Work with a Berklee-trained coach offering vocal training that adapts to your talents and goals
Private lessons - Nicole Demers
Bachelors degree
$29
/ hour
Singing lessons for auditions
Students say teachers feedback helped them do better
Patient, encouraging vocal coach
94%+ parents say their kids open up in teachers lessons
Flexible scheduling for singing lessons
90% of students say voice lessons easily fit into their weekly routine
About 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!
Singing lessons overview
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.
Student types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for advanced
All Levels
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Folk Singing
Free lesson slots
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Singing concept taught by Nicole
Nicole Demers coached Juliette Mann on singing "Gimme Gimme" and "Beautiful Little Fool," focusing on breath control, high notes, and acting. Juliette struggled with voice cracking and high notes, which they addressed through exercises and embodying the songs' meaning. Nicole plans to research voice cracking solutions for their next session.
Breath Support for Singing
Acting While Singing
Holding High Notes
Historical Context in Song Interpretation
Nicole Demers provided George Missios with vocal coaching on "Easy on Me" and "Hallelujah," addressing issues with breathing, timing, and melody retention. George was instructed to practice specific sections of "Easy on Me," particularly the bridge, and to focus on diaphragmatic breathing for both songs. Nicole will send lyric sheets with breath marks indicated for further practice.
Breathing Technique
Vocal Runs
Staying on Beat
Lyric Memorization
Nicole Demers coached Juliette Mann on vocal performance, focusing on two songs: "Beautiful Little Fool" and "Gimme Gimme." Juliette received targeted feedback on breathing, pitch, and vocal tension, along with acting tips for "Gimme Gimme." Nicole assigned homework to study the musical's plot for enhanced performance and promised to send annotated lyric sheets for practice.
Lyric Sheet Importance
Vocal Tension
Breathing Technique
Note Accuracy
Nicole coaches Juliette in singing lessons via chat, focusing on breath control, emotional expression, rhythm, and holding notes in songs like "Give Me That Thing Called Love" and "Beautiful Little Fool." They work section by section, addressing pronunciation and melody, with Nicole offering encouragement and lyric support. Nicole will send the lyric sheets with breath marks to Juliette's mom via the app.
Emotional Expression in Performance
Song Interpretation
Vocal Warm-ups
Holding Notes
Nicole Demers guided George Missios in a singing lesson that included work on "Hallelujah" and Adele's "Easy on Me." George received feedback on breathing, pitch, and improvisation. Nicole will send George lyric sheets with breath marks and karaoke videos for practice, and they will continue working on the same songs in the next session.
Pitch Matching
Mix Voice
Studio Sound Settings
Improvisation
Nicole Demers and Juliette Mann addressed email issues and then focused on vocal exercises and two songs: "Give Me That Thing Called Love" and "Beautiful Fool." Juliette worked on breathing techniques and hitting high notes more smoothly. Nicole will send karaoke links, breathing exercises, and lyric sheets, while Juliette will practice dynamics and solidify unsure parts in "Beautiful Fool," and they will meet again next week.
Breathing Techniques
High Note Strategies
Legato vs. Staccato
Dynamics in Singing