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
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
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
Singing
Melody & Pitch
Harmony & Counterpoint
Ear training
Sight Singing
Improvisation & Composition
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Music Technology
Singing concept taught by Alexander
The Student and Tutor practiced breathing exercises to improve breath control and vocal scales to enhance singing technique. The session included exercises for sustained and staggered exhales, as well as legato and staccato scales, and ended with a discussion of vocal breaks. The Student was assigned to practice scales on F and F sharp using a piano app.
Vocal Breaks and Bridging Registers
Diaphragmatic Engagement in Staccato
Staccato vs. Legato Singing
Breath Control and Sustained Exhale
Diaphragmatic Breathing (360-degree breath)
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)
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
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)
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.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Forward Vocal Placement
Vocal Vowel Modification
Rib Cage Expansion
Staccato Inhale Technique
Sustained Exhale Control
Vocal Placement & Resonance
Rib Cage Expansion
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)
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Folk Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Ear Training Software
Vocal pitch training apps
Metronome Apps
Vocal tuner apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Looping Software
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
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