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
$35
$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
Vocal Training
Harmony and Chords
Music production & recording
Music Performance Techniques
Harmony & Counterpoint
Rhythm & Beat
Sight Singing
Singing
Improvisation & Composition
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Singing concept taught by Raine
Raine Stern instructed Anna Florczak on guitar techniques, including warm-up exercises, pull-offs, slides, alternate picking, and power chords, using the song "Carry On My Wayward Son" as a practical example. They focused on hand and finger positioning for optimal playing and injury prevention. Anna's next lesson was rescheduled, and she was encouraged to practice during her upcoming trip to Poland.
Right Hand Dominance
Guitar Warm-up: Caterpillar Exercise
Finger Placement & Fretboard Feel
Hand Position & Guitar Neck
Power Chords
Pull-offs and Slides
On July 8, 2025, Raine Stern taught Tanner Devlin a guitar lesson focusing on "Tennessee Whiskey." The lesson covered minor chord shapes, a specific strumming pattern, wrist technique, chord transitions (especially bar chords), and shape repetition on the fretboard. Raine introduced the song's first riff, involving open E and A strings with slides, and explained the chord progression between A and B minor. The lesson emphasized understanding chord shapes and memorization techniques.
Memorizing Song Structure
Bar Chord Shapes
Building Bar Chords
Riff and Chord Pairing
Counting and Emphasis
Minor Chord Shape (A String Root)
Raine Stern worked with Nor Dabhs on developing a "smacking" guitar technique for percussive rhythm, focusing on hand position, wrist movement, and finger control. Nor practiced the rhythm and hand movements separately before combining them. They discussed scheduling shorter lessons and potentially working together outside the app.
Relaxation and Hand Positioning
Thumb and Finger Coordination
Rhythmic Precision
Private vs. App Lessons
Chord Silencing
Acoustic Guitar as Percussion
Raine Stern gave Dalia Keough a guitar lesson, working on Dalia's speed with a current song and introducing a new song, "Genius." They covered key identification, chord shapes (including bar chords and major/minor variations), and the tuning of the guitar. Raine will share the chord progressions and shapes in a Google Drive folder for Dalia to practice.
Root Note of a Chord
Major vs. Minor Chord Shapes
Bar Chord Shapes
Guitar Tuning and Fifths/Fourths
Practicing Rhythm
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
Guitar Tuning with Apps
Alternate Picking
Guitar Tone
Pull-Off Technique
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
Fingerpicking Patterns
Chord Shape Interpretation
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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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