Stephanie Norris
Sing with expression and confidence in customized lessons exploring multiple vocal genres
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
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
Melody & Pitch
Sight Singing
Ear training
Music Performance Techniques
Singing
Harmony and Chords
Harmony & Counterpoint
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Singing concept taught by Stephanie
Stephanie guided Kiara through vocal exercises and song performance, making necessary technique adjustments due to Kiara's new braces. They concentrated on vocal registers, VBR, and connecting emotionally with the song to boost Kiara's tone and stamina. The upcoming lesson will commence with a review of these topics and a fresh rendition of the song.
Vocal Registers
Vowel Modification
Vibrato (VBR)
Breath Support for Airy Sound
Stephanie and Gabriel engaged in a vocal lesson, focusing on warm-ups for jaw relaxation, breath control, and dynamic variation. They then applied these techniques to a song, emphasizing emotional connection and lyrical interpretation, identifying themes like hope, longing, and excitement to guide their performance. Gabriel will practice the song, concentrating on its emotional and lyrical depth, and will resume his lessons in two weeks after a vacation.
Vocal Registers & Blending
Lyrical Emphasis for Musicality
Jaw Dropping for Vocal Relaxation
Vocal Dynamics (Crescendo/Decrescendo)
Stephanie and Chloe's recent singing lesson involved vocal warm-ups, including fruit-themed and bee-themed exercises. They then explored dynamics by singing "If Only," varying its loudness and breathiness. Stephanie introduced the concept of a musical siren, and Chloe showcased her beatboxing skills. They agreed to continue working on "If Only" in their next lesson.
Vocal Warm-ups
Vocal Dynamics (Loud/Soft)
Siren Vocal Exercise
Breathy Vocal Quality
Stephanie led a vocal lesson, focusing on warm-up routines, breath control, vibrato consistency, and belting techniques. The learner, who resides in West Mesa, practiced 'Hallelujah' and 'Winnie Foster,' concentrating on breath management and character-specific vocal delivery. They plan to continue working on new songs in future lessons.
Vibrato Control
Breath Support for Singing
Open Throat for Belting
Dynamic Range in Singing
Articulation (Tongue Twisters)
Stephanie guided Gabriel through vocal exercises aimed at improving his tone, register transitions, and breath control, with a particular focus on developing his falsetto. Gabriel then applied these techniques to a song, analyzing its lyrics and experimenting with emphasis to enhance musicality and emotional expression. For their next lesson, they plan to sing the entire song and incorporate crescendos and decrescendos. No city was mentioned in the class context.
Vocal Registers
Falsetto Support
Vocal Transition (Falsetto)
Musicality & Emphasis
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.
Vowel Modification for High Notes
Vocal Strain & Tickle
Breath Support (Balloon Imagery)
Navigating Vocal Breaks (Mix Voice)
Energetic Pause
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for Advanced
Singing for Intermediate
Singing for Adults
Singing for Kids
Singing for Beginners
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Metronome Apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing
Country Singing
Free lesson slots
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