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


Your vocal coach specialities
Music Performance Techniques
Vocal Training
Harmony & Counterpoint
Melody & Pitch
Ear training
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
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing

Singing concept taught by Zara
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
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
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
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
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
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
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for Adults
Singing for Beginners
Singing for Kids
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Ear Training Software
DAWs
Karaoke & backing track apps
Metronome Apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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