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Alexander Labbé

Engaging singing lessons prioritizing breath control and the understanding of the fundamentals for enhanced vocal versatility.

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Singing lessons - Alexander Labbé

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

Alexander - Get to know your vocal coach

I am a vocal/guitar/piano/ukulele 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 hit those high notes together and unlock your full musical potential.

Alexander graduated from University of Calgary

Alexander graduated from University of Calgary

Singing lessons highlights

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 proficieny. 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 offlines tools like music software, notation apps and more to create interactive lessons. My patient and encouraging style fosters a supportive environ,ent where students thirve and developt their musical skills effectively.

Your vocal coach specialities

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Rhythm & Beat

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Scales and Modes

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Sight Singing

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Music Technology

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Music production & recording

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Vocal Training

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Improvisation & Composition

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Melody & Pitch

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Singing

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Singing concept taught by Alexander

Student learned 6 days ago

Alex worked with Leslie on breath control and vocal exercises to lower and stabilize her voice. Leslie practiced deep breathing, staccato exhales, and scales, focusing on diaphragm engagement and rib cage expansion. They worked on phrases to incorporate the lower voice into her natural speech.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Sustained Exhale

Staccato Exhale (Diaphragm Punches)

Vocal Resonance (Lowering Voice)

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Student learned 9 days ago

Alex led a lesson with a learner from Boulevard Manor, focusing on breathing exercises to improve breath control and lung capacity, including diaphragmatic breathing and staccato exhales. The learner then practiced C major and C sharp major scales, honing pitch accuracy, resonance, and forward sound placement. For practice, they were assigned the C major scale, with special attention to the third note and forward sound placement.

Forward Vocal Placement (Mask Resonance)

Rib Cage Expansion

Quick Inhale (Vacuum Effect)

Staccato Exhale Technique

Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Student learned 9 days ago

During a recent lesson, Alex and Doug focused on breathing exercises to improve Doug's singing. Doug, the singer, practiced diaphragmatic breathing and staccato exercises, subsequently applying these techniques to legato and staccato scales. His practice emphasized breath control, diaphragmatic support, and forward vocal placement. For their next lesson, Alex instructed Doug to concentrate on the inhale, diaphragmatic engagement, and forward placement.

360-Degree Breath

Staccato Diaphragm Activation

Legato Singing

Staccato Singing

Forward Vocal Placement (Mask Resonance)

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Student learned 9 days ago

Alex collaborated with Jacoby on breathing exercises, aiming to bolster breath control and support for singing. Their work centered on diaphragmatic breathing, sustained exhales, and rib cage expansion. Jacoby further honed his vocal placement and resonance by practicing scales with different vowels. Alex then gave feedback on Jacoby's performance of a song from "Little Shop of Horrors," suggesting they focus on particular lines in their next lesson.

Staccato Inhales

Forward Vocal Placement

Vocal Vowel Modification

Rib Cage Expansion

Staccato Inhale Technique

Sustained Exhale Control

Vocal Placement & Resonance

Rib Cage Expansion

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Student learned 13 days ago

Alex worked with Leslie on vocal exercises to lower her speaking voice, focusing on diaphragmatic breathing, breath control, and resonance. Leslie practiced various breathing techniques and vocalized phrases at different pitches to find a comfortable lower register. Alex will send Leslie a YouTube video to help her practice speaking around the F# and G notes to reinforce the lower resonance in her daily speech.

360-Degree Breath

Diaphragm Function

Rib Cage Expansion

Vocal Resonance (Lower Register)

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Student learned 16 days ago

Alex L conducted a vocal lesson focusing on breath control and vocal exercises. The lesson incorporated diaphragm exercises, sustained exhales, staccato breathing, and rib cage expansion techniques. Alex L's learner practiced singing a C major scale, concentrating on pitch and diaphragm engagement, and was assigned to practice the first five notes of the C major scale, linking each note to the breathing exercises.

Diaphragm Function

360-Degree Breath

Sustained Exhale Control

Staccato Diaphragm Activation

Rib Cage Expansion

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Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Folk Singing

Folk Singing

Free lesson slots

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Looping Software

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Ear Training Software

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Vocal tuner apps

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Metronome Apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for kids

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for adults

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Singing for intermediate

Interactive voice lessons

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Note taking

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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