Erika Torres
I Can Make You an Incredible Singer: Build Real Technique, Real Confidence, and Unlock Your Full Potential
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Erika Torres
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Erika - Get to know your vocal coach
Erika Torres is a dynamic vocalist, baritone saxophonist, and dedicated music educator based in New Orleans. Blending influences like Ronnie Cuber, Ella Fitzgerald, Mariah Carey, Fred Wesley, and Aretha Franklin, Erika’s sound is equal parts groove, soul, and power. Her voice is known for its warm tone, wide range, and R&B agility, while her baritone sax playing delivers bold, bluesy energy. A Loyola University music graduate, Erika has performed with acclaimed acts including The Love Muscles, her own band Erika Torres & Co., and at international events like the Mid Europe Summer Music Festival in Austria. She was mentored by Grammy-winning saxophonist Jason Mingledorff and Sarah Vaughan Vocal Competition winner Quiana Lynell, whose guidance helped shape Erika’s artistry and teaching philosophy. As a passionate teacher, Erika leads music and vocal workshops for students of all ages, both privately and in group settings, with a focus on confidence, technique, and joy. Whether performing or teaching, Erika brings soulful authenticity and deep musical knowledge to every space she enters.
Singing lessons highlights
Do you want to be an incredible singer? I can get you there. I am a serious, detail oriented professional with a vast knowledge of different techniques ranging from jazz to gospel music. I love teaching hard-working students willing to put in the time, focus and effort to take their voice to the next level - no matter the skill level, whether you're an absolute beginner to very advanced. I specialize in taking advanced skills like developing a beautiful tone, singing riffs & runs, and building your belt, and breaking it down into applicable exercises you can add into your warmup for long term growth. My voice and educational style has garnered over 2 million channel views on Youtube as I am very passionate about mastering the voice and there is nothing more rewarding than helping other people get there. I truly believe anyone can sing.
Trusted vocal coach for all levels
Guides beginners to advanced singers with tailored techniques
Vocal coach who listens and adapts
The teachers flexible approach earns praise from parents
Voice lessons that build stage readiness
Students report better comfort and control during live performances
Your vocal coach specialities
Music Performance Techniques
Improvisation & Composition
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Scales and Modes
Vocal Training
Singing concepts taught by Erika
The session focused on vocal warm-ups and piano fundamentals for teaching choir. The Student practiced physical exercises for tension release, breathing techniques for breath control, and vocal exercises for resonance and range. The Student was given homework to learn piano notes, find intervals, and determine her students' vocal range.
Exploring Vocal Registers: Yawn vs. Nasal Resonance
Practical Warm-up Syllables
Vocal Warm-up Exercises: Lip Trills and Vocalises
Ear Training: Identifying Intervals
Introduction to Piano and Key Concepts
Breath Control Exercises
Importance of Physical Warm-ups
The session focused on vocal technique and basic music theory. The student practiced breathing exercises and vocal warm-ups to improve breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal quality. The student was introduced to major and minor chords and scales, and began working with a keyboard to develop a better understanding.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Warm-ups: Perfect Fifth Exercises
Major vs. Minor Chords
Root Position Chords & Inversions
Minor Scale Singing
Whole and Half Steps on the Piano
Minor Triad Construction on Piano
The student and tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups, breath control exercises, and pitch identification practice. The student worked on transitioning between chest and head voice, vowel pronunciation, and identifying major and minor chords. They began learning the song "Love Train," focusing on rhythm and correct notes, with a follow-up to determine the song's key from the student's band.
Identifying Intervals and Chords
Resonance and Vocal Space
Chest Voice vs Head Voice
Vowel Purity and Consistency
Breath Support for Singing
Vocal Fry Awareness
Navigating the Vocal Break
The session focused on vocal warm-ups, releasing tension through physical stretches and breathing exercises, and exploring different vocal placements. The student practiced shifting between 'yawn' and forward placements to develop a versatile vocal pallet while singing "Pink Pony Club". The tutor provided specific feedback on vowel sounds and pitch accuracy.
Breathing Techniques for Singing
Vocal Warm-ups: Sirens and Yawning
Vocal Placement: Forward vs. Back
Vowel Modification for Resonance
Addressing Flat and Sharp Notes
Body Awareness and Tension Release
The session focused on vocal technique, breathing exercises, and applying these techniques to improve the student's performance of 'Wonderwall.' The student worked on resonance, vocal placement, and accurate note-hitting. The tutor recommended practicing vocal warm-ups and isolating parts of the song for targeted improvement.
Core Engagement for Vocal Support
Singing with Guitar: Tuning and Accuracy
Straight Tone vs. Vibrato
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
Vocal Resonance and Space
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Erika guided Alexandra through vocal techniques, including breathing exercises, lip trills, and vowel placement, all aimed at enhancing her tone and breath control. During their lesson, Alexandra applied these singing techniques to the song "Pink Pony Club," concentrating on maintaining an open, supported sound. For future practice, Erika suggested working on five-note major scales using Jacob's Vocal Academy resources and drawing inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald's music.
Sharp & Flat Pitch
Yawn Placement
Head Voice
Crescendo & Decrescendo
Lip Trills
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for advanced
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Interactive voice lessons
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
