Krissan Manikan - Tan

Immerse in Music: Infuse Music Theory, Sight-Reading (Solfeggio), and Technique for Dynamic Lessons with a Skilled Tutor

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Krissan Manikan - Tan

Diploma degree

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About your music teacher

As a seasoned music tutor with over 13 years of experience, I specialize in a wide range of music genres from Classical Music to Pop, catering to beginners, adults, kids, and advanced learners. My tailored lessons in Music Theory and Sight-Reading or Solfeggio ensure a comprehensive understanding of music fundamentals. With personalized learning, I bring the intricate world of music to life, nurturing a deep appreciation for various genres like Musical Theater, Films or Movies, and even Rock. Let's embark on a musical journey together and unlock your full potential in a harmonious and engaging way. I am a graduate of Santa Isabel College, in Manila and Philippines and the Paris Conservatory in France. I am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in the Philippines. I am an active voice teacher online and in private lessons. Let's make music together!

Krissan graduated from Conservatoire a rayonnement regional de Paris

Krissan graduated from Conservatoire a rayonnement regional de Paris
Krissan graduated from Conservatoire a rayonnement regional de Paris

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Music lessons at a glance

My teaching approach revolves around personalized tutoring with a focus on technique, sight-reading, theory integration, engaging lessons, and ear-training. I specialize in teaching subjects like sight-reading or solfeggio, music theory, and music for beginners. To enhance online learning experiences, I utilize a variety of tools including interactive platforms. By following a well-structured curriculum, i cater to a diverse audience of 50+ students, including beginners, adults, kids, intermediate, and advanced learners. My methodology strengths lie in creating interactive lessons that cater to individual learning styles, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and fostering a deep appreciation for music in students of all ages, levels, and capabilities. Hope to see you in class!

Types of music lessons

Sight-Reading

Sight-Reading

Music Theory

Music Theory

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Music concepts taught by Krissan

Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in singing exercises, focusing on vocal placement, breath support, and vowel modification for resonance and healthy high notes. They worked on specific phrases from "Midnight Sun" for breath control and began learning "Defying Gravity" by practicing its initial conversational sections and intonation. The Tutor assigned practicing breath control for "Midnight Sun" and suggested a new song, "The Girl in 14G," for future exploration.

Vocal Support & Deep Abdominal Engagement

Healthy Musical Theater Belting (Supported Head Voice)

Tongue Position for High Notes

Vowel Modification for Breath Control

Chiaroscuro & Squillo (The Vocal Twang)

Nasopharyngeal Resonance & Tongue Click Exercise

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Student learned 14 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing session where the Student practiced a diverse set of songs from musicals and pop genres. The Tutor provided guidance on vocal techniques to prevent strain, emphasizing proper body support and larynx control. The Student applied these techniques, showing improved comfort while singing.

Larynx Position and Vocal Strain Prevention

Posture and Movement for Vocal Freedom

Vocal Warm-ups and Managing Difficulty

Diaphragmatic Breathing and Body Support

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Student learned 15 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique to strengthen the student's head voice and mix register. They practiced foundational breath support using abdominal engagement, refined tongue position for controlled airflow, and performed lip trills and vocalized scales. The session emphasized healthy vocal production, aiming to eliminate strain and improve range, with a recommendation for the Student to prepare songs for future practice.

Accessing Head Voice through Relaxation & Focus

Achieving Seamless Vocal Registers & Healthy High Notes

Integrated Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills & Scales

Optimizing Vocal Tract: Tongue & Airflow Management

Fundamental Breath Support & Abdominal Engagement

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Student learned 16 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups, practicing lip trills and scales with a focus on abdominal engagement and breath control. They then extensively analyzed and performed three songs from the musical "Six," discussing character portrayal, historical context, and specific musicality for Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. For their next session, they plan to specifically work on breath capacity and control using the song "Midnight Sun."

Progressive Scale Practice & Ear Training

Engaging Core for Vocal Support

Character-Driven Song Interpretation

Enhancing Performance Through Dynamics & Variation

Developing Breath Capacity for Sustained Notes

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Student learned 21 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing practice session, working through a diverse repertoire of pop songs by artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and ABBA, as well as musical theater pieces. They practiced existing songs and introduced new ones for future learning, with specific homework assigned to expand the Student's performance character and vocal range.

Genre Exploration & Versatility

Mastering New Material

Dynamic Vocal Expression

Repertoire Development & Song Selection

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Student learned 21 days ago

The session focused on vocal training, specifically practicing and completing the song "This is Me" from The Greatest Showman. The Student engaged in warm-up exercises emphasizing lip relaxation and abdominal breath support, followed by a full performance of the song. Future song selections were briefly discussed for upcoming lessons.

Lip Relaxation for Vocal Freedom

Song Familiarity & Performance Readiness

Accurate Pitching

Diaphragmatic Breath Support

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