Maadhavi Baalakrishnen
Singing Lessons with Expertise from Los Angeles College of Music
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Maadhavi Baalakrishnen
Diploma degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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Maadhavi - Get to know your vocal coach
Hello, I’m Maadhavi! I'm a tertiary-educated vocal instructor with over 15 years of experience and vocal training. I offer lessons in classical and various contemporary vocal styles, including opera, jazz, pop, Funk, Rock, and more. My specialties range from Music Theory, Composition, Vocal training, and Music Production (Logic Pro). With a focus on vocal training, I aim to help students enhance their skills, whether it be for live performance, studio, and playback singing, or simply to build confidence! I’ve worked with students of all ages and love helping each one find confidence and expression in their voice. My approach combines solid technique with emotional connection, and I aim to make every lesson supportive, engaging, and tailored to the individual. I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned and helping others grow as vocalists. Let's hit the right note together and unlock your full vocal potential!
Maadhavi graduated from Los Angeles College of Music

Your vocal coach specialities
Music theory
Music production & recording
Sight Singing
Harmony & Counterpoint
Music Performance Techniques
Ear training
Improvisation & Composition
Music Technology
Learner types for singing lessons
College
School
All levels
Adult/Professionals
Singing lessons highlights
I'm a patient, attentive, and highly adaptive vocal instructor who truly believes that no two voices—or learners—are the same. My teaching philosophy is centered around the idea that each student brings their strengths, challenges, musical preferences, and personal goals into the lesson space. Because of that, I make it a priority to tailor every lesson to the individual. Whether you're a beginner learning foundational techniques or a more experienced singer refining expression and control, I’ll meet you where you are and support you in developing your voice in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. I draw from over 15 years of vocal training across opera, contemporary, and Indian classical music, and I combine that technical foundation with a warm, encouraging energy that helps students feel safe to explore, take risks, and ask questions. I focus on helping students build both control and confidence, emphasizing healthy technique, breath work, tone development, and emotional connection. But just as importantly, I try to ensure that every lesson remains enjoyable and engaging. I want my students to look forward to their practice, to be excited by their progress, and to walk away from each session feeling empowered and inspired. As someone who has taught students of different ages, styles, and levels, I understand that flexibility and communication are key. My goal is not to fit students into a set curriculum, but to help them shape their journey with the tools, insight, and encouragement they need to grow as vocalists
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Singing concepts taught by Maadhavi
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique and emotional expression for a specific song. They practiced breathing exercises, analyzed song lyrics for emotional content, and applied these emotions to singing the song, with a focus on targeted vocalization and practice strategies for difficult passages. The student will continue to practice runs using a specific tool.
Connecting Emotion to Vocal Delivery
Articulation and Connected Speech
Vocal Runs and Ornamentation
Singing to a Specific Person
Vocal Warm-ups and Stretches
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, specifically breath control, vocal projection, and phrasing for the song "I Will Survive." They analyzed the song's emotional content and practiced delivering it with a more powerful and staccato style, with plans for continued practice and a new song next session.
Vocal Warm-ups and Stretches
Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques
Vocal Trills and Agility
Vocal Phrasing: Legato vs. Staccato
Emotional Expression in Singing
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath control, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and lip trills. They practiced a song called "Mezzamine," refining specific challenging sections, lyrical phrasing, and rhythmic emphasis. The student will continue practicing this song and will begin a new, more challenging song next week.
Vocal Strain Management and Prevention
Song Interpretation and Performance Nuances
Vocal Trills and Warm-ups
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises, and practiced singing a new song, "Toxic Till the End." The session focused on improving breath control, vocal technique, and lyrical delivery, with plans to revise previously learned songs in the following week.
Vocal Trills
Vocal Range and Song Repertoire
Vocal Emphasis and Articulation in Song
Vocal Warm-ups and Breathing Techniques
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support and controlling jaw movement during singing. They practiced specific exercises and applied them to a song, with plans to tackle more challenging repertoire like "The Star-Spangled Banner" in future sessions.
Vocal Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Jaw Stability for Vocal Clarity
Laryngeal Control and Relief Techniques
Breath Management in Song Structure
Straw Phonation for Voice Training
The student and tutor worked on vocal techniques for contemporary and folk music, specifically focusing on executing vocal runs with better support and refining "speak-singing" delivery through character and contextualization. They also discussed strategies for improving articulation and emphasis in lyrical delivery.
Vocal Character and Believability
Vocal Runs and Melisma
Speak-Singing and Articulation
Breath Control and Support
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
DAWs
Ear Training Software
Vocal pitch training apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
Note taking

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