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
Music theory
Rhythm & Beat
Ear training
Harmony and Chords
Vocal Training
Music Performance Techniques
Singing
Scales and Modes
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for advanced
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
Interactive voice lessons
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
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