Korina Elmes
Experienced RCM graduate vocal lessons. Laugh at your mistakes while you build your skillset in a fun, patient, high energy environment!
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Korina Elmes
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Korina - Get to know your vocal coach
I've been teaching an array of students for 17 years now. I'm high energy, very optimistic, and believe positivity will always teach better than negativity. I prefer to foster an environment where students feel confident in trying new things, and are NEVER afraid to make mistakes! I'm truly passionate about both music and teaching, so I believe I've truly found my calling as a music instructor. RCM training, music therapy, musical theory, composition, ear training, breath control, I do it all! As someone who has studied music for almost the entirety of her life - vocal for 25 years, piano for 23, and musical theory for 19 - I understand the desire to improve, while also having fun. Music is something that should be enjoyed, and if it isn't, something is amiss! The truly beautiful thing about music is the connectivity it offers; it matters not what language you speak, or what faith you keep. All over the world, despite our differences, EVERYONE speaks the language of music!
Korina graduated from RCM
Your vocal coach specialities
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Vocal Training
Rhythm & Beat
Harmony and Chords
Music Performance Techniques
Ear training
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing lessons highlights
I'm very strict on breath support. Learning to breath and utilize the diaphragm properly is essential to a long, healthy singing experience, so that is always my main initial focus. The warmups start out quite physical, as when it comes to our voice, our bodies ARE the instrument! We have to make sure they're warmed up! I try to always encourage students to laugh at mistakes. There is NOTHING wrong with making mistakes; they're how we learn! There is NO such thing as a stupid mistake, and there is definitely NO such thing as learning too slow. Everyone learns at their own pace, and I always make sure to maintain patience, for students of ALL ages. Encouragement is key. As the student, it's not YOUR job to understand something; it's MY job to make SURE you understand! I'll explain the same thing a hundred different ways until we find a way that makes sense to you.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing
Folk Singing
Singing concepts taught by Korina
The Tutor and Student focused on vocal warm-ups, including pronunciation exercises and breathing techniques. They then transitioned to singing practice, with the Student selecting a new song, "Hakuna Matata," to work on. The homework assignment encourages the Student to sing for enjoyment.
Vocal Warm-ups: Comprehensive Routine
Pronunciation and Articulation Drills
Vocal Technique: Mouth Shape and Larynx Control
Song Selection and Enjoyment in Practice
The student and tutor worked on articulation exercises, specifically targeting the pronunciation of the 'R' sound through word practice and tongue twisters. They then transitioned to vocal warm-ups and singing techniques, focusing on mouth positioning and the avoidance of vocal scoops. The student is expected to lead warm-ups independently in the next session and continue practicing challenging 'R' words.
R Sound Articulation
Vocal Warm-ups and Stretches
Vocal Technique: Mouth Position and Tone
Vocal Technique: The Scoop
Vocal Placement and Vowel Sounds
Vocal Warm-ups and Technique
The Role of Confidence and Self-Belief in Performance
The tutor and student reviewed the student's challenging computer science exam and then transitioned into vocal warm-ups. They practiced exercises to improve vocal range, control, and soft palate engagement, identifying the student's comfortable singing range for future song selection. The student was assigned homework to practice a specific vocal exercise.
Understanding the Soft Palate and Head Voice
Vocal Warm-ups: Physical and Breath Preparation
Vocal Range and Register Exploration
The Physiological Effects of Music on the Brain and Body
The tutor and student focused on improving pronunciation, particularly the 'R' sound, through tongue twisters, which saw marked improvement. They then moved on to singing exercises, including breathing and vocal warm-ups, with the student showing progress in breath control and vocal range. For singing practice, the student was coached on vocal projection and articulation, with homework assigned to focus on exposing upper teeth during 'E' vowel sounds.
Mastering the 'R' Sound in Pronunciation
Vocal Warm-ups and Breath Control for Singing
Vocal Projection and Mouth Opening in Singing
The student and tutor focused on vocal exercises and stress reduction techniques to support the student during a period of intense exams. They practiced vocal scales and a song, with the tutor offering advice on vocal technique and providing resources for continued practice and study support, including classical music for cognitive enhancement.
The 'Do-Re-Mi' Major Scale
Vocal Support and Register Transition
Mindful Warm-ups for Stress Reduction
The Mozart Effect: Music for Study
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
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