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 beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for advanced
Singing for intermediate
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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 Student and Tutor focused on vocal techniques for a specific song, practicing mixed and head voice transitions. They worked on hitting high notes and breath control through targeted exercises and repeated song performance. The Student was assigned to continue practicing the high parts and the vocal exercise for the next session.
Understanding Vocal Registers: Chest
Mixed
and Head Voice
Breath Support and Endurance
Performance Practice and Application
High Note Accessibility Strategy: The 'H' Consonant
Developing Pitch Accuracy and Ear Training
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing session, practicing two pop songs, "Shake It Off" and "Die With A Smile." The Tutor provided feedback on vocal technique, specifically addressing voice strain during performance and emphasizing clear vowel articulation. They practiced applying these techniques during repeated song performances.
Vocal Preservation: Avoiding Strain
Mastering Vowel Articulation
Song Familiarity for Enhanced Performance
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, starting with vocal warm-ups. They reviewed "Colors of the Wind" and provided targeted feedback on "Girl on Fire," focusing on head voice and melody accuracy. A new song, "Reflection," was introduced for initial practice, and both "Girl on Fire" and "Reflection" were assigned for practice.
Targeted Practice: Refining Challenging Vocalizations
Building a Repertoire: From Practice to Performance Readiness
Melody and Pitch Precision: The Core of Song Delivery
Mastering Head Voice: Reaching Higher Notes
Vocal Warm-ups: Foundation for Performance
The Student had a demo singing lesson focused on assessing their current vocal abilities and introducing foundational techniques. The session included vocal warm-ups, a song performance by the Student, and feedback on breathing and mouth articulation. The Tutor demonstrated and had the Student practice diaphragmatic breathing, and a comprehensive lesson plan for future study was discussed.
Vocal Clarity: The Power of Opening Your Mouth
Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Hissing Exercise
Vocal Warm-ups: Engaging Your Range
The Student and Tutor practiced vocal performance on two songs, "Shake It Off" and "Die With A Smile." They worked on improving projection and maintaining consistent volume levels throughout the songs, with the Tutor providing targeted feedback. The Student was advised to continue practicing these two songs for the next session.
Vocal Warm-ups: The Breathing Foundation
Vocal Projection: Amplifying Your Voice
Dynamic Control: Balancing Vocal Volume
Song Application: Integrating Techniques
Student and Tutor focused on vocal performance, working on the songs 'Colors of the Wind' and 'This Girl is on Fire'. The session covered vocal technique, including a detailed explanation of head and chest voice and practicing a specific exercise to improve high notes. Student was assigned to continue practicing both songs and the vocal exercise for the next session.
Melody and Pitch Accuracy
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
Strengthening Head Voice without Strain
Nasal Head Voice Exercise ('NYAAHH')
Vocal Articulation: Jaw Drop
Interactive voice lessons
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
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