Toby Smith
Professional vocal coach with over 15 years of teaching experience- Elevate your voice and learn to use your full vocal potential!
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Toby Smith
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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Toby - Get to know your vocal coach
As a singer with over 20 years of experience, a Grade 8 Distinction in Trinity's Singing exams, and professional experience performing in the most prestigious cathedrals in the UK, (St Paul's, Westminster Abbey, Carnegie Hall), I am expertly placed to help both new and experienced singers improve to the next level. I have been teaching students for 15 years, and have experience with all manner of vocal ranges and ages, so you can be sure that your lessons will be tailored to your exact needs and profile. I specialise in vocal control and vocal techniques, making sure that not only can you sing to the best of your ability, but that you can do so safely and while protecting your voice. I focus less on musical theory and more on practical control, allowing you to get singing the pieces you want to sing, in the way you want to sing them, as quickly as possible. Let's start your vocal journey and explore the full potential of your voice together! Book a lesson to get started!
Toby graduated from Lancaster University
Your vocal coach specialities
Harmony & Counterpoint
Ear training
Rhythm & Beat
Melody & Pitch
Harmony and Chords
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for advanced
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing lessons highlights
My lessons focus on building my students understanding of the bodily functions surrounding singing, in order to best utilise their own voice. For example, breathing exercises, diaphragm control, and an understanding of 4 main voice types, (head, chest, mix, and falsetto), are crucial, alongside knowing what vocal category you fall in to. You cannot teach a tenor, the same way you teach a baritone. This basic understanding is what underpins all my lessons. Therefore, each student receives a lesson plan that focuses on their individual vocal profile, goals, and needs, in order to make sure that singing feels like fun, not a job, as nobody wants music to feel like a chore. I have created personalised curriculums for over 100 students, helping them develop their skills for personal goals, professional opportunities, or grades, if they so wish.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Movie Singing
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Free Tutor Swap
Singing concepts taught by Toby
The student and tutor worked on vocal techniques, focusing on managing the vocal break and improving transitions into falsetto. They practiced exercises for vocal control, airflow, and diaphragm support, and explored different approaches to hitting challenging notes in songs. The session also briefly touched on musical harmony and pitch accuracy.
Vocal Break Transition (Falsetto)
Rock Singing Technique vs. Vocal Health
Vocal Tension and 'Guttural Stop'
Pitch Accuracy and Intervals
Diaphragm Support and Breathing
Vocal Technique: Vibrato
AI Music Generation and Songwriting
Vocal Technique: Slurring and Connected Phrasing
Vocal Production: Nasality and Openness
Vocal Health and Warm-ups
The tutor and student explored vocal techniques, focusing on vibrato and belting. They analyzed vocal performances, practiced exercises to improve breath support and vocal control, and discussed the nuances of different singing styles. The student received feedback on their progress and a plan for future lessons was set.
Vocal Support and Breath Control
Belting: Definition and Nuances
Vocal Registers and Register Transitions (Breaks)
Vibrato Techniques and Application
The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish grammar, specifically focusing on the imperative and conditional moods, and their usage in requests and hypothetical situations. They practiced translation with a level three article to apply learned concepts and planned to explore the subjunctive mood in future sessions.
The 'Si' (If) Clause and Conditional Sentences
Conditional Mood in Spanish
Imperative Mood in Spanish
Moods vs. Tenses in Spanish
The Tutor and Student focused on vocal technique, particularly mixed voice development and vibrato. They practiced warm-ups, discussed diaphragmatic support, and explored different methods for producing vibrato. The Student was assigned practice with various vibrato techniques for the next lesson.
Vocal Warm-ups and Vowel Sounds
Vibrato Techniques
Breath Control and Support
Vocal Register Transitions (Mix Voice)
The student completed a mock SAT Reading and Writing practice test, with the tutor providing guidance and reviewing answers. They focused on understanding concepts like generalization, sentence function, and standard English conventions, identifying areas for improvement in grammar and punctuation for future study.
Standard English Conventions: Grammar and Punctuation
Sentence Function and Contextual Clues
Understanding 'Generalization' in Context
SAT Reading & Writing Mock Exam Strategy
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Vocal pitch training apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
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