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
/ 55 min
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
Your music teacher expertise
Pop
Classical
Rock
Film/Movie
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Learner types for music lessons
Music for adults
Music for advanced
Music for kids
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Music for beginners
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
Music Theory
Music for beginners
Music concepts taught by Krissan
Student and Tutor worked on vocal techniques for an upcoming performance, specifically addressing high notes, breath support, and blending across vocal registers. They practiced various vocal exercises and applied characterization techniques to the song "Evil Like Me." The student was assigned homework to learn the diatonic major scale.
Vocal Posture & High Note Confidence
Engaging Lower Abdominals for Breath Support ("Pson")
Strengthening the Middle Voice & Blending
Effective Warm-up: The Lip Trill
Applying Characterization & Performance Style (Vaudeville)
Understanding Musical Rests for Expression
The Student and Tutor worked on fundamental singing techniques, focusing on mapping the Student's vocal range (chest, mix, head voice) and developing proper breath support using lower abdominal engagement. They practiced vocal cord adduction, tongue release, and creating open resonance space through various exercises and applied these concepts to the song "Hopelessly Devoted to You." The Tutor recommended continuing practice of the song and incorporating core strengthening exercises.
Mapping Vocal Registers & Resonance Zones
Power Source: Lower Abdominal Engagement (Appoggio)
Vocal Cord Adduction for a Clean Onset
Creating Space: Tongue Release & Pharyngeal Tallness
Seamless Blending: Navigating the Middle Voice
The "Umlaut" Vowel (Ü) for Resonance & Onset
Applying Technique: Song Interpretation & Emotional Delivery
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on voice placement, blending chest and head voice, and engaging core support. They practiced the song "Evil Like Me," correcting musical interval interpretations (major vs. minor). The Tutor recommended a vocal health check-up with an ENT and emphasized vocal discipline for an upcoming performance.
Vocal Health
Discipline
and Professional Check-ups
Music Theory: Major vs. Minor Keys & Accidentals
Core Support as Your Power Source
Vocal Register Blending & Maneuvering
Relaxed Jaw
Chin
Prioritizing Vocal Health During Illness
Long-Term Vocal Care Habits
The Critical Role of Vocal Rest
Seeking Professional Medical Guidance
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on blending chest and middle voice, vowel modification, and maintaining an open throat for range extension. The Student then practiced a song from "Descendants," receiving feedback on characterization, correcting musical notes, and improving breath control. Homework included studying Maleficent's characterization, using the correct musical score, and marking breathing points on a separate sheet.
The Power of Regular Vocal Training
Vocal Placement: Mastering the "NG" Hum
Understanding & Blending Voice Registers
Vowel Modification for Open Throat & Blending
Characterization in Performance
Strategic Breath Control & Phrasing
The session focused on vocal warm-ups and technique, including proper humming placement, throat openness, and jaw release, while prioritizing the Student's vocal health due to a sore throat. The Tutor introduced a pitch monitoring app for independent practice and planned to teach vocal range extension exercises in the next session once the Student's throat has fully healed.
Vocal Health & Gentle Warm-ups with a Sore Throat
NG Humming for Optimal Vocal Placement
Achieving Throat Openness & Proper Jaw Release
Voice Type Identification: The Rare Bass-Baritone
Pitch Monitoring and Practice with the StarMaker App
Teaching tools used in music classes
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Interactive music lessons
Pets are welcomed
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Mobile joining
Note taking
Open Q&A
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