Maadhavi Baalakrishnen
Singing Lessons with Expertise from Los Angeles College of Music
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Singing lessons - Maadhavi Baalakrishnen
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
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
Your vocal coach specialities
Melody & Pitch
Harmony & Counterpoint
Ear training
Music Performance Techniques
Improvisation & Composition
Music History
Vocal Training
Music Technology
Maadhavi graduated from Los Angeles College of Music

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!

Singing concept taught by Maadhavi
The student practiced breathing exercises and vocal warm-ups to improve breath control and vocal agility. The student worked on singing the song 'Speechless' with karaoke, focusing on correct phrasing and pitch. The student was assigned to continue practicing breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups, and the song in sections with recordings for self-evaluation.
Vocal Warm-ups: 'Yum
Yum' Exercise
Breathing Exercises: Controlled Exhalation
Song Performance: Sectional Practice and Self-Assessment
Identifying Vocal Key: Major vs. Minor
Physical Warm-ups: Stretches for Vocal Relaxation
The Student practiced vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises, and trills to improve vocal technique and breath control. The Student then began learning the song "Let It Go" from Frozen, focusing on pitch and memorizing lyrics. The student was assigned homework to practice the warm-ups, memorize the song, and find a track for the song for the next session.
Song Selection and Learning: 'Let It Go'
Vocal Exercises: Trills and 'Mee-May-Moo'
Vocal Warm-ups: Stretching and Breathing Exercises
The class focused on vocal warm-ups, breath control exercises, and applying techniques to a song. The student practiced physical stretches, the hissing exercise, and lip trills. They also worked on a new vocal exercise, "Maria," and applied these techniques to a song, focusing on projection and breath support. The student was assigned to practice the exercises and record themselves singing.
Navigating Vocal High Notes and Mixed Voice
Vocal Warm-up: Lip Trills
Vocal Projection and Forward Placement
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Core Engagement
"Maria" Vocal Exercise
The session focused on vocal warm-up exercises, breath control, and song performance. The student practiced physical stretches, breathing techniques, and vocal drills to improve support and forward placement. The tutor provided feedback on breathing, jaw placement, and pitch accuracy while working on the song. For the next session, the student will print out the sheet music for the song and is to consider potential new songs to work on.
Forward Vocal Placement
Song Performance: Breath Management and Support
Vocal Drill Exercise: Lip Trills
Breath Control Exercises: Core Engagement
Vocal Warm-up: Physical Stretches
The Student and Tutor worked on physical stretches and breathing exercises as a warm up, and then practiced singing the song "Speechless", focusing on breath control, pitch, enunciation, and emotional expression. The student was assigned homework to practice the warm-up exercises, record themselves singing the song section by section with the karaoke track, and compare their performance to the original song.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Physical Warm-Ups
Fine-Tuning Vocal Delivery
Vocal Exercise: Number Ascending and Descending
Vocal Warm-up: 'Mama Made Me Mash My M&M's'
Song Performance: 'Speechless'
The session covered physical and vocal warm-ups, breath control techniques, and song performance. The student practiced diaphragmatic breathing and vocal exercises, focusing on improving breath support, resonance, and projection. The student was assigned to practice the warm-ups and a section of the song 'When He Sees Me,' incorporating the techniques learned, and prepare for mixed voice exercises in the next class.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Hissing Exercise
Vocal Warm-up: Trill Exercise
Vocal Warm-up: 'V V' Exercise
Musical Theater Performance: Conversational Delivery
Musical Theater: Opening the Mouth
Emphasis and Emotion
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Learner types for singing lessons
Adult/Professionals
School
All levels
College
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Vocal pitch training apps
Ear Training Software
Karaoke & backing track apps
DAWs

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