Singing lessons - Emily Anderson
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Emily - Get to know your vocal coach
As an experienced singing tutor with over 6 years in the field, I am Emily Anderson, a Bachelors-educated professional specializing in Opera and musical theatre. My passion for teaching shines through as I work with beginners, intermediates, adults, and kids alike in various styles like Classical, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Country, and more, excluding metal or "screamo." I excel in personalized learning, tailoring lessons to each student's goals and abilities. Creating a supportive environment, I nurture vocal growth and confidence. Drawing from my stage experience, I focus not only on vocal techniques but also on performance skills, ensuring a fun and expressive singing journey. Whether you aim to master a specific style, expand your range, or simply sing for joy, I meet you at your level and guide you towards your aspirations. Together, we will enhance breath control, vocal techniques, and performance skills to unleash your full potential as a singer. Embark on this musical journey with me, Emily Anderson, and let's bring your singing passion to life through expert lessons and joyful learning experiences!
Emily graduated from Sam Houston State University
Singing lessons highlights
My personalized tutoring approach to singing lessons is designed to cater to students of all levels and ages in a holistic manner. I focus on building a strong foundation by emphasizing proper breathing techniques, instilling confidence, fostering flexibility, and encouraging expressive singing. Utilizing a range of tech tools like DAWs, ear training software, and vocal pitch training apps, I create interactive lessons that enhance learning and practice. Drawing from a curriculum that includes various styles like classical, pop, jazz, and more, I help students develop their unique sound while addressing tension points and improving vocal clarity. With experience teaching beginners to intermediate levels, both kids and adults, my goal is to empower students to find their authentic voice, ensuring a fulfilling and long-lasting singing journey.
Your vocal coach specialities
Music Performance Techniques
Music theory
Singing
Sight Singing
Vocal Training
Singing concept taught by Emily
Emily coached Grace on vocal techniques, focusing on improving pitch, register transitions, and breath control. Grace practiced exercises to achieve a more relaxed and efficient vocal tone, and they discussed stylistic differences in opera singing. For her next lesson, Emily suggested Grace practice a 'simpler tone' and experiment with neck movements.
Simpler Tone Foundation
Larynx Stability
Efficient Breath Control
Vocal Registers
Emily and Stephani focused on vocal exercises to enhance range and stability, also examining how mouth shape affects tone. Stephani practiced her alto part from 'White Winter Hymnal,' and they strategized on emphasizing key words for narrative impact. Emily advised Stephani to keep experimenting with vocal techniques in her show choir and musical rehearsals.
Vocal Placement (NG Sound)
Vocal Range Exploration
Mouth Shape & Vocal Quality
Inner Voice Assertiveness
Storytelling Through Song
Emily and Grace collaborated on vocal exercises during their lesson, specifically targeting smoother transitions between vocal registers and reducing strain. Emily provided explanations of chest voice, head voice, and mix, while Grace actively practiced techniques for breath control and tension release. Grace's next step involves recording a song to send to Emily for feedback.
Vocal Registers
Padjo
Glottal Onset
Breathy Onset
Vocal Fold Thickness/Thinness
The following is a summary of a lesson. Emily coached an individual from El Paso on vocal exercises aimed at improving their vocal control and consistency. They focused on SOVT exercises like humming, 'NG', 'V', and 'Z' sounds to relieve vocal cord pressure and enhance resonance. The learner practiced neutral syllables, tilting the voice box for high notes, and vowel modifications for better control, and Emily recommended intentional practice with specific goals.
Vocal Tilt for High Notes
Vowel Modification
SOVT Exercises
Vocal Cord Settling
Emily conducted a vocal lesson with Nico, who was feeling unwell, to address singing strategies while sick and vocal techniques pertinent to Nico's scare actor role. The discussion covered essential vocal health practices like hydration, rest, and gentle exercises. They also finalized future lesson times for Sundays at 4:00 PM, establishing a clear communication plan should Nico need to reschedule due to illness.
Vocal Warm-up
Hydration and Electrolytes
Alternative Scare Tactics
SOVT Exercises
Singing with a Sore Throat
Emily led Jessica in a voice lesson focused on improving vocal projection and resonance. They worked on exercises to control airflow, eliminate nasality, and modify mouth space for different vocal qualities. They discussed scheduling the next lesson for the following Wednesday.
Chest Voice
Soft Palate Awareness
Voice Projection
Nasality
Vocal Color
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing
Blues Singing
Learner types for singing lessons
Adults
Beginners
Kids
Intermediate
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
Ear Training Software
Vocal coaches on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
