Singing lessons - Yi Terranova
Masters degree
/ 30 min
Yi - Get to know your vocal coach
Hello all! My name is Yi, and I’m a singer/songwriter, stage performer, studio musician, and music Instructor. What makes me unique, is how my personal career took off while attending the Central Conservatory of Music in my hometown Beijing, where I was lucky enough to become discovered by a famous music producer. I had the privilege, and worked with top level professionals that the music industry has to offer! Because of that, I was lucky enough to experience the full scope of being a touring Headliner, where I gained much invaluable experience that comes with working at that highest of levels. From there, I went on to attend McNally Smith College of Music, located in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. where I received my Master’s degree in Music Performance - Vocals. Throughout that time, I’ve been taught by industry leading professionals for 12+ years, and have been instructing for 7+ years. I’ve taught every style from pop, to rock, jazz, R’n B, and musical theater. One constant thing that remains a great passion of mine, is in sharing all of my unique, well developed, knowledge and experience. I use this to create your very own personalized lesson plan, in order to help you achieve your musical aspirations regardless of your current leve, and transform you into the musician you can become!
Voice coach with a personal touch
88% students love how each voice lesson customized to their need
Recommended by 95% of parents
Praised for vocal growth and musical enthusiasm
Real-time feedback in singing lessons
Students get immediate, clear corrections to improve faster
Singing lessons highlights
My personalized tutoring approach focuses on: - Core Rhythm Training - Advanced Breathing and Breath control techniques - focus on pitch perfect practice - Confidence building - Patience - Song practice and choosing just to fit each student - stage performance experience - Motivation to create engaging and effective lessons. Specializing in rock, pop, country, movie,classical, and jazz singing, with each different genres I cater to a diverse range of students, including kids,adults, beginners, intermediates,and advanced singers. I utilize a variety of techniques tools like music software, video platforms, and interactive online resources to enhance the learning experience. With a curriculum tailored to each student’s needs, I have successfully taught over 200 students, help them develop their singing skills and their full potential.
Your vocal coach specialities
Melody & Pitch
Harmony & Counterpoint
Music Technology
Sight Singing
Vocal Training
Singing
Improvisation & Composition
Harmony and Chords
Music production & recording

Singing concept taught by Yi
In a voice lesson, Thee Rock Doll guided Levi Ware through vocal warm-ups and scales, applying techniques to enhance his performance of "Rolling in the Deep." Their work concentrated on breath control, vocal placement, and smooth transitions between vocal registers. Levi received exercises to practice scales and breathing techniques during the week, and Thee Rock Doll will provide audio recordings to support his ongoing practice.
Mask Singing (Vocal Placement)
Vocal Relaxation
Note Definition/Separation
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Thee Rock Doll and a student from Fresno reviewed piano pieces including "Standing in the Need of Prayer", "Alouette", and "Lavender is Blue". The lesson focused on rhythm, hand coordination, dotted quarter notes, and intervals. The learner practiced scales and finger positions, and will practice the songs with a metronome. Thee Rock Doll will send a picture of an additional song for practice, and they scheduled the next lesson for Monday.
Eighth Notes
Dotted Quarter Notes
Dotted Half Notes
Sixths Intervals
DC al Fine
Thee Rock Doll guided a singer from El Paso through vocal warm-up exercises, including breathing techniques and humming, before applying these techniques to singing 'The Drug In Me Is You'. The individual practiced matching notes and finding breathing points within the song's lyrics. They were instructed to practice the song up to the chorus, focusing on breathing and vocal techniques.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Placement/Resonance
Pitch Matching
Vocal Support
Thee Rock Doll guided an individual through practice lessons on pieces from two different music books and the jazz standard "Take Five." They focused on correct hand positions, fingerings, and rhythms, with the student, who resides in Sterling Hills, working on coordinating both hands. The assignment for the next lesson was to practice the left hand part of "Take Five" independently.
Hand Positions (Piano)
Note Identification & Rhythm
Practice Strategy (Separation)
During a piano lesson with Thee Rock Doll, Ruknul honed his skills, focusing on melodic intervals (seconds and thirds) and rhythm. He dedicated time to playing "O Clair de la Lune" and another piece, where he practiced identifying notes on the grand staff and maintaining a consistent rhythm. For his upcoming practice, Ruknul was assigned to continue identifying intervals and pieces from the lesson, and was also encouraged to print a grand staff for reference.
Melodic Intervals
Second Melodic Interval
Third Melodic Interval
Dynamic Markings (Piano)
Thee Rock Doll guided Sonia through the first page of the song "Rainbow," focusing on rhythm and chord accuracy. Sonia, who calls Coconut Grove home, practiced identifying notes and chords, particularly in a challenging section with a time signature change. The tutor recommended practicing the piece in separate hands and focusing on note accuracy before adding vocals, with plans to continue working on the song's first two pages in the next lesson.
Key Signature
Chord Identification
Rhythm Changes
Dotted Notes
Separate Hands Practice
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Looping Software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Ear Training Software
Vocal pitch training apps
Vocal tuner apps
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for Beginners
Singing for Kids
Singing for Adults
Singing for Intermediate
Singing for Advanced
Interactive voice lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons

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