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
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 intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
All Levels
Singing for advanced
Singing concepts taught by Nicole
The student practiced singing two songs, focusing on pitch accuracy, vocal projection, emotional expression, and transitions between chest and head voice. The tutor provided specific feedback and identified sections requiring improvement. The session concluded with a plan to continue refining the songs, with particular attention to areas where the student tends to rush the timing.
Emotional Expression
Timing and Rhythm
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
Vocal Projection
Pitch Awareness
The session centered on improving the student's vocal performance on "Someone Like You" and "Grenade." The student received feedback on projection, breathing, emotional expression, and mixed voice technique. The plan is to continue working on "Grenade" and focus on emotional delivery in "Someone Like You," with a possible new song selection in future sessions.
Proper Breathing Technique
Song Structure and Note Accuracy
Mixed Voice Refinement
Emotional Connection in Singing
Projection and Mouth Opening
Head Voice vs. Falsetto
Vocal Placement
Chest Voice
Smiling Into the Voice
Rhythm and Timing
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.
Singing 'Forward' (Resonance)
Avoiding Rushing
Syncopation
Rhythm and Timing in Singing
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.
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Addressing Vocal Flatness
Vocal Warm-ups
Emotional Connection in Singing
Recognizing Song Structure
Belting Technique
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
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
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