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
Ear training
Music theory
Scales and Modes
Vocal Training
Singing
Sight Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
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 tutor and student worked on vocal technique, specifically focusing on core engagement and breath support for singing. They practiced several exercises to build vocal stamina and prevent strain, and then applied these techniques to singing a song, with a plan to continue practicing core engagement while singing with a guitar.
Core Engagement for Singing
Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Resonance and Vowel Modification
The student and tutor focused on vocal warm-up techniques, core activation exercises, and proper breath support for singing. They practiced specific vowel sounds and consonants, worked on song sections, and discussed strategies for vocal health and improvement, including using a straw for practice.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Core Activation
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Vibrato: Stability and Control
Vocal Health and Recovery
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-up exercises and breath control techniques to improve singing. They practiced specific exercises for core engagement, diaphragm support, and vocal resonance, applying these to song snippets. The student was encouraged to continue practicing these exercises at home, including straw exercises and using weighted props.
Core Engagement for Singing
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Vibrato and Vocal Agility
Straw Exercises for Vocal Hydration and Relaxation
The student and tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups and technical exercises to improve core engagement, breath control, and vocal production. They practiced specific sounds and patterns designed to reduce tension and enhance resonance, with a plan to revisit song work focusing on vocal technique.
Core Engagement in Vocal Warm-ups
Vocal Articulation: Lip and Jaw Control
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Tension Release Techniques
The tutor and student worked on vocal exercises focused on breath support and diaphragmatic control. They practiced various rhythmic and sustained vocalizations to strengthen the core and improve vocal power, with plans to apply these techniques to the student's original music.
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Breath Control Exercises (Box Breathing Variation)
Vocal Warm-up Exercises
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Support
The student and tutor focused on vocal warm-ups and specific singing techniques, then moved to analyzing and practicing challenging sections of the songs "Take It Easy" and "Long December." They worked on vocal range, intonation, and effortless vocal production, with plans to focus on vocal relaxation and body engagement for future practice.
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Vocal Fry and Its Application
Body Engagement for Vocal Support
Vowel Modification and Articulation
Using Musical Resources (Tabs and Chords)
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Ear Training Software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Weekend lessons
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