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
Ear training
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Sight Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Vocal Training
Rhythm & Beat
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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 student and tutor worked on pronunciation, specifically targeting the 'R' sound through tongue exercises and reading practice. They also transitioned to vocal warm-ups and singing, focusing on high note production, vowel articulation, and breath control, with homework assigned to reinforce mouth movement and enunciation.
Tongue Positioning and Sound Production
Vocal Warm-ups and Articulation
Over-Enunciation for Clarity
The Two Types of 'R' Sounds
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, particularly strengthening the lower register due to the student's vocal strain and potential vocal change. They introduced ear training concepts like intervals and assigned homework involving practicing specific vocal exercises and a Frank Sinatra song.
Vocal Register Focus: Lower vs. Higher
Vocal Warm-ups and Preparation
Ear Training Fundamentals
Vocal Health and Injury Prevention
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique for a song, covering breath control, diaphragm engagement, projection, and posture. They also discussed performance aspects like lyrical memorization and stage presence, including managing mistakes and engaging the audience. Advice on vocal health, such as dietary recommendations before singing, was also provided.
Vocal Projection: The Diaphragm
Performance Imperfections: Embracing Mistakes
Vocal Range and Octaves
The Tutor and Student explored various musical genres and vocal techniques, practicing songs from folk pop to jazz. The student also discussed aspects of his homeschooling experience. Future practice will focus on "Risk It All" and exploring jazz music, with potential for recording specific songs for the student.
Folk Music Genres
Vocal Range and Technique
Music Appreciation and Exploration
The Nature of Folk Songs
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups and explored advanced singing techniques like tongue and vowel placement for optimal sound production. The student practiced a song, receiving feedback on vocal performance and dynamics, and was assigned homework to memorize lyrics and practice specific vocal exercises.
Vocal Warm-ups: Physical and Breath
Vocal Register and High Notes
Tongue and Vowel Placement for Clarity
Vocal Performance: Inflection and Emotion
Musical Dynamics: Crescendo and Decrescendo
The student and tutor focused on improving vocal technique and acting for a specific song. They worked on breath control, pitch accuracy, and incorporating natural stage movements and expressions to enhance the performance, with plans to finalize choreography in subsequent sessions.
Vocal Freedom and Body Movement
Vocal Register Expansion
Articulation and Breath Support
Stage Presence and Choreography
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
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