Kristopher Gottlieb
Train with a Plano East graduate who offers supportive vocal lessons to help you grow in any genre
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Kristopher Gottlieb
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Kristopher - Get to know 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!
Your vocal coach specialities
Improvisation & Composition
Harmony & Counterpoint
Rhythm & Beat
Ear training
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Sight Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Vocal Training
Singing
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for Kids
Adult/Professionals
Singing for Intermediate
Singing for Beginners
All levels
School
Singing for Adults
College
Singing lessons highlights
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!
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
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Rock Singing
Blues Singing
Folk Singing
Country Singing

15 days Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Singing concepts taught by Kristopher
The student and tutor reviewed guitar techniques, focusing on specific songs like "Runaway to Mars" and discussing chord voicings and strumming patterns. They also explored vocal exercises and their relation to guitar playing, including interval training and using solfege. The session touched upon music theory, such as blues scales and their integration with chords, and introduced advanced concepts like the CAGED system and modal theory for scale application.
Blues Scale and Improvisation
Chord Voicings and Inversions
Vocalizing Scales and Intervals
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises, scales, intervals, and ear training to improve pitch and breath control. They practiced singing specific notes and songs, and discussed potentially using a ukulele in future lessons for song accompaniment. The session concluded with a review of vocal techniques and the student's performance.
Vocal Registers and Resonance
Musical Intervals and Chord Progressions
Breath Control and Support
Vocal Warm-ups and Ear Training
The tutor and student reviewed and practiced various guitar scales, including the seven modes of the major scale and different positions of pentatonic scales. They then applied these concepts by working on chord changes and strumming patterns for the song "Ghost Town," with a focus on cleaning up the F major chord.
Movable Scale Patterns
The Seven Modes of the Major Scale
Chord Progressions and Strumming Patterns
Pentatonic Scales: Positions and Application
The tutor and student worked on guitar technique, analyzing song structures and chord progressions for "Everything Under the Sun" and another song. They then transitioned to music theory, specifically learning and practicing the five movable pentatonic scale shapes in various positions.
Guitar Chord Voicings and Strumming Patterns
Rhythm and Timing in Music Performance
Pentatonic Scales: Shapes and Application
The student and tutor worked on advanced guitar techniques, including exploring open tunings, experimenting with melodic intervals, and practicing complex strumming and fingerpicking patterns. They meticulously analyzed and practiced specific sections of "Sultans of Swing," focusing on accurate execution of licks, slides, and bends, and planned to continue this practice next session.
Rhythmic Precision in Strumming and Picking
Tuning Systems and Harmonic Expansion (Fourths)
Melody and Counter-Melody with Sixths
Guitar Techniques: Slides
Bends
and Vibrato
Interpreting Tabs vs. Aural Learning
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises focusing on pitch accuracy and vocal control through scales and intervals. They practiced specific vocalizations and revisited a song to improve melodic phrasing and pitch matching. The session concluded with exercises designed to enhance the student's ability to respond to random musical prompts.
Randomized Interval and Note Practice
Vocal Projection and Mouth Shape
Vocal Intervals and Pitch Matching
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills and Tongue Trills
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Vocal tuner apps
Looping Software
Ear Training Software
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking

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