Thom Isaacs

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Thom Isaacs

Masters degree

/ 55 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

Thom graduated from University of Brighton

Your vocal coach specialities

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Music History

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Singing

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Melody & Pitch

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Music Performance Techniques

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Music theory

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Music Technology

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Scales and Modes

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Rhythm & Beat

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Home schooled

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Singing for kids

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Singing for intermediate

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Singing for advanced

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Learning Disabilities

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ASD

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ADHD

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Singing for adults

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Singing for beginners

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!

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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Singing concepts taught by Thom

Student learned 1 day ago

The session opened with a discussion about the UK's Eurovision selection process and challenges in the music industry, including artist development. The Student then practiced guitar chords, reviewing E minor, A minor, C, and D, and learning G major. The Tutor introduced how to read guitar tabs to help the Student learn chords independently, and future lessons will cover recording equipment and music theory.

Introduction to Reading Guitar Tabs (Tablature)

Fundamental Guitar Chords: E minor

A minor

C

D

G

Challenges in Music Collaboration & Production

UK Eurovision Selection & Performance Analysis

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Student learned 10 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar and singing coordination, practicing rhythmic chord transitions between E minor and A minor while maintaining vocals. They also learned the C major and D major chords, discussed muting techniques, and reviewed guitar anatomy. For follow-up, the Student was advised to practice chord transitions with a metronome, and the next session will involve learning to read guitar tabs.

The Power of Muscle Memory

Mastering C Major and D Major Chords

Muting Unwanted Strings in Chords

Essential Guitar Anatomy

Building Chord Transition Fluency

Coordinated Guitar & Vocal Rhythm

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Student learned 16 days ago

Student and Tutor reviewed the student's Logic Pro project, focusing on organizational best practices, gain staging for vocal automation, and techniques for humanizing MIDI drums. They discussed the importance of project optimization and planned a future lesson on synthesizers and EQ.

Gain Staging with the Utility Gain Plugin

Avoiding Effect Bloat in Projects

Humanizing MIDI Drum Performances

Manual Vocal Cleanup using Gain Automation

Project Organization with Track Stacks and Labeling

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Student learned 17 days ago

The Student and Tutor revisited guitar chord vocabulary, focusing on E minor and A minor, and practiced strumming techniques with a pick. They also began exercises integrating singing with guitar playing to improve coordination. Homework was assigned to practice seamless transitions between E minor and A minor daily for five minutes.

Consistent Practice & Instrument Integration

Advanced A minor Technique: Thumb Muting

Mastering Smooth Chord Transitions

Coordination Exercise: Singing While Playing

Strumming Rhythms: Downstrokes & Upstrokes with a Pick

Optimizing Guitar Holding Technique

Essential Open Chords: E minor & A minor

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Student learned 23 days ago

Student and Tutor caught up on the Student's music course progress, discussing their experience with group recording projects and the release of two original songs. They reviewed one of the Student's tracks, receiving feedback on mixing. Future sessions will focus on music technology and audio engineering techniques using Logic Pro, with the Student planning to share works in progress for practical application.

DAW as a Creative Instrument & Workflow Optimization

Genre-Specific Mixing & Impact (Drum Mixing Example)

Diverse Audio Engineering Disciplines

The Modern Portfolio Music Career

Music Release Workflow & Challenges

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Student learned 24 days ago

The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lessons, focusing on expanding the Student's chord vocabulary with E minor, A minor, E major, and C major. They practiced switching between these chords, discussed the importance of tuning, and talked about applying these skills to the Student's songwriting projects. The Student was assigned to practice chord transitions and to shorten their fretting hand nails as homework.

Mastering Foundational Chords: E minor

A minor

E major

C major

Chord Transition Drills

Guitar as a Language: Building Musical Vocabulary

Fretting Hand Nail Maintenance

Guitar Tuning Essentials

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Looping Software

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Vocal tuner apps

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Metronome Apps

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Ear Training Software

Interactive voice lessons

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Record lessons

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Mobile joining

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Chat for quick help

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Weekend lessons

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Open Q&A

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