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
Sight Singing
Rhythm & Beat
Melody & Pitch
Music theory
Music History
Scales and Modes
Singing
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
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
Singing concepts taught by Orlando
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.
Vocal Belting and Falsetto Transition
Vowel Modification for Pitch Accuracy
Jaw Relaxation and Tongue Articulation
Vocal Mask and Nasal Resonance
Speech Singing and Natural Inflection
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.
Jaw Drop Technique
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Vocal Tension and Release
Tongue and Soft Palate Control
Vowel Purity and Consistency
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.
Resonance
Verticality vs. Horizontality in Vowel Formation
Distinguishing Nasal Singing
Bridging Speaking and Singing
Diphthongs
The session focused on vocal techniques to improve resonance, pitch accuracy, and reduce strain. The student practiced exercises targeting mouth and jaw positioning, breath control, and the balance between speaking and singing. 'Call Me Irresponsible' was used as a practice song and the student will work on dipthongs in the next session.
Horizontal vs. Vertical Space (Jaw Opening)
The 'Devil Unicorn' Projection
Speak Singing (80/20 Blend)
Straw Technique and Jaw Relaxation
Preparation Before Execution
The session focused on vocal techniques, including resonance, warm-ups, and proper enunciation using dipthongs. The student worked on a song, focusing on opening their mouth more for better sound projection and consonant enunciation. The student was encouraged to practice opening their mouth wider and maintaining that space while singing.
Vocal Warm-ups: 'Mmm' Sound
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Bounce
Modulating to 'Uh' Sound at Higher Notes
Crescendo and Decrescendo Practice
Mouth Space and Resonance
Diphthongs: Emphasizing the First Vowel
Posture and Chest Expansion for Loudness
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Vocal tuner apps
DAWs
Karaoke & backing track apps
Vocal pitch training apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive voice lessons
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Mobile joining
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