Carrington Johnson
Work on tone and stage presence with a Princeton graduate offering supportive voice instruction
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Carrington Johnson
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Carrington - Get to know your vocal coach
I'm Carrington Johnson, a seasoned singing tutor with over 3 years of experience. Holding a Bachelor's degree, I specialize in a wide array of subjects including Classical, Pop, Jazz, Movie, Blues, and Folk singing. My teaching style focuses on personalized learning, tailored to your unique needs and aspirations. Whether you're a student in school, college, a professional singer, or just starting out, I'm here to guide you through a musical journey that resonates with your goals. With a background in Ear Training, Harmony & Counterpoint, Music History, and more, I bring a diverse range of specialities to our lessons. From improving your vocal technique to exploring different genres like soul, R&B, and music theater, I am dedicated to helping you unlock your full vocal potential. Let's collaborate to enhance your singing skills and build the confidence you need to shine on stage. Join me, and let's embark on this enriching musical experience together!
Meet Carrington
Carrington graduated from Princeton University
Your vocal coach specialities
Sight Singing
Vocal Training
Melody & Pitch
Music Performance Techniques
Music theory
Ear training
Music History
Learner types for singing lessons
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Learning Disabilities
All Levels
Singing for kids
Singing for advanced
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
ADHD
Home schooled
ASD
Singing for beginners
Singing lessons highlights
In my personalized singing lessons, I focus on building confidence, mastering breathing techniques, and enhancing musicality. I specialize in teaching a wide range of singing styles including classical, pop, jazz, movie, blues, and folk singing to students at all levels, from school to adult and professional singers. I utilize various tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, and vocal pitch training apps to create interactive lessons that enhance learning. My curriculum aligns with educational standards such as A-Levels, AP Program, IB, and others to ensure comprehensive learning. With a supportive and encouraging environment, I aim to help students unlock their unique singing voice and deepen their connection with music through personalized coaching and performance guidance.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing
Blues Singing
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15 days Refund
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Singing concepts taught by Carrington
The tutor guided the student through vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve vocal control, breath support, and head voice technique. They then practiced and analyzed specific songs, "I Will Always Love You," "Never Enough," and "Heart Attack," focusing on phrasing, dynamics, and performance techniques, with plans to incorporate personalized vocal embellishments in future practice.
Vocal Techniques: Belting and Runs
Vocal Warm-ups and Breath Control
Vocal Registers: Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Dynamic Range and Vocal Expression
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and resonance techniques. They analyzed the emotional delivery of lyrics from the song "Breathe" by applying concepts of singing from the head, heart, and body. The session also introduced new songs, "Tell Me Lies" and "On My Own," for future practice.
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Vocal Support and Breath Control
Vowel Modification and Articulation
Emotional Delivery: Head
Heart
Body
Vocal Warm-up and Technique Application
Vocal Warm-ups: Breath and Articulation
Learning Repertoire: "Almost There" (The Princess and the Frog)
Emotional Expression in Song: "Breathe" (In the Heights)
Interpreting Character Through Song: "Colors of the Wind" (Pocahontas)
The student and tutor reviewed vocal warm-ups and practiced specific vocal techniques to improve clarity and dynamics. They then worked extensively on two challenging choir song mashups, "Sweet Dreams" and "Running Up That Hill," focusing on lyrical pronunciation, rhythmic accuracy, and seamless transitions. The session concluded with an initial review of "Don't Stop Believing" in preparation for future practice.
Vocal Warm-ups and Techniques
Performance Scheduling and Logistics
Rhythm and Timing in Performance
Song Arrangement and Mashups
The tutor and student worked on vocal techniques for singing, including breath support, resonance, and pitch accuracy through various exercises and song practice. They focused on specific songs like "A Song in My Heart," "Cheek to Cheek," and "Crazy," making technical adjustments to improve vocal quality and performance.
Vocal Support and Tension Management
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Vocal Registers and Transitions
Vocal Phrasing and Rhythmic Nuance in Jazz
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises and practiced two songs: "Forever Young" for an upcoming concert and "Breathe" from "In the Heights." They analyzed lyrics, vocal techniques, and song structure, with plans to continue practicing "Breathe" and potentially explore other musical theater pieces.
Vocal Range and Pitch
Song Structure and Arrangement
Vocal Techniques: Articulation and Phrasing
Vocal Performance Strategies
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
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