Orlando Shelly
Experience personalized vocal coaching for expressive musicality and confidence in singing.
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Orlando Shelly
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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Orlando - Get to know your vocal coach
My name is Orlando Shelly! I have performed from coast-to-coast in several musicals and concerts, including "Into the Woods", "Rent", "The Producers", "American Idiot", the world premiere of "Diamond Lil", and "A Man of No Importance". With over 5 years of teaching voice and a Bachelors Degree in Music, I would love to be your singing tutor for personalized lessons. I specialize in a wide range of subjects, including Broadway, Folk, Classical, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and more. My specialties cover everything from Music Theory to Vocal Training and even to Acting. Whether you are a Beginner or an Intermediate Singer; a Kid or an Adult, I tailor lessons to suit your level and learning style. With a focus on ear Training, Harmony, Melody, and more, I ensure a Holistic Learning Experience. Let's hit those high notes together and unlock your full singing potential!
Orlando graduated from Louisiana Tech University
Your vocal coach specialities
Music History
Vocal Training
Music Performance Techniques
Rhythm & Beat
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Melody & Pitch
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing lessons highlights
My personalized tutoring approach focuses on confidence building, engagement, musicality, expression, and relaxation to create a voice and acting style that is unique to the individual. I specialize in teaching a variety of singing genres, including Broadway, Movie, Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Classical, and Folk singing. To enhance online learning, I use a range of tech tools, like video conferencing platforms, audio recording software, virtual sheet music libraries, virtual accompanist music libraries, and interactive whiteboards. I follow a structured curriculum tailored to each student's needs, ensuring over 100 students, from beginners to intermediate levels and across all age groups, receive comprehensive and interactive singing lessons that nurture their talent and boost their skills effectively.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Free Tutor Swap
Singing concepts taught by Orlando
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, specifically developing chest resonance and belting. They practiced exercises to improve breath support, vocal power, and resonance, and applied these techniques to song excerpts to achieve a fuller, more powerful vocal sound.
Vocal Resonance (Chest and Nasal)
Vocal Belting and Mixed Voice
Vocal Placement and Articulation
Vocal Agility and Melodic Control
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, resonance exercises, and song application, focusing on breath support, vocal placement, and lyrical clarity. They practiced specific exercises and applied them to two songs, with plans for continued work on vocal technique for future performances.
Vocal Dynamics and Crescendo
Vocal Openness and Word Clarity
Jaw and Head Alignment for Singing
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Vocal Warm-ups: Consonant Articulation
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups and singing techniques, focusing on pitch control, vocal breaks, and breath support. They practiced applying these techniques to specific songs and lyrical passages, with plans to continue refining vocal production and stylistic expression in future sessions.
Jaw Relaxation and Tongue Articulation
Speech Singing and Natural Inflection
Vocal Mask and Nasal Resonance
Vowel Modification for Pitch Accuracy
Vocal Belting and Falsetto Transition
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-up exercises and techniques for singing higher notes, focusing on jaw relaxation, resonance, and avoiding throat tension. They practiced specific vocal exercises and song phrases to improve vocal production and addressed the student's challenges with higher pitches and vocal strain. The lesson concluded with homework focusing on pure vowels and gentler vocalization.
Tongue and Soft Palate Control
Vowel Purity and Consistency
Vocal Tension and Release
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Jaw Drop Technique
The tutor and student worked on advanced vocal techniques, focusing on creating vocal space through jaw and tongue manipulation for improved resonance and projection. They practiced specific exercises and applied these techniques to song passages, with plans to continue refining breath control and vocal placement.
Vowel Space and Jaw Drop
Vowel Modification for 'Closed' Vowels
M and Nasal Consonant Production
Vocal Resonance and Energy
The session focused on improving vocal resonance, articulation, and expression through various exercises and techniques. The Student practiced vowel sounds, physical cues, and integrating speech-like qualities into singing. The Student was encouraged to practice speaking and singing songs to better merge the two vocal styles.
Bridging Speaking and Singing
Diphthongs
Distinguishing Nasal Singing
Resonance
Verticality vs. Horizontality in Vowel Formation
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Vocal pitch training apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Vocal tuner apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.