Michelle Antoine
Voice Lessons with a Professional Jazz Singer – Technique, Interpretation & Musicality
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Singing lessons - Michelle Antoine
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Michelle - Get to know your vocal coach
Hi! I'm a passionate voice teacher and choral conductor, and I've been teaching since 2009. Over the years, I’ve worked with children, teenagers, and young adults, helping them discover, develop, and strengthen their voices. Many of my students have not only grown as confident singers but have also taken their passion further—continuing their studies in prestigious conservatories, universities, and music schools. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree, along with professional qualifications as a Music Professor and a Jazz Singer. My background blends formal academic training with hands-on experience in both solo and ensemble contexts, allowing me to support students with a wide variety of musical goals and styles. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, my goal is to help you build a healthy, expressive, and versatile voice. I work with each student individually, offering guidance in vocal technique, musical interpretation, and performance skills—always within a supportive, respectful, and motivating environment. If you're looking to improve your singing, deepen your musical understanding, or simply connect more with your voice and music, I’d love to be a part of your journey.
Michelle graduated from Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira


Singing lessons highlights
My teaching is grounded in the Functional Voice Method developed by Eugene Rabine—a holistic, science-based approach that helps the voice grow freely, sustainably, and with artistic expression. Whether your focus is pop, jazz, or classical, this method supports the development of a healthy and versatile vocal technique tailored to your individual needs and goals. To strengthen musicality from the inside out, I also integrate the Kodály Method, which emphasizes ear training, inner hearing, and musical literacy. This approach lays a strong foundation for confident, intuitive musicianship—essential for both solo singing and ensemble work. In our lessons, we’ll combine vocal warm-ups, physical awareness exercises, and auditory training with repertoire work and interpretation. Song selection is always personalized to fit your voice and artistic identity. Every session is designed to be a space of trust, curiosity, and encouragement—where you're free to explore, make mistakes, grow, and enjoy the process. My priority is to help you connect deeply with your voice and your music, in a way that feels natural, expressive, and empowering.
Your vocal coach specialities
Singing
Music theory
Improvisation & Composition
Melody & Pitch
Scales and Modes
Ear training
Harmony and Chords
Meet Michelle
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Jazz Singing

Singing concept taught by Michelle
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focused on vocal warm-ups, larynx control, and vocal registers. They analyzed and practiced "Set Fire to the Rain" by Adele, emphasizing larynx position for achieving desired vocal qualities. The Student was assigned to practice exercises for larynx control and to continue working on the song for the next session.
Larynx Height and Vocal Registers
Chest Voice and Head Voice
Vocal Color and Body
Melodic Phrasing and Interpretation
The 'Oo' and 'Ah' vowel exercises in laryngeal control
The session centered on vocal exercises designed to improve the student's head voice, falsetto, and overall vocal range, with an emphasis on relaxation and movement. The student practiced transitioning between different vocal registers and vowel sounds. The homework is to practice the chorus of the student's song using a relaxed "ooh" sound and to reflect on the experience.
Importance of Movement and Relaxation
Jaw Space and Vertical Space
Differentiating Head Voice and Falsetto
Identifying Vocal Thresholds
Vocal Warm-ups & Exercises
Head Voice Exploration
The session focused on vocal health, warm-up exercises, and improving vocal technique. The student worked on breathing exercises, scales, and applying those to a specific song, paying particular attention to breath control and maintaining sound quality across different vocal registers. The student was instructed to continue practicing breathing exercises and to cool down their voice after singing.
The Importance of Mouth Shape
Balancing High and Low Notes
Breathing Technique
Glissando and Vocal Evenness
Vocal Fry
Body Preparation and Warm-ups
Vocal Cord Health and Habits
The Student received instruction on vocal cool-down techniques and vowel exercises to improve vocal agility. The session addressed the transition between chest voice and head voice and managing larynx height. The Student was assigned to practice head voice exercises and explore different tempos with the song "Bless the Telephone."
Vocal Cool-Down Exercises
Recognizing Larynx Height
Vowel Modification Exercises
Navigating the Vocal 'Danger Zone'
Pitch Accuracy with Instrument Accompaniment
Chord Awareness for Pitch Maintenance
The Student and Tutor practiced vocal warm-up exercises and worked on the song "Disneyland," focusing on vowel pronunciation, breathing techniques, and managing crescendos. The Student was assigned homework to practice the song, focusing on vowel articulation and identifying breathing points to improve vocal delivery and will continue with this song next lesson.
Vowel Pronunciation for Singing
Resonance and Space
Dynamics and Crescendo
Breath Control and Phrasing
Consonant Articulation and Rhythm
Vocal Warm-up Techniques
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, vocal exercises to eliminate vocal fry, and techniques to connect falsetto with head and chest voice. The Student practiced singing "Bless the Telephone" and "Norwegian Wood", focusing on pitch, chord fingerings, and vocal confidence. Homework includes practicing Norwegian Wood with the correct chords.
Vocal Fry Avoidance
Melodic Contour Exercises
Lightness for Speed
Bridging Falsetto and Chest Voice
Pitch and Confidence
Chordal Accompaniment vs. Arpeggios
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Metronome Apps

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