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

Korina graduated from RCM
Korina graduated from RCM

Your vocal coach specialities

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Music theory

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Rhythm & Beat

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Melody & Pitch

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Scales and Modes

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Singing

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Harmony and Chords

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Sight Singing

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for kids

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Singing for adults

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Singing for intermediate

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Singing for beginners

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

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Folk Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Korina

Student learned 1 day ago

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.

Collaborative Songwriting & Personal Expression

Vocal Health and Hydration for Singers

Dynamic Song Performance & Repertoire Building

Vocal Warm-up Essentials

Mastering Complex Pronunciation for Lyrics

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor conducted vocal warm-ups, adapting to the Student's vocal changes by focusing on the lower register and exploring specific vocal techniques. They practiced a Frank Sinatra song, and the Tutor assigned listening homework for a new song to expand the Student's repertoire, discussing future plans to incorporate classical and French pieces.

Adapting to Vocal Changes & Preventing Strain

Chin-Up Technique for Enhanced Tone

Developing the Lower Register (Baritone/Handsome Tone)

Maintaining Pitch Despite Vocal Challenges

Strategic Song Selection for Vocal Development

Foundations of Foreign Language Singing

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor re-engaged in a vocal lesson, beginning with warm-ups including stretches, breathing exercises, and lip buzzes. They practiced singing 'A Million Dreams' and 'Count on Me,' with the Tutor providing feedback on strengthening the Student's lower vocal register. Homework was assigned to work on the 'Baabba' exercise, and a new rap song, 'The Table of the Elements,' was introduced for future repertoire development.

Vocal Warm-up Routine & Breathing Foundations

Mastering the Lip Buzz Technique

Expanding the Lower Vocal Register

The "Baabba" Vocal Exercise

Developing a Diverse Vocal Repertoire

Mastering Rapid Diction with the "Table of the Elements" Rap

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Student learned 8 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focused on vocal warm-ups and range expansion. The Student successfully increased both their highest and lowest notes, achieving a four-octave range, and worked on falsetto exercises. They also discussed vowel placement for high notes and received homework on tongue exercises and smoothing vocal transitions.

Vocal Range Expansion & 4-Octave Achievement

Developing Falsetto Voice

Smoothing Vocal Transitions (Head/Falsetto to Chest Voice)

Optimizing Vowel Placement for High Notes

Comprehensive Vocal Warm-up Routine

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Student learned 16 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and pronunciation exercises, focusing on specific challenging sounds like the 'R' and 'Th'. They then practiced singing several songs, including "Poor Unfortunate Souls," "Into the Unknown," "Let It Go," and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," applying new vocal techniques like widening the mouth for high notes. The Tutor assigned specific words for the Student to practice for improved pronunciation and encouraged continued experimentation with vocal techniques over the summer.

Expressive Performance Techniques in Singing

Mastering R-Sounds in Speech

Pronouncing TH-Sounds

Articulation and Enunciation for Clarity

Vocal Warm-ups and Breath Support for Singing

Vowel Modification for High Notes (Singing)

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Student learned 16 days ago

The class focused on vocal technique, beginning with physical and breathing warm-ups, followed by range expansion exercises. The Student practiced two songs, receiving feedback on melodic consistency and breath support. Significant progress was made in falsetto development, with homework assigned to practice vocal transitions and song refinement.

Vocal Warm-ups and Breathing Techniques

Expanding Vocal Range and High Register Achievement

Head Voice (Falsetto) to Chest Voice Transition

Song Performance: Articulation and Clarity

Song Performance: Melody and Key Consistency

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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