Kristopher Gottlieb
Top Rated Multi-Instrumentalist & Voice Instructor with 15+ Years Professional Experience
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Kristopher Gottlieb
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Kristopher - Get to know your vocal coach
I am Kristopher Gottlieb, a multi-instrumentalist, guitarist, and vocalist with over 15 years of touring, studio, and teaching experience. My lessons focus on practical, real-world skills that build genuine musical fluency. Every session is tailored to your current level and goals. My core focus centers on interval training, relative pitch, and tracking chord progressions. A major element of my approach includes targeted, practice-based exercises designed to help you develop both relative pitch and perfect pitch over time. To support your technical precision and endurance, I also integrate essential breathing fundamentals into our routine. Through this framework, you will learn to transcribe music by ear, harmonize naturally, and connect what you hear directly to your voice or instrument. I work with students of all ages, including adults managing busy lives. To make learning sustainable, I provide a highly flexible schedule and a relaxed, patient lesson pace. Whether you want to fix a specific blind spot or completely overhaul your aural skills, we can develop a routine that works for you. All musical styles are welcome, from rock to pop. I will provide custom exercises for you to use at home. Feel free to send a message to discuss your goals and book your first session.
Your vocal coach specialities
Scales and Modes
Improvisation & Composition
Ear training
Music Technology
Singing
Rhythm & Beat
Harmony and Chords
Vocal Training
Sight Singing
Harmony & Counterpoint
CoTutorAI modules
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Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
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
Singing concepts taught by Kristopher
Student and Tutor worked on advanced guitar strumming patterns and rhythmic emphasis techniques, practicing along with several songs to apply the concepts. They also explored specific chord voicings, such as a suspended D and the George Harrison G, for smoother transitions and richer sounds. The session concluded with a review of song structure analysis and a brief introduction to the Nashville Number System, with a plan to continue practice.
Mastering Tempo and Performance Nuance
Strumming Dynamics & Emphasis (The "Subtraction Game")
Dynamic Chord Voicings & Suspended Chords
Deconstructing Song Structures & Chord Timing
Acoustic Guitar as a Rhythmic & Percussive Tool
The Student and Tutor worked on playing and singing "Time of My Life" on the guitar, focusing on correct chord voicings and dynamic strumming techniques using a 'basketball dribbling' analogy. They also discussed singing projection and tempo control. With the Student's father, they brainstormed future topics including fingerpicking patterns, learning classic guitar solos like "She Shook Me All Night Long," and exploring alternative tunings for continued academic progress.
Vocal Projection using Visual Cues
Easy C Minor Chord Variation
B7 Chord Finger Placement
Strumming Dynamics: The Basketball Dribble Analogy
Introduction to Guitar Solos & Embellishments
Student and Tutor focused on ukulele fundamentals. They covered musical intervals, practiced constructing major scales on single strings, and worked on C, A minor, F, G, and E minor chords. Two specific strumming patterns were practiced, and proper wrist posture was emphasized. The Student was advised to practice the chords and strumming patterns daily.
Proper Hand & Wrist Posture
Musical Intervals
Major Scale Construction (Whole & Half Steps)
Essential Ukulele Chords (C
Am
F
G
Em)
The Student and Tutor practiced playing two songs on the guitar: "Man of the Year" and "Stupid Song." They focused on chord progressions, specific strumming patterns, and techniques such as bassline walk-downs for the first song and adapting piano parts for the second. The plan for the next session includes continuing to work on the bridge of "Stupid Song."
Adapting Piano/Keyboard Songs for Guitar
Dynamic Strumming Patterns & String Emphasis
Bassline Walkdown Technique
Chord Progression & Timing Adaptation
Capo Usage for Key Changes
The Student and Tutor worked on guitar techniques, specifically practicing a plucking pattern and chord changes for a song, strumming chord progressions, and exploring the open F chord shape. They also delved into pentatonic scales, alternate picking, and foundational music theory concepts. The Tutor will provide relevant chord charts and pentatonic patterns for the Student to practice before their next rescheduled session.
Plucking Pattern & Chord Transitions
Clean Chord Voicings & Open F Chord
Minor Pentatonic Scales & Fingerwork
Strumming Dynamics & Root Note Emphasis
Effective Practice & Muscle Memory
The Student and Tutor practiced ukulele skills, including tuning, reviewing and learning new chord shapes (C, A minor, F, G, E minor), and applying a new strumming pattern. The session then shifted to vocal exercises, covering solfege in various keys, practicing thirds and sixth intervals, and working on minor scales. The Tutor suggested practicing the new strumming pattern as follow-up.
Vocal Drills: Solfege Intervals & Minor Scales
Ukulele Tuning Fundamentals
Core Ukulele Chords: C
A minor
F
G
New E minor Chord: The 'Stair-Step' Shape
New Strumming Pattern: "Down
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Vocal tuner apps
DAWs
Ear Training Software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Vocal pitch training apps
Looping Software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Note taking
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