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Private lessons - Thom Isaacs

Masters degree

$38

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Trusted vocal coach for all levels

Guides beginners to advanced singers with tailored techniques

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Vocal coach who listens and adapts

The teachers flexible approach earns praise from parents

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Flexible scheduling for singing lessons

90% of students say voice lessons easily fit into their weekly routine

Meet Thom

About your vocal coach

As a seasoned tutor in the realm of singing, I am Thom Isaacs, holding a Master's degree in Music. With over a year of experience, my expertise lies in various singing genres like Pop, Jazz, Rock, and more. Specializing in a wide array of subjects from Vocal Training to Music Theory, I bring a holistic approach to each lesson. My unique teaching style focuses on personalized techniques tailored to individual learning preferences, ensuring a rewarding and engaging learning experience. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced singer, I am here to inspire and guide you on your musical journey. Let's hit those high notes together!

Your vocal coach specialities

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Scales and Modes

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Music History

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Melody & Pitch

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Music Performance Techniques

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Music production & recording

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Rhythm & Beat

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Singing

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Music theory

Singing lessons overview

In my singing lessons, I blend musicality, engaging techniques, pitch perfection, flexibility, and harmony to create a dynamic and effective learning experience. I specialize in teaching a wide range of singing styles including pop, jazz, rock, blues, and more to students at all levels, from kids to adults. I leverage tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, and vocal pitch training apps to enhance personalized teaching. By incorporating digital sheet music, karaoke apps, and vocal tuner apps, I create an interactive and engaging learning environment both online and offline. Following diverse curricula like A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, I ensure a comprehensive educational approach tailored to individual student needs. Whether teaching singing basics or advanced vocal techniques, my goal is to foster a deep understanding of music while nurturing a passion for singing. Join me to unlock your vocal potential and express yourself with confidence and artistry!

Student types for singing lessons

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Singing for kids

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for intermediate

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All Levels

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Singing for adults

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Singing for advanced

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ADHD

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ASD

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Learning Disabilities

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Home schooled

Interactive voice lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

Teaching tools used in voice lessons

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Looping Software

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

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Vocal tuner apps

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Metronome Apps

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Blues Singing

Blues Singing

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Seth learned 15 days ago

Lesson date:

Thom Isaacs and Seth Livingston worked on Seth's singing technique, particularly focusing on accessing his head voice and understanding the concept of a backbeat in music. They practiced applying the backbeat to the song "Chocolate Jesus." Thom recommended the album "Small Change" by Tom Waits for further listening and rescheduled the next session for Thursday.

Marketing Music

Displacing Beats

Vocal Health

Call and Response (Antecedent and Consequent Phrasing)

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Reid learned 20 days ago

Lesson date:

Thom and Reid discussed Reid's recent guitar acquisitions and his progress with improvising using pentatonic scales and the CAGED system. Thom provided feedback on Reid's improvisational techniques, suggesting ways to incorporate larger note jumps and develop musical ideas through repetition. They plan to continue working on improvisational skills and exploring different positions within the CAGED system in future sessions.

Acoustic Guitar for Practice

Solo Development

Improvisation: Note Intervals

Pentatonic Scale Positions

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David learned 23 days ago

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Thom and David discussed the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, analyzing political influences and voting outcomes. David then worked on a song, focusing on vocal technique, vowel pronunciation, and accent modification for a more Americanized sound. They agreed to continue refining the song next week, with David focusing on vowel sounds and Thom providing feedback.

Vocal Technique & Accents

Tele Voting

Staging & Performance

Eurovision Politics

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David learned about 1 month ago

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Thom Isaacs coached David Arnold on vocal techniques in preparation for a potential Eurovision performance. The session covered "yawn posture," dynamic control, phrasing, transitions, and pronunciation. They analyzed specific songs and planned to review the original artist's performance for further refinement.

Singing Through the Break

Range Expansion

Yawning for Singing

Dynamics in Singing

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Seth learned about 1 month ago

Lesson date:

Thom gave Seth a singing lesson that included vocal warm-ups and an in-depth analysis of Tom Waits' "Chocolate Jesus." Seth received coaching on pitch, rhythm, and delivery, with a focus on specific lines and pronunciation. They plan to incorporate piano in the next session.

Relative Pitch vs. Absolute Pitch

Swung Rhythm

Oral Tradition in Music

Tom Waits' Songwriting

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Max learned about 1 month ago

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Thom coached Max on guitar, focusing on scales, modes (Ionian, Mixolydian), pentatonics, and blues scales in preparation for an exam. Thom stressed finger placement, RSI prevention, consistent practice, and emotional expression. He suggested mock exams and revisiting old songs as preparation.

Improvisation

Pentatonic Scales

Blues Scale

Guitar Modes

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