Maadhavi Baalakrishnen
Singing Lessons with Expertise from Los Angeles College of Music
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Maadhavi Baalakrishnen
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
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 production & recording
Music Performance Techniques
Sight Singing
Music Technology
Singing
Improvisation & Composition
Ear training
Music History
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
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
Singing concepts taught by Maadhavi
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's progress on a song, focusing on improving emotional delivery, pitching accuracy, and breathing techniques during performance. They discussed optimal posture for singing while playing guitar and strategies for recovering from performance mistakes. The session concluded with the Student introducing a new original song, receiving initial guidance on songwriting structure, reference songs, and productive writing strategies for future development.
Emotional Depth in Vocal Performance
Strategic Breathing for Singers
Performance Mindset & Mistake Recovery
Effective Song Practice & Notation
Structured Songwriting Approach
Posture & Physical Relaxation for Singers
The Student and Tutor worked on improving the Student's vocal performance of a song, focusing on expressing emotion, proper breathing for high notes, and utilizing the Student's natural voice. They began mapping specific emotions to song lyrics to create a more dynamic performance, and the Student was tasked with finalizing this emotional mapping and practicing the song with these new dynamics.
Achieving Vocal Variety and Avoiding Monotone
Leveraging Natural Vocal Qualities
Enhancing Vocal Dynamics through Emotional Mapping
Breath Support for Confident High Notes
Practicing High Notes with Trills
Vocal Interpretation: Singing with Feel
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's practice of the song "Sarah," focusing on pitch accuracy and breath control in specific phrases. They then started working on a new song, "Die with a Smile," with the Student practicing vocals while playing guitar, receiving feedback on pitch and head voice. They also discussed long-term goals including songwriting and performing, with a plan to incorporate original music and seek open mic opportunities.
Strategic Song Learning Approaches
Daily Writing for Songwriting Development
Performance Goal Setting & Open Mic Preparation
Graceful Performance Recovery
Vocal Pitch & Outro Refinement
Breathing for Vocal Stability
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, specifically addressing breath control, vocal tension, and projection while singing the song "Sarah Smile." They practiced song interpretation by analyzing lyrics and experimenting with dynamics and phrasing. The student was assigned homework to record multiple variations of the song, focusing on experimental approaches to dynamics and rhythmic phrasing.
Song Interpretation and Repetition
Vocal Phrasing and Dynamics
Finding Your Authentic Voice
Vocal Projection vs. Strain
Vocal Tension Release
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's vocal warm-up routine, focusing on consistent trill practice and proper projection techniques. They practiced a new R&B vocal exercise and a specific vowel exercise (E-A-O) to improve projection and breath control. The Student was advised to practice 5 minutes, three times a day, recording themselves to monitor progress, and was assigned to analyze a new song for its vocal dynamics and projection requirements.
Optimized Vocal Warm-up Routine
Mastering Vocal Projection with Breath Support
Vowel Articulation and Scale Navigation (E-A-O Exercise)
Strategic Practice for Vocal Control and Confidence
Analyzing Song Dynamics for Vocal Performance
The Student and Tutor focused on improving singing techniques, specifically working on vocal projection, breath control, and proper posture using the song 'All I Do' by Stevie Wonder. They also briefly reviewed 'If Only For One Night' by Luther Vandross, identifying areas for refinement. For the next session, they planned an hour-long class dedicated to reviewing warm-ups and discussing how to incorporate vocal ornamentation and runs into songs.
Core Engagement & Vocal Relaxation
Avoiding Common Vocal Strain Habits
Clear Vowel Articulation
Identifying and Utilizing Chest Voice
Staccato & Dynamic Song Interpretation
Optimal Singing Posture
Vocal Projection & Air Support
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Ear Training Software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Vocal tuner apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Parent feedback
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