Michael Zuzek
Unlock your inner ROCK STAR with confidence building, supportive music teaching!
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Michael Zuzek
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
5% off
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Michael - Get to know your vocal coach
Hi there! I'm Michael Zuzek, a Queen's University graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree and a music minor. I am a professional recording artist with years of experience in Rock, Blues, and Pop singing. My specialties include ear training, harmony, improvisation, music theory, music production, songwriting, and more! Regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate, kid, or adult looking to fine-tune your vocal skills, I have learned over my years of training that ANYONE can learn to sing. I tailor my personalized lessons to suit your learning needs. I truly believe that my unique experiences as a charting songwriter and singer can help you reach your vocal goals regardless of your singing history. I promise to offer you expert teaching in melody, breathing techniques, and performance techniques every lesson. Let's start this journey today, and aim to succeed together!
Meet Michael
Michael graduated from Queen's University
Your vocal coach specialities
Melody & Pitch
Ear training
Singing
Harmony and Chords
Music Performance Techniques
Music History
Music production & recording
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing lessons highlights
My personalized Rock, Blues, and Pop singing lessons focus on three main teaching philosophies. Technical skill-building, creativity, and confidence. I focus on strong foundations for singing such as rhythm, posture, and technique. These technical foundations are pivotal for growing your voice and growing your personal confidence simultaneously. Lessons are interactive and tailored to each learner’s goals, whether they aim to sing casually, perform their favourite song at karaoke, or develop skills that can place them on the path to become a professional singer. I emphasize steady progress, mindful practice, and musical expression, helping students connect deeply with the music they perform. With patience and encouragement, I create a supportive environment where students of all ages can grow, enjoy the process, and develop lasting skills.
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Singing concepts taught by Michael
The Tutor introduced fundamental singing techniques to the Student, including physical warm-ups, diaphragmatic breathing, and exercises for pitch control and vowel sustain. They practiced singing a song, focusing on breath support and vocal projection, and planned to build upon these skills in future sessions to establish long-term vocal goals.
Vocal Warm-ups: Physical and Vocal
Vocal Performance Confidence
Vowel Shapes and Range Expansion
Pitch Recognition and Accuracy
Diaphragmatic Breathing
The tutor and student worked on various vocal warm-up exercises, including breathing techniques, lip trills, and pitch matching. They then applied these techniques to practicing vowel sounds on different pitches and worked on singing a specific song, focusing on breath support and pitch accuracy.
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Breath Support
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills and Humming
Pitch Matching and Ear Training
Vowel Exploration for Resonance
Energy and Breath for High Notes
Vocal Sirens and Pitch Gliding
The tutor and student reviewed vocal warm-ups, including breathing techniques and pitch accuracy exercises on various notes and scales. They practiced singing a song with an emphasis on breath support and consistent airflow, followed by a journaling session to reflect on progress and challenges. The tutor outlined a 46-week curriculum plan focusing on vocal development.
Vocal Warm-ups and Body Awareness
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Vocal Consistency and Pitch Matching
Vocal Expression and Song Application
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breathing exercises, vocal resonance, and vibrato control. They then practiced singing sections of songs in a "one-take" method to build confidence and consistency, followed by an exercise emphasizing calm, focused singing with an emphasis on breath and pitch.
Vocal Warm-ups: Humming and Vowel Exercises
Vibrato: Understanding and Control
One-Take Singing: Building Confidence and Consistency
Calm and Focused Singing Technique
The class focused on vocal technique, including physical warm-ups, breathing exercises, and pitch control through humming and vowel pronunciation. The student practiced singing a song, emphasizing emotional expression and vocal projection, with a plan for continued practice on breathing and vocal range.
Vowel Exploration and Resonance
Emotional Connection and Song Interpretation
Vocal Warm-ups: Physical and Breath Control
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, focusing on vocal power, coordination in mixed voice, and belting. They practiced exercises to maintain vowel clarity and resonant focus during dynamic changes and across different registers, and applied these concepts to a selected song. The session concluded with vocal cool-down exercises and a discussion on humming technique.
Vowel Purity and Dynamic Control
Humming for Warm-up and Throat Health
Belting and Belt Adjacent Techniques
Vocal Register Differences and Dynamic Range
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Vocal pitch training apps
Vocal tuner apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Parent feedback
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