coach specialities
Harmony & Counterpoint
Music production & recording
Music theory
Vocal Training
Scales and Modes
Harmony and Chords
Singing
Rhythm & Beat
Melody & Pitch
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Singing concept taught by Raine
Raine Stern and Anna Florczak worked on guitar techniques, focusing on a Coldplay song to improve strumming and chord transitions, and began learning a riff from "Carry On My Wayward Son" using tabs. Raine explained tab reading and techniques like pull-offs. Anna was assigned to practice the riff section and use a metronome for the Coldplay song; Raine will upload lesson materials.
Sliding
Guitar Tabs
Pull-Off Technique
Guitar Tone
Alternate Picking
Guitar Tuning with Apps
Raine is teaching Asher the fingerpicking pattern for "Dust in the Wind" in the key of C. Asher is struggling with the technique and chord changes, so Raine is breaking down the pattern step-by-step, emphasizing slow practice and understanding the underlying music theory. Raine uploaded chord charts and a video demonstration to Asher's Google Drive for practice during the week.
Dust in the Wind Pattern
Chord Variations
Importance of Gentle Approach
Metronome Practice
Chord Shape Interpretation
Fingerpicking Patterns
Raine Stern provided guitar lessons to Olin and Dalia Keough, focusing on scales, chord construction, and strumming techniques. Olin learned major scales, chord progressions, and music theory concepts, while Dalia worked on reggae strumming patterns and muting techniques for a specific song. Raine assigned practice exercises and will provide instructional videos for both students.
Reggae Strumming
Ghost Notes
Major 7th Chords
Chord Progressions in a Key
Octaves
Major Scale
Raine Stern coached Austin V. on vocal techniques, focusing on breath control using straw phonation and melodic improvisation within the chest register. Austin was assigned homework to practice scales, create a song in B major or minor, and record himself singing along to music to find his authentic voice. They also discussed the impact of lifestyle choices on vocal performance and cognitive function.
Vocal Warm-ups
Straw Phonation
Breath Control
Chest Voice
Pitch Matching
Melodic Improvisation
Pitch Matching
Breath Control
Raine Stern guided Anna Florczak through guitar exercises, including chord work on "Yellow," riff practice for an Arctic Monkeys song focusing on alternate picking, and an introduction to power chords. Raine assigned practice exercises for the bar chord and riff, and encouraged Anna to experiment with power chords. Raine also recommended a tuner app to ensure accurate tuning with the capo.
Power Chords
Bar Chords
Tuning with a Capo
Alternate Picking
Connecting Notes in Riffs
Raine Stern taught Asher Weinberger fingerpicking techniques on the guitar, focusing on chord variations and a specific fingerpicking pattern using C, A minor, G, and D minor chords. Asher practiced the fingerpicking pattern and chord transitions. Raine will send a video demonstrating the C to A chord progression, and Asher will practice the C chord pattern to build muscle memory.
C Major 7 Chord
A sus2 Chord
Fingerpicking Pattern
D Minor 7 Chord
G over B Chord
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in voice lessons
Looping Software
Vocal pitch training apps
Vocal tuner apps
Ear Training Software
DAWs
Student types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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