Orlando Shelly

Experience personalized vocal coaching for expressive musicality and confidence in singing.

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Orlando Shelly

Masters degree

/ 55 min

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

Orlando graduated from Louisiana Tech University
Orlando graduated from Louisiana Tech University

Your vocal coach specialities

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Sight Singing

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Music History

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Melody & Pitch

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Music theory

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Ear training

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Singing

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Rhythm & Beat

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for adults

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for kids

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Singing for intermediate

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

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

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Jazz Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Orlando

Student learned 22 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on advanced singing techniques, particularly engaging the nasal cavity and maintaining a lifted soft palate for improved resonance and projection. They practiced these concepts through vocal warm-ups and applied them to a specific song, with the Tutor providing feedback on jaw movement, vowel modification, and core engagement. For follow-up, the Student was advised to practice ventriloquism to maintain an open mouth while articulating and to identify one specific technique to focus on during recovery from an upcoming surgery.

Nasal Cavity Resonance & Soft Palate Control

Self-Monitoring & Focused Practice

Core Engagement for Vocal Support

Efficient Articulation & Jaw Relaxation

Vowel Modification for Extended Range

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Student learned 29 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on diaphragm support, core engagement, and nasal resonance for singing. They applied these techniques while practicing the song "Yesterday" by The Beatles, with particular attention to vowel modification and diphthong pronunciation. The Student was advised to record their practice to improve mouth shapes for an upcoming final session before surgery.

Open Chest Posture & Articulation

Vocal Warm-ups & Physical Relaxation

Nasal Cavity Resonance & Vocal Placement

Diaphragmatic Support & Core Engagement

Vowel Modification & Diphthong Clarity

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, practicing warm-ups that explored extreme vocal qualities like 'bratty,' 'breathy,' and 'operatic' sounds, aiming for balanced vocal production. They then applied these techniques to practice sections of songs by Blues Traveler, specifically "The Hook" and "Runaround," emphasizing diaphragm support, open vowels, intentional phrasing, and performance confidence. The Tutor also introduced a lyric memorization strategy for future practice.

Vocal Exploration & Balanced Tone

Vowel Modification for Clarity & Openness

Legato and Intentional Phrasing

Diaphragmatic Support & Resonant Placement

Confidence & Expressive Intent

Lyric Memorization Strategy

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Student learned about 2 months ago

The student and tutor reviewed vocal warm-up exercises focusing on diaphragm activation, soft palate elevation, and achieving pure vowels. They practiced techniques for navigating head voice and low notes, discussed jaw tension management, and applied these skills to singing song excerpts, with a specific focus on legato and diphthong pronunciation for improved vocal production.

Diaphragm Activation for Singing

Legato and Staccato in Singing

Jaw Relaxation Techniques

Vowel Purity and Soft Palate Control

Diphthongs and Triphthongs

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Student learned 3 months ago

The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, specifically focusing on diaphragm support and resonant sound placement within the nasal cavity. They practiced exercises to locate and engage this "pocket" for singing and discussed how to apply these techniques to song lyrics, with plans for the student to review a specific song for the next session.

Vocal Cord Health and Safety

Vocal Engagement Levels

Finding the "Pocket" for Resonance

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

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Student learned 4 months ago

The tutor and student worked on vocal diaphragm support and breath control using physical exercises with a book. They then practiced vocalizations and song lyrics, focusing on clear articulation, vowel placement, and sustained sounds, with the goal of improving vocal technique and resonance.

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

Consonant Articulation for Flow

Vowel Pronunciation and Placement (Latin/Spanish Influence)

Vocalization with 'H' for Breath Support

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Vocal pitch training apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Ear Training Software

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

Interactive voice lessons

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Open Q&A

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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