Thom Isaacs
Work on pitch precision and emotional delivery through thoughtful, expressive vocal guidance
Singing lessons - Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
/ 30 min
Thom - Get to know 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!
Meet Thom
Thom graduated from University of Brighton
Singing lessons highlights
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!
Your vocal coach specialities
Music Performance Techniques
Singing
Sight Singing
Scales and Modes
Rhythm & Beat
Melody & Pitch
Music Technology
Music theory
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Singing concept taught by Thom
Thom and David analyzed Sam Ryder's Eurovision performance to understand staging techniques, focusing on posture, movement, and audience engagement. David practiced incorporating these performance techniques into his own act, receiving feedback from Thom. They agreed to continue working on the song next week, aiming for a full performance with a backing track.
Vocal Break Control
Head Voice
Staging & Presence
Mirroring Lyrics with Action
Mobile vs. Grounded Staging
Thom and Max focused on guitar chord transitions and vocal techniques, including false vocal fold distortion, vocal registers (chest, head, whistle), and vocal fry. Max received homework to practice B7 chord transitions on the guitar. Thom shared videos demonstrating advanced vocal techniques and discussed the mechanics behind them.
False Vocal Folds
Whistle Register
Vocal Fry (Mechanism Zero)
Guitar Chord Transition Drill
Thom and David began their vocal lesson by discussing Eurovision submissions and the competition's complexities. They then moved into practical vocal warm-ups, concentrating on scales and register control. The lesson concluded with an in-depth analysis of Sam Ryder's "Space Man," where they explored vocal techniques such as distortion and delved into the anatomy of the vocal folds, deepening their understanding of vocal mechanics.
Vocal Warm-ups
False Vocal Folds
Vocal Distortion
Thom and Max worked on ear training, focusing on intervals and scale degrees to improve Max's melodic dictation skills. They used numerical scale degree exercises and melodic dictation tools to practice interval recognition. Thom recommended practicing scale degree exercises away from the piano to reinforce interval awareness, and they discussed revisiting Max's exam performance closer to the exam date.
Intervals
Melodier Exercise
Major Triad
Scale Degrees
Thom guided David through songwriting strategies, specifically for David's Eurovision submissions. They analyzed the structure and lyrical content of David's Luxembourg entry, "Lionheart," paying close attention to syllable count, rhythm, and thematic consistency. Thom provided feedback and introduced RhymeZone as a resource for lyric refinement, and David will continue to edit the song based on the feedback from this lesson.
Syllable Counting in Lyrics
Song Structure Application
Lyric Redundancy Reduction
Thematic Inversion in Songwriting
Rhyme Scheme & Meter Tools
Thom taught Reid about alternate guitar tunings, specifically open D tuning, and its applications in various music genres. Reid practiced a fingerpicking pattern in open D tuning, focusing on isolating thumb movements and coordinating fingerpicking techniques. Reid was encouraged to listen to Adrianne Lenker's album 'Songs' for further inspiration.
Open D Tuning (DADF#AD)
Drop Tuning
Open Tuning
Finger-Picking Pattern (Adrianne Lenker Riff)
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
All Levels
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Singing for advanced
ADHD
ASD
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
Learning Disabilities
Singing for kids
Home schooled
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Blues Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Ear Training Software
Vocal tuner apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Looping Software
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