Nicole Demers
Work with a Berklee-trained coach offering vocal training that adapts to your talents and goals
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Nicole Demers
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Nicole - Get to know your vocal coach
I'm Nicole Demers, a Bachelors-educated singing tutor with over 2 years of experience specializing in personalized singing lessons. I offer tailored lessons in pop, rock, folk, and more, catering to school students, college attendees, adults, and professionals at all levels. My specialities include vocal training, music theory, sight singing, and harmony, among others. I focus on individualized attention, ensuring each student's unique learning style is met. Let's explore the world of music together through expert teaching and personalized learning. Book a session today to start your musical journey with me!
Nicole graduated from Berklee College of Music
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for advanced
Singing lessons highlights
As a singing tutor, I offer personalized tutoring in singing, pop, rock, and folk styles. My approach is motivating, patient, and flexible, focusing on building confidence and enhancing vocal performance through proper breathing techniques. I use a range of tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, and vocal pitch training apps to provide interactive lessons. I follow various curricula such as A-Levels, AP Program, and IB, catering to students in school, college, and adult/professional levels. With 50+ students taught, I help individuals at all levels showcase their talents and improve vocal techniques, overcoming obstacles like stage fright. Providing tailored feedback and guidance, I ensure students reach their full potential and excel in their singing abilities.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Folk Singing
Singing concepts taught by Nicole
The session focused on vocal technique, beginning with warm-ups like half-step scales and breath control exercises. The Student practiced two songs, "There Are Worse Things I Could Do" and "It's the End of the World," receiving feedback on diaphragmatic breathing, proper vowel formation, and posture to improve note accuracy and reduce vocal strain. The Tutor advised continued practice of these core techniques for the upcoming week.
The Role of Posture in Vocal Performance
Vocal Warm-ups and Breath Control Exercises
Unlearning Speaking Habits in Singing
Optimizing Vowel Pronunciation for Singing
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Support
The session included vocal warm-ups and breathing exercises. Student and Tutor practiced two songs, "2002" and "It's So Easy," focusing on pitch accuracy and navigating challenging melodic parts. The Tutor assigned a new song, "Traitor" by Olivia Rodrigo, for the Student to practice for the next session, aiming for increased vocal challenge.
Melodic Entry & Rhythmic Precision
Targeted Practice & Progressive Challenge
Vocal Range Adaptation: Octave Adjustment
Melody Integration & Karaoke Practice
Pitch Accuracy & Intonation
Vocal Warm-ups & Breath Control
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, practicing three different songs: "Fruity," "Tic Tac" (Korean), and "Game Boy." The session concentrated on vocal technique, specifically focusing on the precise execution of melodies, appropriate transitions between chest and head voice, and correcting instances of singing sharp. The Student was advised to continue practicing melodic accuracy.
Student-Led Song Selection
Song Analysis & Rehearsal Strategy
Multilingual Vocal Performance (Korean)
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice Transition
Melody Precision & Pitch Correction
The Student and Tutor conducted a singing lesson focusing on vocal technique and song performance. They continued practicing "Love on the Brain," with an emphasis on projection and emotional delivery, and began working on Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain," where the Student received specific guidance on hitting high notes and avoiding vocal strain. They plan to continue practicing both songs in future sessions.
Vocal Projection and Belting Techniques
Coping with Voice Cracks and Building Performance Confidence
Balancing Vocal Technique and Emotional Expression
Posture and Avoiding Chin Jutting
Diaphragmatic Breathing for High Notes
Emotional Interpretation and Song Storytelling
Mouth Shape and Vowel Modification for High Notes
The Student and Tutor commenced a singing lesson with introductions and goal setting. They conducted vocal warm-ups, assessed the Student's range and pitch accuracy, and introduced diaphragmatic breathing exercises. The Student practiced a song, and the session concluded with a discussion of future lesson topics, including breath control, tone quality, and performance techniques.
Vocal Range Assessment
Diaphragmatic Breathing Fundamentals
Understanding Vocal Registers (Chest & Head Voice)
Optimizing Online Lesson Audio
Vocal Tone Quality
The Student and Tutor worked on fundamental singing techniques, including vocal warm-ups, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and proper mouth opening for clearer vowel sounds. They practiced these techniques while singing an Olivia Rodrigo song, with the Tutor providing targeted feedback for improvement. Future lessons were discussed, outlining a plan to focus on advanced vocal techniques, range, emotional expression, and performance skills.
R-Sound Articulation
Staccato Warm-ups
Vowel Articulation
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Stamina and Muscle Development
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
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