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
Melody & Pitch
Harmony and Chords
Singing
Music theory
Rhythm & Beat
Music Performance Techniques
Vocal Training
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
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 student and tutor reviewed recent award achievements and then transitioned to vocal warm-ups and singing practice, focusing on two songs, "Count on Me" and "A Million Dreams." The student also performed "Lose Control" and "Circle of Love," with a deep discussion on the personal significance of the latter. Homework will involve revisiting the "Table of the Elements" song and practicing songwriting.
The Veries Awards and Recognition
Vocal Warm-ups and Performance Techniques
Personal Growth and Resilience
Songwriting and Musical Exploration
Brain Plasticity and Music
Major vs. Minor Keys
Song Structure
Musical Intervals
Vocal Cracks and Changes
Pitch Accuracy and Melodic Interpretation
Vocal Muscle Stamina and Endurance
Vocal Range Expansion
The student and tutor discussed an upcoming acting audition and focused on warm-up exercises to prepare. The student also presented a technical project, a website for actors called 'ActingMate', which they encountered issues accessing during the session. The technical challenge with the website was noted as a point to revisit next week.
Vocal and Physical Warm-ups for Performance
Animal Behavior and Vet Visits
Website Development Workflow
Introduction to GitHub and Web Deployment
Acting and Character Embodiment
Pronunciation: Elements of the Periodic Table Song
Vocal Performance: Stage Presence and Dynamics
Songwriting: Exploring Musical Keys
Vocal Technique: Chin Tilt for Pitch Control
The Student and Tutor practiced vocal warm-ups, including pronunciation drills for a science song and various vocal exercises where the Student hit a new low note. They also worked on singing "A Million Dreams" in karaoke, with memorization assigned as homework. Future plans include exploring a new opera song and collaboratively composing music for a personal poem.
Vocal Health and Hydration for Singers
Collaborative Songwriting & Personal Expression
Dynamic Song Performance & Repertoire Building
Vocal Warm-up Essentials
Mastering Complex Pronunciation for Lyrics
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
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