Nicole Demers
Work with a Berklee-trained coach offering vocal training that adapts to your talents and goals
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Singing lessons - Nicole Demers
Bachelors degree
/ 30 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
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
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
All Levels
Singing for beginners
Singing for advanced
Singing for kids
Singing concept taught by Nicole
Rhythm and Timing
Smiling Into the Voice
Chest Voice
Head Voice vs. Falsetto
Vocal Placement
The session focused on improving the Student's rhythm and timing for an audition song, "It Roars". The student practiced singing the song in time, with particular attention to the syncopated rhythm and avoiding rushing the beat. Conducting techniques and beat counting exercises were introduced to help the student improve.
Avoiding Rushing
Rhythm and Timing in Singing
Singing 'Forward' (Resonance)
Syncopation
The student and tutor worked on improving the student's vocal performance on two songs, focusing on emotional delivery, hitting high notes, and exploring vocal techniques like belting and head voice. They analyzed song sections and planned to work on belting techniques in the next session using a video resource.
Addressing Vocal Flatness
Emotional Connection in Singing
Vocal Warm-ups
Belting Technique
Recognizing Song Structure
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal techniques, focusing on breath control, vowel pronunciation, and note sustainment in "Hurricane," "Hotel California," and "How to Save a Life." They identified areas needing improvement in each song, particularly breathing and high notes. The tutor will provide lyric sheets with breath marks for future practice, and the student is expected to practice the new song.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vowel Emphasis and Diphthongs
Jaw Position and Vowel Production
Recognizing and Managing Vocal Fatigue
The session involved vocal exercises and practice on two songs, focusing on improving vocal technique and emotional delivery. The student worked on transitions between vocal registers, intensity, and microphone technique. The Tutor recommended finding suitable belting songs and potentially using a male tenor song to help improve the student's belting technique for the next session.
Belting Technique
Vocal Range and Voice Types
Falsetto and Chest Voice
Emotional Connection in Performance
Mic Technique
Pitch Matching
Vocal Warm-ups
The student practiced singing 'Hurricane', 'The Greatest Show', 'Love', 'Sway', 'Carry on Wayward Son' and 'Hotel California', focusing on breath control, vowel pronunciation, and belting techniques. The tutor provided feedback on areas for improvement and suggested exercises and a video to aid practice. 'Hotel California' was selected as a challenging but doable song for the student's current skill level.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Vowel Shaping and Diphthongs
Octave Changes and Vocal Range
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice and Belting
Song Selection Considerations
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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