Andrea Lee Higgins
Singers of all experience levels are welcome here! My goal is to help you uplift your voice & hope that you will also have lot of fun in the process.
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Andrea Lee Higgins
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Andrea Lee - Get to know your vocal coach
Hi! I’m Andrea Lee Please allow me to introduce myself… A long time ago, in a Galaxy far, far away, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory as a Voice Major from Susquehanna University. I have over 25 years of experience as a performing singer/songwriter/composer, and have been teaching music lessons for over 20 years. I believe that each student’s musical journey is as unique as their own fingerprint. With my lesson plans, be it for vocal coaching, general music theory/reading, or composition lessons, my students will always be respected for their individual style. Be assured that every lesson that I provide will be tailored specifically for your needs, your goals, and your style of learning. In addition to teaching voice and vocal pedagogy, I am able to instruct music theory, musical arranging, and composition. Music is an all encompassing art form, and I am a firm believer in studying every angel that we choose to explore in order to obtain a more clear and complete understanding of our musical language. While I am classically trained, and my personal songwriting style is best described as “Americana - Folk”, I am very much a student of “the school of rock” and also vocally perform rock, big band jazz, country, folk, musical theatre (I have been in my share of productions), and some occasional blues. I do strum guitar quite a bit as well. I am available for students of all levels and all ages. I’m here to help you build a foundation, and/or build it up so that you have the power to do what you enjoy and want to study - Sing! My general availability is Noon - 6pm EST, Monday - Friday with evening & weekend lessons subject to availability. I do require at least 24 hours notice for scheduling and will always accommodate to the best of my ability. I look forward to working with you!
Andrea Lee graduated from Susquehanna University

Your vocal coach specialities
Music production & recording
Rhythm & Beat
Melody & Pitch
Improvisation & Composition
Music theory
Music Performance Techniques
Singing
Scales and Modes
Ear training
AI modules
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing lessons highlights
About My Methods for Vocal Students My first lesson with any student begins with a proper introduction, including understanding their needs and reasons for seeking out coaching. I also care to know what the student’s goals are and how I may help them achieve this. From there, I will ask the student to participate in a general “range test” so that I can assess their vocal range and identify areas that may require more attention. Depending on the student’s experience and any other formal (or ongoing training - i.e. - collage student, etc…), we will likely proceed to some breathing exercises after the range assessment. I have found that this method assures that the student receives a proper warm up for the next part of the lesson, while allowing me to learn about their voice. After the initial assessment and knowing more about the student and their voice, I will ask them to sing a favorite song for me. It really can be anything, any genre. It’s important for me to hear what my student is passionate about. I want to make my students comfortable and I have always found that this helps greatly. Sing what you love and we can go from there! My lessons are always personalized for the needs of my student. We will work together to achieve the student’s goals, and always study the music that the student chooses. I will always have some suggestions for practice, and sometimes they may challenge the student’s “wheelhouse”, but this is only meant to give that little “push” to further and encourage learning. Plainly put, Singing has been my lifelong passion, and I am fortunate to have had amazing Teachers. If I am able to teach others how to more fully embrace and feel confident in this shared passion, I have succeeded.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing

Singing concepts taught by Andrea Lee
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups and techniques, focusing on managing vocal breaks and transitions into head voice. They then practiced several songs, with the tutor providing specific feedback on performance, dynamics, and vocal projection, and concluded by listening to a new song by Stevie Nicks to explore vocal range.
Vocal Technique: Dynamics and Phrasing
Vocal Warm-up and Breath Support Techniques
Vocal Breaks and Register Transitions
Vocal Register Management: Chest
Middle
and Head Voice
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique through warm-up exercises and practiced singing a Spanish song a cappella to improve pitch, pronunciation, and rhythm for an upcoming performance. They also discussed song memorization strategies and the challenges of acapella singing.
Vocal Range Expansion
A Cappella Singing Techniques
Spanish Pronunciation for Singing
Active Listening and Repetition in Practice
The student and tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups focusing on scales and head voice techniques. The majority of the session involved an extensive discussion on music history, genres, artists, and music theory, exploring connections between various musical styles and their influences. The tutor encouraged listening to The Beatles for harmony practice.
Vocal Head Voice and Breath Support
Musical Genre Identification: Bluegrass and Americana
Vocal Cadence and Artist Recognition
Harmonic Concepts: Counterpoint and Chord Progressions
Roots of Modern Music: African and European Influences
The student and tutor reviewed vocal warm-ups, scales, and modes, focusing on improving vocal range, managing the break, and achieving dynamic balance. They practiced singing specific songs to apply learned techniques and identified areas for future development, including a focus on belting songs. The next lesson is scheduled to continue this work.
Vocal Range and Breaks
Dynamic Balance in Singing
Breath Support and Control
Vocal Warm-ups and Their Importance
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, specifically dynamic vocal control and navigating vocal breaks in scales. They discussed strategies for improving vocal range and expressiveness in songs, with a plan to focus on specific vocal exercises and song practice in upcoming sessions.
Breath Support and Volume
Vocal Chameleon Technique
Vocal Break Negotiation
Dynamic Vocal Swells
Breath Support and Relaxation
Lyric Writing and Song Composition
Foreign Language Pronunciation in Singing
Vocal Warm-ups and Scales
A Cappella Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Lyric & sheet music notation software
DAWs
Interactive voice lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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