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Sophia Masullo

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Singing lessons - Sophia Masullo

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

Sophia - Get to know your vocal coach

**ANTI-AI DISCLAIMER: At a time when so many tutors use AI to create lesson plans, conduct research, and even grade students' work, I want to reiterate my committment to not using AI in our work together.** Hi! I'm Sophia, an editor and voice teacher. I graduated Vanderbilt University with my Bachelor's in History, a second major in Voice, a concentration in Musicology, and a minor in Italian. I'm currently pursuing my Master's in Voice Performance and Literature at the Eastman School of Music. I emphasize bel canto technique and music theory in my voice lessons, providing my students a well-rounded vocal education in everything from musical theatre to pop to Classical. I have extensive experience with academic writing and am also an award-winning creative writer. If you need help editing an essay, college personal statement, or writing of any kind, I'm here!

Sophia graduated from Vanderbilt University

Sophia graduated from Vanderbilt University
Sophia graduated from Vanderbilt University

Singing lessons highlights

I utilize a sensations-based approach to teaching voice. I really want my students to focus on what they're feeling in their bodies while they're singing (what does it feel like to take a deep breath? can you feel your ribcage expanding? where do you feel resonance in your head? do you feel tension in your tongue or jaw? what does it feel like to sing with good alignment and minimal tension?) Isolating and describing these sensations makes them easy for my students to replicate when they're practicing on their own. It's easy to sing well in a lesson when the teacher is there to guide you, but much harder when you're on your own and have to trust that you remember what it felt like to "get it right" in a lesson. I also emphasize music theory and aural skills, giving my students the tools to learn music efficiently and accurately, as well as performance practice and style, allowing them to understand the idioms and characteristics of everything from Gregorian chant to contemporary Broadway.

Your vocal coach specialities

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Melody & Pitch

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Harmony and Chords

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Music Performance Techniques

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Music theory

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Singing

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Ear training

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Sight Singing

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Vocal Training

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Singing concept taught by Sophia

Student learned 25 days ago

The session covered vocal techniques, focusing on register transitions, resonance, and accurate pitch. The Student practiced scales and exercises to improve vocal placement and control, and also began learning a new song, concentrating on sight-reading and interval recognition. The Tutor assigned practice focusing on eliminating slides between notes and will provide a practice track for the song.

Head Voice vs. Chest Voice

Vocal Slides and Scoops

Air Speed and Breath Control

Interval Recognition and Melodic Contour

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Student learned 29 days ago

Sophia worked with Josh during a vocal lesson, concentrating on improving his vowel pronunciation and breath control. She also introduced solfège as a method for learning music. Josh diligently practiced maintaining consistent breath support, applying this technique to singing vowel sequences and a hymn. For his practice during the week, Sophia assigned Josh to continue working on the hymn using solfège.

Pure Vowels vs. Diphthongs

Pitch (Flat vs. Sharp)

Breath Support & Consistency

Solfège (Do

Re

Mi)

Vowel Formation (oo to e)

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Sophia worked with a Charlotte resident on vocal techniques, including lip trills, legato, breath control, and expanding vocal range, with a focus on transitioning between head and chest voice. The learner also began sight-reading "Amarilli, mia bella" by Caccini. For the next lesson, they were assigned to listen to the recording of the song while following along with the sheet music and learn the first section.

Lip Trills

Legato

Vocal Cords & Pitch

Head Voice vs. Chest Voice

Breath Mark

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Sophia coached an individual on vocal techniques, covering breathing exercises, legato singing, and pitch control. The learner, who resides in Sacramento, practiced descending notes, octaves, and intervals. They also began working on the hymn 'Love Divine, All Loves Excelling,' focusing on proper vowel placement and rhythm. For homework, the individual was assigned to listen to the hymn while following along with the sheet music, circling the tonic note (G).

Tonic Note

Consonants in Singing

Airflow & Pitch

Legato Singing

Diaphragm Breathing

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Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Blues Singing

Blues Singing

Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome Apps

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Vocal tuner apps

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Karaoke & backing track apps

Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for kids

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Singing for advanced

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Singing for intermediate

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Singing for adults

Interactive voice lessons

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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