Kristopher Gottlieb
Train with a Plano East graduate who offers supportive vocal lessons to help you grow in any genre
Private lessons - Kristopher Gottlieb
Diploma degree
$18
$17
/ 30 min
About your vocal coach
My name is Kristopher Gottlieb, and I'm a seasoned guitarist and vocalist with more than ten years teaching experience and over fifteen years of professional experience writing, recording, and touring in various bands of different genres. I've toured the US extensively and have played and sang in venues from theaters and festivals, to restaurants and coffee shops around the globe. Specializing in music theory, songwriting, vocals and lead/harmony guitar, I offer tailored, top-notch lessons covering breathing techniques, diction and projection, scales, ear training and song repertoire, I cover it all! Whether you're a compete beginner or a seasoned singer looking for inspiration to hone your skills, I cater to all levels, including adults and kids of all ages. Let's hit those notes together with personalized learning and expert teaching. Book your lessons today for a tailored musical journey like never before!
Voice coach with a personal touch
88% students love how each voice lesson customized to their need
Vocal coach who listens and adapts
The teachers flexible approach earns praise from parents
Flexible scheduling for singing lessons
90% of students say voice lessons easily fit into their weekly routine
Singing lessons overview
My lessons are crafted with a creative and empathetic approach, integrating music theory seamlessly with fundamental technique for an enjoyable, well-rounded and thorough learning experience that's fun and inspiring. Specializing in guitar and vocals, I've catered to a diverse audience of over fifty students, ranging from children to adults at various skill levels and music interests. I've taught students from the earliest beginners and child prodigies, to adult hobbyists and professional touring music producers, and tailor my lessons to each individual based on their specific focus and musical goals. By infusing expressive musicality into each lesson, I ensure that students not only grasp the fundamentals, but also develop a deep passion for music and an inspiration to explore, listen, and grow. This fosters proficiency in a fun and interactive learning environment that they can apply to their musical journey!
Your vocal coach specialities
Ear training
Music Performance Techniques
Scales and Modes
Music Technology
Music History
Melody & Pitch
Harmony & Counterpoint
Music theory
Sight Singing
Harmony and Chords
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Singing concept taught by Kristopher
Kristopher Gottlieb taught Hannah guitar, focusing on strumming patterns and chord progressions for "Candy the Apollo Tune" and "Jersey Giant." Hannah practiced specific strumming techniques, chord changes, and muting. Kristopher will send Hannah written chord progressions and strumming patterns for reference.
Keeping Time
Palm Muting
Strumming Pattern Subtraction
Chord Changes & Finger Placement
Emphasis on Upstrokes
Kristopher Gottlieb and Karan Sheth discussed the relationship between the CAGED system and modes, harmonic minor scales, and fretboard memorization techniques. Kristopher introduced perfect fourths tuning as a method for visualizing scales and shared a shredding sequence for practice. They scheduled a longer session for the following day to further explore these concepts.
Perfect Fourths Tuning
CAGED System and Modes
Harmonic Minor Scale
Fretboard Memorization
1357 Sequence
Kristopher and Jay worked on learning a punk song by ear, focusing on riffs, strumming patterns, and finger placements in a drop C# tuning. They addressed technical challenges like string buzzing and bending techniques. Kristopher will send Jay a recording of the riffs for practice, and they scheduled the next lesson for Thursday at 7 PM.
Drop C# Tuning
Punk Riff Construction
String Bending
Barre Chords
Alternate Picking
Kristopher is giving Hannah guitar lessons. They've worked on the song "28," focusing on chord progressions, strumming patterns, and chord variations. They also practiced E minor pentatonic and A minor/C major scales, emphasizing finger placement, improvisation, and smooth transitions. Kristopher stressed the importance of alternating between chords and scales to prevent hand fatigue and encouraged Hannah to suggest songs for future lessons.
Chord Variations
Scale Positions
Pentatonic Scales
Chord Progressions
Muscle Memory
Kristopher Gottlieb led Joss through vocal exercises, focusing on breath control, diction, and vibrato techniques. They practiced scales and intervals and began working on Adele's "Crazy Over You." Joss plans to visit music stores to find a suitable guitar, and they scheduled their next lesson for the following week.
Finding Pitch
Vocal Shape and Diction
Breath Control
Overcoming Stage Fright
Vibrato
Kristopher Gottlieb and Luke Wyles reviewed guitar techniques, including navigating scales on different strings, sweep picking, and arpeggio variations. They also discussed Luke's songwriting process, focusing on bassline construction and creating transitions for a new song. Kristopher offered specific advice on bass progressions and chord choices, and they agreed to dedicate the next session to songwriting techniques.
Diatonic Major and Minor Shapes
Vocal Melody Writing
Transitioning in Songwriting
Bass and Guitar Interplay
Arpeggios and Sweeping
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Rock Singing
Blues Singing
Folk Singing
Country Singing
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in voice lessons
Vocal pitch training apps
Vocal tuner apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Looping Software
Student types for singing lessons
School
College
Adult/Professionals
All levels
Singing for Adults
Singing for Kids
Singing for Beginners
Singing for Intermediate
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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