Daniel Walker
Whether you want to better for karaoke or blow the casting director away at your next audition, we’ll adapt a curriculum for your desired goals!
Loading...
Show all photos
Daniel Walker
Bachelors degree
Enroll after the free trial
Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
/ lesson
30 lessons
15% off
/ lesson
20 lessons
10% off
/ lesson
10 lessons
5% off
/ lesson
5 lessons
-
/ lesson
1 lessons
-
/ lesson
Daniel - Get to know your vocal coach
As a seasoned online tutor with over 7 years of experience in singing lessons, I am Daniel Walker, a Bachelors-educated expert in vocal training. My specialized areas include Folk, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Classical, and Rock Singing. I excel in personalized learning, covering Ear Training, Harmony, Improvisation, Music Theory, and more. As a singer who was being trained by professionals and still felt like I was floundering trying to figure things out, I believe I have a niche of teaching some very complicated ideals into layman’s terms. It’s all about making the body and voice work for you and not against you. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced singer, I tailor lessons to enhance your skills. Do you want to know how to hit those high notes? What about singing live versus singing for the studio? Let's hit the right notes together and unlock your true singing potential!
Daniel graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato
Your vocal coach specialities
Music production & recording
Ear training
Harmony and Chords
Music Performance Techniques
Improvisation & Composition
Music theory
Rhythm & Beat
Harmony & Counterpoint
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for advanced
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing lessons highlights
My teaching approach focuses on motivating students, building their confidence, and enhancing their musicality through personalized lessons. I specialize in Jazz, Movie, Classical, Pop, Rock, Folk, and Blues Singing. I use a variety of tech tools for interactive online learning, including Google Apps, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. I follow a structured curriculum tailored to each student's level, whether they are beginners or advanced singers. My audience includes students aged 10 and above, seeking singing lessons at different proficiency levels. My patient and breathing-focused methods ensure a supportive environment for students to thrive in their vocal journey. What do you want to accomplish? Are high notes even important to you? Does your desired style of singing require you to belt or do riffs and runs? I want you to be able to do what you want to do safely and with longevity.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Singing concepts taught by Daniel
The student practiced vocal exercises and worked on singing "Neverland," focusing on breath control, resonance, and vocal placement to improve performance quality. The tutor introduced the Esteel vocal technique and emphasized storytelling through song. The student was assigned to analyze lyrics as a script and to explore various musical styles.
Understanding Cover Tones
Storytelling Through Song
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Breath Support
Speech Level Singing
Resonance and Overtones
Vocal Placement: Facial Resonance and Chest Voice
The session focused on vocal rehabilitation post-illness, incorporating semi-occluded vocal tract exercises and breath support techniques. The Student practiced articulation and enunciation in singing, applying the learned techniques to a song. The Student was assigned to continue practicing the current song and to begin learning a new song, 'Folded'.
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises
Nasal Resonance and Facial Vibration
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Breath Support (360° Breath)
Vocal Placement and Resonance Adjustment
Articulation and Enunciation
Mix Belt Technique
The student and tutor worked on breath control, vocal placement, and resonance techniques to improve singing. The student practiced these techniques with a song, focusing on achieving a lighter vocal weight and clearer pronunciation. The homework is to practice applying these techniques to another song and explore online resources for further learning.
Resonance and Vibration
Resetting Breath and Notes
Vocal Weight: Light vs. Heavy
Facial Resonance and 'Dopey' Headspace
Mind-Body Connection
Engaging Breath Support
Double Inhale Breathing Technique
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal rehabilitation and discussed strategies for approaching different songs in a recital setting. The session included vocal warm-ups targeting the lower register and exercises to improve cord closure. The Student applied these techniques to various songs, focusing on maintaining proper resonance and vocal transitions.
Cord Closure and Compression
Applying Technique Across Genres
The Athleticism of Singing
M1 and M2 Vocal Registers
Vocal Warm-up: Lower Register Focus
Vocal Placement and Resonance
The session focused on vocal techniques to improve tone and resonance, as well as stylistic choices in singing. The student worked on breathing exercises and analyzed the song "Easy on Me" by Adele, focusing on breath control and vowel pronunciation. The student was assigned to practice the song and choose a new song with more power for the next lesson.
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVT)
Resonance and Overtones
Breath Control and Support
Phonetic Lyric Breakdown
Musical Phrasing
Vocal Fry
Maintaining Resonance
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal techniques to improve register transitions and high note access, focusing on identifying M1 and M2 registers. Breathing exercises and support mechanisms were explored, with specific application to the song 'Glitter and Be Gay'. The student was advised to practice Queen of the Night.
Physical Registers: M0
M1
M2
and M3
Vocal Cool-Down and Speaking Technique
Straw Analogy: Body as an Air Column
Pelvic Floor Support and 'Passing Gas' Analogy
The 'H' Sound and Open Face
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Vocal tuner apps
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Vocal coaches on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
