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Zara R

Singing Lessons for Pop and Jazz Styles | Middlesbrough College Educator

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Singing lessons - Zara R

Diploma degree

/ 30 min

Meet Zara

Zara - Get to know your vocal coach

Hi, I’m Zara — a passionate singing tutor with a diploma in Music Performance, dedicated to helping you find your unique voice and build confidence through music. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I offer supportive, personalized lessons tailored just for you. I'm a nurturing, understanding teacher that encourages mistakes and learning from them, this is a no-judgement safe space to learn! My specialty is vocals, but I’m a musician of many colours: I’ve been an active performer for two years, gaining valuable experience at local venues and dedicating over 300 hours to practice. I believe in continuous growth, striving to be the best version of myself — as a vocalist, artist, and teacher. Beyond singing, I also have years of experience tutoring instruments like guitar, piano, bass, and ukulele. Additionally, I bring industry experience in Music Event Management, Radio Hosting, and Event Hosting. I’m available Mondays and Tuesdays between 11 AM and 6 PM BST, providing a relaxed and encouraging environment where you can develop at your own pace. Let’s make your singing journey enjoyable and rewarding together! **NOTE FOR DEMOS** - If possible, try to book a demo on Monday or Tuesdays as I a completely free to teach on those days.

Zara graduated from Middlesbrough College

Zara graduated from Middlesbrough College
Zara graduated from Middlesbrough College

Your vocal coach specialities

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Music Performance Techniques

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Vocal Training

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Harmony & Counterpoint

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Melody & Pitch

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Ear training

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Singing

Singing lessons highlights

My teaching approach centers around personalized tutoring that is breathing-focused, engaging and confidence building. I specialise in Pop singing, Jazz singing and general singing lessons for students who are beginners to intermediate - or just looking to refine your skills! You are not too young or too old to learn singing, no matter where you are in your journey, I'm here to help. I ensure my students build confidence whilst learning with me, all questions are welcome, curiosity to learn is best. My strengths as a teacher lies in fostering supportive and encouraging environment, students will progress to a confident version of themselves, and become proud of the growth and targets they reach. I am also disability friendly, no matter who you are and what your requirements be, I will be able to help you feel comfortable in class. Our demo classrooms will be operating via Google Meet, (or Wiingy's call function if you enrol with me) to encourage an immersive learning experience online. By incorporating several tools such as vocal tuning, pitch tracking, scales, and vocal warm-ups/exercises, you will receive in-depth feedback on your vocal technique, control, and progress — all in real time. Each session is designed to help you grow with clear goals, personalized exercises, and supportive guidance to bring out the best in your voice.

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

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Singing concept taught by Zara

Student learned 6 days ago

The session centered on music composition, with the student refining a baseline using cello and piano. They experimented with octaves, chord progressions, and the use of 'space' to enhance the music's emotional impact. The tutor assigned the student to experiment with the new chords and bass notes before the next session.

Intensity Control Through Note Addition

Instrument Juxtaposition

Chord Selection and Harmonization

Musical Space and its Importance

Half-Octave Harmonization and Chord Dependency

Limitations of Instrument Range

Baseline Development Through Root Notes

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Student learned 11 days ago

The student worked on improving their vocal performance of a song, focusing on diction, rhythm, and pitch. They practiced breath control, diaphragm engagement, and note accuracy. The tutor assigned specific sections of the song to practice before the next session.

Diction and Enunciation

Finding Emphasis in Lyrics

Breath Control and Diaphragm Support

Playing with Sounds and Variations

Note Accuracy and Pitch

Connecting Lines and Phrases

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Student learned 14 days ago

The student and tutor worked on improving vocal technique for a song, specifically focusing on transitioning between chest and mixed voice and achieving a forward, nasal tone. Breathing and vocal exercises were practiced to support airflow and strengthen the student's ability to switch between registers. The tutor assigned practice exercises focusing on nasal technique and vocal placement for the next session.

Jaw Position and Resonance

Vocal Cord Closure

Nasal Resonance

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Support

Forward Placement in Singing

Mixed Voice Development

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Student learned 16 days ago

The Student practiced a challenging riff from a song, focusing on breath control, resonance, and proper mouth and tongue positioning. The session included vocal exercises and breaking down the riff into manageable sections. The Student will practice the song independently, and Good Night and Go will be the focus of the next session.

Riff Breakdown and Memorization

Mouth Shape and Vocal Tone

Vocal Exercises: 'Who' and 'N'

Resonance and Placement

Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Student learned 20 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on harmonizing a cello and piano track, focusing on how to address clashing notes by adjusting keys and using techniques to create a fuller sound. They also discussed how dissonance and harmony are used in different genres of music and covered topics like vocal doubling and panning. The follow-up plan is to continue working on the fullness of the track.

Keys and Scales

Dissonance and Harmony

Root Notes and Chord Construction

Fullness and Space in Music

Vocal Doubling

Panning and Stereo Imaging

Velocity

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Student learned 20 days ago

The session centered on refining vocal techniques, including breath control, resonance, and developing a mixed voice, through exercises and song application. The student worked on proper tongue placement and jaw dropping for clearer resonance. Homework includes practicing exercises for chest and mixed voice, with the tutor providing a video resource for further study.

Vocal Fry

Tongue Placement for Resonance

Mixed Voice

Jaw Drop and Vocal Forwardness

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Resonance and Tone Placement

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for Adults

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Singing for Beginners

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Singing for Kids

Interactive voice lessons

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

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Chat for quick help

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Mobile joining

Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Ear Training Software

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DAWs

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Metronome Apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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