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Stephanie Norris

Sing with expression and confidence in customized lessons exploring multiple vocal genres

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Singing lessons - Stephanie Norris

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

Stephanie - Get to know your vocal coach

Growing up in choirs, musical theatre productions, and listening to music nearly constantly on the radio, my entire life has been defined by music. I recently graduated from San Diego State University with my BA in Theatre Performance, where I was also heavily involved in the musical theatre program. I have worked with the SDSU Concert Choir, mainstage musical theatre productions, and various student organizations to hone my singing skills, and love nothing more than sharing them with students. I have been teaching singing for about two years, working as an independent voice teacher and music director. I have worked with individual students on musical theatre, pop, country, and jazz. These lessons were centered on a love of singing, where we learned technique while singing songs the students personally loved and wanted to learn. I have also worked as a music director in plays with song, working with a variety of performers, some of whom had extensive music experience and some of whom had none. I have loved working with all my students and cannot wait to work with you as well!

Stephanie graduated from San Diego State University

Stephanie graduated from San Diego State University
Stephanie graduated from San Diego State University

Singing lessons highlights

I have experience in a variety of styles, but have a special place in my heart for musical theatre, pop, country, classical, and jazz. My lessons focus on technique, providing each student a necessary background in music theory, anatomy, and musicality. I love working with students on different styles, helping them discover what makes each style unique. I have worked with students in a variety of ages, from children to adults, and know how to introduce each age group to new styles and methods of singing. My teaching style is focused on support and comfortability. Singing can be very vulnerable, and I want my students to feel that they have an environment where they can safely try new things and push themselves to the next level without feeling judged. I have worked with voice teachers of my own since I was 15 years old, and know how it feels to be discouraged. I pride myself on creating a space where you can believe in yourself, because I will always believe in you. I can't wait to work with you!

Your vocal coach specialities

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Rhythm & Beat

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Harmony & Counterpoint

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Music theory

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Harmony and Chords

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Melody & Pitch

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Music Performance Techniques

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Scales and Modes

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Singing concept taught by Stephanie

Student learned 1 day ago

Stephanie worked with Kiara on vocal techniques, focusing on improving breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal tone within a song. During the lesson, she practiced warm-up exercises, addressed specific phrases in the song, and concentrated on maintaining vocal energy and proper body alignment. Stephanie also suggested stylistic elements to enhance the song's performance and scheduled a follow-up to continue refining these techniques.

Navigating Vocal Breaks (Mix Voice)

Vocal Strain & Tickle

Breath Support (Balloon Imagery)

Energetic Pause

Vowel Modification for High Notes

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Student learned 6 days ago

Stephanie worked with an individual from South Bend on vocal exercises and techniques to improve her performance of the song "We Can't Be Friends." They focused on warm-up routines, pitch correction, and breaking down riffs and runs into smaller, manageable components. Next time, they will reinforce the techniques learned and focus on breathing and tone, particularly in the chorus.

Riffs and Runs (Heart Shape)

Vocal Break Navigation

Breathy/Airy Sound (Ha)

Light Tone (La)

Pitch Adjustment

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Student learned 7 days ago

Stephanie worked with Jessica on vocal warm-ups and song performance. Their lesson focused on essential vocal techniques like breath control, vocal placement, and articulation, which they applied while practicing the song "Moment of My Life." Jessica's assignment was to continue practicing the song, ensuring she maintained the correct tempo and energy.

Breath Control for Low Notes

Articulation for Tongue Twisters

Vowel Modification (Diphthongs)

Mix Voice

Lip Trills

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Student learned 11 days ago

Stephanie and James focused their vocal lesson on warm-ups, register exercises, and song interpretation, specifically "Winnie Foster" and "Hallelujah." They refined vowel sounds and vibrato in "Winnie Foster" to match the character's persona and practiced breath control and riffs in "Hallelujah." Their next lesson will involve revisiting "Winnie Foster" and potentially continuing with "Hallelujah."

Breath Support for Vocal Control

Vibrato Control for Style

Jaw Dropping for Vocal Opening

Lazy Vowels (Character Singing)

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Student learned 13 days ago

The following is a summary of a lesson. Stephanie coached Gabriel on vocal techniques and warm-ups, specifically aiming to prepare his voice for belting and improve his breath control. They then moved on to "Speak to Me," analyzing and practicing the song with a keen focus on its tone, phrasing, and subtle riffs. To prepare for their next lesson, Stephanie assigned Gabriel the task of listening to the track to grasp its overall structure.

Soft Palate Control

Decrescendo Technique

Voice as an Instrument Analogy

Breath Support (Balloon Analogy)

Forward Vocal Placement

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Student learned 15 days ago

A vocal coach guided an individual through vocal exercises aimed at improving range and breath control. They then started learning the song "We Can't Be Friends," concentrating on specific vocal techniques such as trills and register transitions, and covered the first verse and chorus. The coach and the learner, who resides in the Rum Village area, are set to continue their work on the song in the next lesson.

Head Voice

Staccato

Vocal Trill

Register Shift

Jaw Drop

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for Advanced

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Singing for Kids

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Singing for Beginners

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Singing for Adults

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Singing for Intermediate

Interactive voice lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Pets are welcomed

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Record lessons

Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Metronome Apps

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Country Singing

Country Singing

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