Sophia Masullo
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Singing lessons - Sophia Masullo
Bachelors degree
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
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
Harmony and Chords
Melody & Pitch
Music theory
Music Performance Techniques
Sight Singing
Music History
Scales and Modes
Harmony & Counterpoint
Singing concept taught by Sophia
Breath Control and Support
Vocal Range Extension
Solfege and Interval Recognition
Trusting Your Pitch Memory
Descending Melodic Lines
The session covered interval recognition, singing, and music theory concepts, including inversions, parallel intervals, and the overtone series. The Student practiced identifying and singing intervals and received feedback on vocal technique and pitch accuracy. The student was assigned site-reading examples and advised to experiment with intervals on the piano.
Interval Recognition
Inversions
Tritones
Airflow and Support
Interval Quality and Sound
Major vs. Minor Intervals
The session focused on improving vocal technique, including register transitions, resonance, and breath control. The student also worked on sight-reading a new song, paying attention to melodic accuracy and recognizing intervals. The tutor will provide a practice track for the song, and future lessons will incorporate more music theory.
Head vs. Chest Register
Scooping and Note Connection
Relaxed Jaw and Resonance Placement
Air Speed and Breath Control
Interval Recognition and Sight-Reading
Musical Style and Vocal Signifiers
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)
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
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
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing
Blues Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Ear Training Software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Vocal tuner apps
Metronome Apps
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for advanced
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Interactive voice lessons
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
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