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
Vocal Training
Harmony & Counterpoint
Melody & Pitch
Improvisation & Composition
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Music theory
Music production & recording
Sight Singing
Music Performance Techniques
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 beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
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
The Student and Tutor began the session with vocal warm-ups, practicing solfège and minor scales. They then selected a new song, "Blue Electric Man," to work on with the ukulele. The lesson focused on ukulele tuning, learning a new strumming pattern, practicing chord progressions with G and C chords, and introducing the C minor chord.
Mastering the 'Down
Down
Up
Up
Down
Up' Strumming Pattern
Ukulele Tuning Fundamentals
Vocal Solfege and Warm-ups
Student and Tutor began with vocal warm-ups, focusing on breathing techniques and scales to prepare the voice. They then engaged in a detailed analysis and practice of the song "Jesus is the best thing that ever happened to me," working on melodic interpretation, octave adjustments, and specific vocal techniques like vibrato. The follow-up plan includes continuing to practice this song and exploring it in various keys to best suit the Student's vocal range.
Breathing for Vocal Control
Vocal Embellishments: Controlled Vibrato
Deconstructing Songs for Learning
Arpeggio Practice (1-3-5-7)
Vowel Shapes and Mouth Position
Octave Comfort & Song Key Transposition
The Student and Tutor continued their work on guitar, practicing various pentatonic scale patterns in the key of A minor/C major. They reviewed Position One, learned Positions Five, Two, Three, and Four, focusing on connections between patterns and improvisation techniques. The session concluded with an introduction to the open F chord and a discussion on its movable shape.
The Open F Chord (and Movable Shapes)
Optimizing Guitar Technique: Thumb Placement
Practicing Pentatonics with Backing Tracks
Sliding Between Pentatonic Positions for Improvisation
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Pentatonic Scale Positions in A Minor/C Major
The Student and Tutor worked on guitar scales, including pentatonic, Ionian, and Aeolian modes, incorporating singing with solfège for ear training and vocal posture. They also practiced guitar harmonics and began learning the song "Sapphire" by Ed Sheeran, focusing on specific chord shapes and an advanced strumming pattern. Homework involves practicing the new strumming pattern with emphasis and experimenting with the looper for recording.
Chords & Dynamic Strumming for "Sapphire"
Producing Natural Guitar Harmonics
Exploring Pentatonic and Ionian Scales
Singing for Guitarists: Posture & Breath
Looper Pedal Rhythmic Foundations
The session focused on vocal warm-ups and ukulele practice. The Student performed various vocal exercises including soulfish, ski, thirds, and long holds to improve range and breath control. They also practiced the song "Riptide" on the ukulele, focusing on chords, strumming patterns, and integrating vocals, with plans to cover F major 7 next week.
Basic Ukulele Chords and Strumming Patterns
Understanding Song Structure Fundamentals
Integrating Vocals and Ukulele Playing
Essential Ukulele Tuning
Vocal Interval Training
Vocal Warm-ups and Solfege
Student and Tutor addressed guitar setup issues, including looper pedal connections and amp settings, and extensively practiced guitar tuning by ear. They worked on guitar bending techniques and discussed practicing specific chords for a song. The session also incorporated foundational vocal lessons, covering solfege, proper breathing, posture, and mouth shapes for improved singing.
Vowel Shapes for Enhanced Vocal Tone
Vocal Breathing Techniques
Guitar & Looper Setup Essentials
Ear Training Through Solfege & Scales
Guitar Bending for Finger Strength
Mastering Challenging Chords: B Minor Bar Chord
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Vocal tuner apps
DAWs
Vocal synthesizers & harmonizer apps
Vocal pitch training apps
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Record lessons
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