Daniel Walker
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Singing lessons - Daniel Walker
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
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


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.
Your vocal coach specialities
Music Technology
Music production & recording
Melody & Pitch
Vocal Training
Harmony & Counterpoint
Singing
Music theory
Improvisation & Composition

Singing concept taught by Daniel
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
Identifying M1 and M2
The 'H' Sound and Open Face
Pelvic Floor Support and 'Passing Gas' Analogy
Straw Analogy: Body as an Air Column
The session focused on vocal techniques for opera singing, including breathing exercises, resonance, and tongue positioning. The student worked on applying these techniques to an aria and a musical theater song, with emphasis on maintaining proper breath support and vocal placement. The student was assigned exercises to improve awareness and control of their vocal technique through detailed physical self-observation.
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Breath Support
Resonance and Vocal Placement
Vibrato and Free Singing
Tongue Position and Vowel Formation
Bridging Registers and Avoiding the 'Crack'
Physical Awareness and Intention
Daniel-Leon and Matia collaborated on vocal techniques, tackling both a contemporary song, "Nightflyer," and an Italian aria. Their lesson focused on dynamic vocal register shifts for "Nightflyer" and refining pronunciation and breath control for the aria. They utilized the IPA dictionary to enhance Italian diction, and Matia's homework was to transcribe the aria lyrics phonetically for their next review.
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
IPA for Italian Pronunciation
Italian Vowel Purity (No Diphthongs)
Operatic Breath Support
Vocal Dynamics (Swell & Messa di Voce)
Daniel-Leon Kit coached Arab Boy on vocal techniques, primarily focusing on improving English annunciation and helping him access higher vocal registers. During the lesson, they meticulously worked on specific song phrases, breaking down pronunciation and rhythm, and explored various techniques for achieving smoother vocal transitions. For the next lesson, Arab Boy was assigned a Spanish song to practice, with the aim of allowing him to concentrate purely on technique without the added challenge of language barriers.
Vocal Placement (Head Voice vs. Chest Voice)
English Vowel Pronunciation for Singing
Legato and Smooth Phrasing
Lazy Singing for Natural English
Daniel-Leon Kit conducted a vocal lesson with Matia Burnett in Austin, emphasizing breath control, resonance, and register transitions within the songs "Daddy You Been on My Mind" and "Hempstead." Matia engaged in targeted exercises to enhance her vocal placement, articulation, and dynamic control. For their next lesson in two weeks, they decided to continue refining "Hempstead" and for each to select an additional song.
Vocal Resonance
Song Interpretation
Jaw Drop and Soft Palate Lift
Register Transitions
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Rhythmic Percussion in Singing
Daniel-Leon Kit provided a vocal lesson to Arab Boy, focusing on vocal recovery techniques and expanding vocal range. The instruction emphasized exercises promoting resonance and proper breath support. During the lesson, they practiced semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, humming, and applying the 'meow' sound to help Arab Boy access his mixed voice. For their next lesson, Arab Boy was assigned to select a song to dissect and practice applying the techniques learned.
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises
Resonance and Vibration
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Vocal Health and Cigarettes
Vocal Exercises and Consistency
Importance of Nasal Consonants
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing for advanced
Interactive voice lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Vocal tuner apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing

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