Krissan Manikan - Tan
Personalized Online Coaching with French Conservatory alum, Grand-Prize winner, and Sought-after Performing Artist Krissan Manikan - Tan
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Krissan Manikan - Tan
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Krissan - Get to know your vocal coach
With over 12 years of experience teaching Music and 18 years of formal training as a classical singer, I am Krissan Tan, your singing tutor for personalized lessons. I hold a Musical Studies Diploma in Opera which I obtained at the Conservatory of Paris where I graduated as a scholar of the French Government. I also finished my Bachelor's Degree at the Santa Isabel College in Manila in 2018 and now pursuing my Master's Degree at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. I am a grand prize winner of various vocal competitions in my country and abroad. I am a music teacher and an active performing artist in our cultural center. I specialize in Classical Music but I can also teach Pop, Jazz, and more, offering expert singing lessons for students of all levels. From beginners to advanced vocalists, I tailor each session to focus on your needs, whether it's mastering harmony or improving pitch. I also teach ear training, music theory, basic piano, aside from healthy vocal training, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
Meet Krissan
Krissan graduated from Conservatoire a rayonnement regional de Paris
Your vocal coach specialities
Vocal Training
Improvisation & Composition
Scales and Modes
Melody & Pitch
Rhythm & Beat
Music Performance Techniques
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
Singing for advanced
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing lessons highlights
In my personalized tutoring approach, I focus on building confidence, engaging students through expressive teaching methods, and fostering patience and motivation. Specializing in singing lessons, I cover a wide range of genres including opera, broadway, pop, jazz, and rock singing for students of all levels - beginners, intermediate, advanced, kids, and adults. By utilizing a variety of tech tools like interactive online platforms, video tutorials, and audio resources, I create a dynamic and immersive learning experience. With a curriculum tailored to each student's needs, I ensure a supportive environment for over 50 students, helping them develop their vocal skills effectively and reach their potential in singing. I also work with people with mental conditions and various addictions as a form of music therapy to help them cope with challenges that they face daily.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
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15 days Refund
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Singing concepts taught by Krissan
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, specifically tongue and jaw release, and achieving seamless vocal transitions between registers. They practiced exercises to improve vocal support, pitch accuracy, and expand the student's range while maintaining vocal health. The tutor provided feedback on the student's progress and encouraged continued focus on technique for future application.
Tongue Release for Enunciation
Jaw vs. Tongue in Singing
The Larynx Tilt for Register Transition
Vocal Health and Danger Signs
Expanding Vocal Range Safely
Vocal Support and Resonance
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice: Blending Registers
Intonation and Pitch Accuracy
Solfège and Sight-Singing
Vocal Polish and Performance Nuances
Vocal Warm-up and Range
Expressiveness in Singing
Song Selection Dynamics
Spotify Use
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills
Vocal Registers: Head Voice
Scale Accuracy
Song Performance
The session covered music theory, including major scales, accidentals, and enharmonic scales. The student practiced identifying accidentals in major scales and began learning about chords and the degrees of a scale. The student was assigned homework to identify the degrees of different scales, and a follow-up session was scheduled to discuss relative major and minor chords.
Scale Degrees
Chord Construction - Major Chords
Enharmonic Scales
Accidentals in Scales (Sharps and Flats)
Diatonic Major Scales
The Student worked on vocal techniques such as tongue release and abdominal breathing while practicing sections from "Munchkin Land," a reprize from another song, and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." The tutor provided guidance on pitch accuracy and offered strategies for effective practice, including recording sessions for self-assessment. The student was encouraged to internalize the techniques in preparation for an upcoming show.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Placement and Pitch Accuracy
Importance of Practice and Patience
Tongue Release for Vocal Freedom
Connecting Spoken Word to Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
Interactive voice lessons
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
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