Alexander Labbé
Elevate your guitar skills with personalized lessons that fuse technique, music theory and learning through songs.
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Alexander Labbé
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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I am a guitar/ukulele/piano/vocal teacher with more than 12 years of teaching experience. Over the years, I became one of the most sought-after instructors at my music school due to my ability to keep students engaged and having fun in their lessons while ensuring that they are being imparted with the necessary knowledge to advance their musical abilities. Additionally, I graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Communications and Culture in 2014. I also completed the New Media Production Design and Audio diploma from SAIT in 2013 as well as Digital Audio Certificate of Achievement. I am also the founder of a music project who have earned 5 Music Award nominations and have opened for major musical acts. My music has been played on various radio stations. Let's work together to unlock your full potential on the guitar!
Alexander graduated from University of Calgary
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Music theory
Chords and Rhythms
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar Techniques
Chord Progressions
Ear training
Guitar for beginners
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I have more than 12 years of teaching experience and am able to create a positive and fun learning environment to motivate children and adults alike to improve their skills and understanding. I have brought students from the beginning stages of the musical journey to complete music proficiency. Additionally, as a Communications graduate, I have strong interpersonal communication skills and am able to communicate information clearly and effectively. I speak English and French proficiently. I am very proficient in music, with a strong understanding of music theory including scales, arpeggios, transposition, and more. I leverage a variety of online and offline tools like music software, notation apps and more to create interactive lessons. My patient and encouraging style fosters a supportive environment where students thrive and develop their musical skills effectively.
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Guitar concepts taught by Alexander
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises and song performance, focusing on improving pitch, tone, and breath support in challenging sections. They drilled specific melodic lines and phrases, with the student practicing these techniques to enhance their vocal performance. The tutor provided feedback and assigned practice on individual lines for future improvement.
Vocal Pitch Accuracy and Stability
Vocal Resonance and Nasal Placement
Vocal Mix and Chestiness
Breath Support and Diaphragm Engagement
The singing lesson involved vocal warm-ups and technical exercises to improve pitch, breath support, and vocal stability. The student practiced scales and song sections, receiving targeted feedback on specific notes and phrases. Future practice will focus on refining challenging sections of the song "When I Was Your Man," particularly the higher range and transitions.
Vocal Onset and Breath Support
Pitch Accuracy and Range Extension
Resonance and Vocal Placement
Vocal Blending and Mix Voice
The student and tutor worked on vocal exercises to improve breath support, pitch, and tone quality. They practiced scales, triads, and song sections, focusing on technical aspects like vocal placement and maintaining support on higher notes. The tutor provided targeted feedback and exercises to refine the student's singing.
Breath Support Fundamentals
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Pitch Accuracy and Interval Training
Vocal Agility and Staccato/Legato
The Student and Tutor focused on singing techniques, including deep breathing, diaphragm engagement, vocal warm-ups (lip trills, onset practice), and pitch and tone refinement. They applied these techniques while practicing the song "When I Was Your Man," specifically addressing challenging higher notes and transitions. The Tutor encouraged the Student to continue building on their improved diaphragm connection for practice.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Lower Back Engagement
Staccato & Legato Vocal Exercises
Precise Note Onset & Pitch Accuracy
Sustained Breath Support & Vocal Connection
Vocal Resonance & Mouth/Jaw Position
Navigating Vocal Registers and Intervals in Song
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal warm-ups and advanced techniques, including lip trills, 'H' exercises, and various scales, with particular attention to breath support and soft palate engagement. They then applied these techniques to practice specific challenging sections of the song "When I Was Your Man," addressing pitch accuracy, falsetto transitions, and sustained airflow. The session concluded with homework recommendations to practice scales daily, focusing on specific note ranges relevant to the song.
Core Vocal Warm-ups & Conditioning
Advanced Breath Support & Body Connection
Vocal Placement
Resonance & Soft Palate
Seamless Register Transitions & Airflow Control
Pitch Accuracy & Tone Consistency in High Range
Song Application & Troubleshooting Vocal Issues
Student and Tutor began the session with foundational breathing exercises, followed by vocal warm-ups focusing on scales and triads to refine pitch, tone, and breath support. They applied these techniques to practice specific lines from a Bruno Mars song, with homework assigned to consolidate consistency in their vocal delivery.
Foundational Breath Control
Diaphragm and Abdominal Engagement
Vocal Placement and Relaxation
Scale and Triad Precision
Connecting Song Phrases with Sustain
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Ear Training Software
Amp Simulators
Chord Diagram Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Metronome Apps
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Record lessons
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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