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
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Melody & Pitch
Singing
Vocal Training
Scales and Modes
Rhythm & Beat
Sight Singing
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for advanced
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
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
Singing concepts taught by Krissan
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.
Core Support as Your Power Source
Vocal Health
Discipline
and Professional Check-ups
Music Theory: Major vs. Minor Keys & Accidentals
Relaxed Jaw
Chin
and Tongue for Vocal Freedom
Prioritizing Vocal Health During Illness
The Critical Role of Vocal Rest
Seeking Professional Medical Guidance
Long-Term Vocal Care Habits
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.
Vowel Modification for Open Throat & Blending
Strategic Breath Control & Phrasing
Characterization in Performance
Understanding & Blending Voice Registers
Vocal Placement: Mastering the "NG" Hum
The Power of Regular Vocal Training
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
The Tutor guided the Student through vocal warm-ups focusing on blending vocal registers and achieving a vertical vocal shape for high notes. The session extensively practiced performance techniques for a musical theater audition, emphasizing theatricality, expression, body language, and the psychological readiness required to impress judges. The Student was encouraged to integrate their dance skills and project confidence to create a memorable presentation.
Vocal Blending & Weight Management
Psychological Readiness & Confidence
Theatricality and Engaging Audition Performance
Vertical vs. Spread Vowel Shaping
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve breath support, vocal placement, and evenness across the Student's range. They then focused on interpreting and refining the song "Do-Re-Mi" for an audition, discussing phrasing, note accuracy, and emotional delivery. The session concluded with a plan to record the audition piece tomorrow with the Tutor present to provide live feedback.
Performance Interpretation & Stage Presence
Achieving Even Tone & Register Blending
Strategic Phrasing & Breath Control
Core Vocal Support (Apoio) & Open Throat
Vocal Warm-ups & Nasal Inhalation
Vocal Placement & Verticality (NG Exercise)
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
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