Jonathon Larson
Start your singing journey with expert guidance in vocal and breathing technique, grounded in the Bel Canto technique.
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Jonathon Larson
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Jonathon - Get to know your vocal coach
With over 10 years of professional singing experience, earning my Master's Degree in Vocal Performance at North Park University, Jonathon Joseph Larson is an excellent vocal coach and teacher. From Pop to Classical to Rock, all musical interests are welcome in the vocal studio. In my personalized lessons, we focus on the Bel Canto Technique. Bel Canto (or Beautiful Singing) is the basis for most western singing, whether that be Pop or Opera. All students, from beginner to advanced learners, will focus on the structural basis of Bel Canto, focusing our breath and using this to produce a sound unique to you. Singing is very personal and no two journeys are a like, so the studio is a safe space for expression and experimentation. Lessons will also work to improve your rhythm, sight singing, performance techniques, and confidence. Book your lesson today, and start to explore your voice!
Your vocal coach specialities
Ear training
Music Performance Techniques
Music History
Rhythm & Beat
Music production & recording
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for advanced
Singing lessons highlights
In my personalized teaching approach, I focus on building confidence through patient, expressive, and breathing focused lessons. Specializing in Pop, Rock, Classical, and Folk singing, I tailor lessons to the individual's taste musically, but also encourage students to branch out and explore the possibilities with their voice. I utilize a variety of tools and techniques, trying to create an interactive online learning experience. By following a structured curriculum, I cater to a diverse student audience, offering singing lessons for beginners, intermediate levels, and advanced singers, ranging from teens to adults. My methodology strengths lie in fostering a supportive environment where students can explore and develop their vocal skills with ease and precision. An environment where the student feels safe and appreciated, leads for the best growth.
Noticeable vocal improvement in months
90%+ of students report clearer tone & stronger range quickly
Singing lessons praised for creativity and fun
88% parents love how the teacher brings joy into every class
Technique-driven singing lessons
Focus on breath control, resonance, and articulation
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Metal Singing
Singing concepts taught by Jonathon
Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support, body grounding, and vocal exercises. They practiced 'dog pants,' hisses, lip trills, and staccato 'Ha' sounds, often incorporating a 'horse stance' to enhance support. The Tutor will find sheet music for a new song and recommended the Student continue practicing the horse stance exercises and lip trills.
Staccato Breathing & Abdominal Stopping
Vocal Range Identification: Bass
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Dog Pants
Body Support & Grounded Posture
Horse Stance for Enhanced Core Engagement
Lip Trills for Vocal Cord Independence
Building Vocal Power Across the Range
Student and Tutor had an introductory singing session where the Student expressed issues with vocal strain from frequent gigs. The Tutor introduced the Belcanto method, focusing on breath support and proper posture. They practiced breathing exercises, including a 'dog pant' technique, and applied these to a song, resulting in noticeable improvement in vocal clarity and ease. Future lessons were planned to build a strong vocal foundation before adapting techniques to the Student's specific genre.
Cultivating Vocal Self-Awareness & Breaking Muscle Memory
Identifying and Releasing Vocal Tension
Optimal Posture and Body Alignment
Foundational Breathing for Singing
Introduction to Belcanto Method
The session focused on foundational singing techniques, with the Tutor introducing and reviewing several essential breathing exercises designed to improve breath control and vocal health. Student and Tutor also discussed vocal anatomy and potential risks like vocal nodes, emphasizing safe practice. They confirmed their next session for the following week at the same time, with the expectation that Student's technical issues would be resolved and they could begin working on an opera song.
Staccato and Sustained 'Ah' Exercise
Consistent & Mindful Practice
Releasing Throat Tension
Vocal Nodes and Vocal Health
In-Out Beated Breathing
The Dog Pant Exercise
Foundational Breathing Exercises
The Student and Tutor focused on preparing for an upcoming singing audition, specifically working on challenging high notes and lyrical delivery in a musical theater piece. They practiced vocal techniques like vowel modification, breath support, and avoiding glottal stops, concluding with a vocal warm-down to prepare the Student's voice for the audition.
Executing Musical Notations with Breath Control
Vowel Modification for High Notes
Engaging Core Support for High Notes
Addressing Dialectal Jaw Tension in Articulation
Vocal Warm-Down Techniques
Musical Theater: 'As Written' vs. Performance Interpretation
The Student and Tutor focused on preparing for a musical audition, discussing song selection from *Dear Evan Hansen* and audition strategy. They worked through vocal warm-ups and exercises to address jaw tension and pitch accuracy, particularly after the Student had recently strained their voice. The Tutor assigned practice focusing on pitch accuracy and vowel-focused singing for the chosen audition piece.
Effective Audition Strategy
Vocal Health & Diaphragmatic Support
Jaw Relaxation for Open Vocal Space
Pitch Accuracy & Vocal Tendencies
Introduction to Stovoce (Mixed Voice)
The session focused on advancing the Student's vocal technique through various breathing and breath support exercises. The Student practiced 'dog pants,' sustained hissing, and vocalizing on 'A' vowels, including a tactile exercise on the floor to engage core muscles. They also learned a new 'ha' exercise for precise breath stopping and discussed pure vowel pronunciation for Spanish songs, with a plan to practice these techniques for the upcoming week.
Low-Stakes Breath Pressure Control
Activating Core Support for Vocal Output
The Belcanto Principle: Body as Instrument & Avoiding Mimicry
Breath-Controlled Articulation (Staccato)
Prioritizing Vowel Purity
Skeletal Alignment for High Note Stability
Mastering Breath Intake for Vocal Stamina
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
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