JO ROTUNNO
The right blend of vocal technique exercises and a direct song study approach will get your singing where you didn't think it could!!
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JO ROTUNNO
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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30 lessons
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JO - Get to know your vocal coach
A 40 years old experienced and passionate singer, singing teacher, session vocalist, top liner and songwriter with over 16 year of expertise in the live music industry. Regularly performs with multiple line ups, from duos to orchestras. Main genres performed and taught are Soul, Pop, Motown, Blues and Jazz but welcome all contemporary genres. A dark mezzo soprano with a 3 octaves vocal range. Hello I'm Jo, an enthusiastic, experienced and passionate singing teacher & live performer, with over 16 years of expertise in the field. Regularly performs with multiple line ups, from duos to orchestras. I teach using contemporary singing methods. My main genres performed and taught are Soul, Pop, Folk, Motown, Blues and Jazz. All age and levels, welcome! Come as you are! When teaching, I love to combine the right blend of vocal technique exercises with a direct -song study approach-. The student will learn how to improve and perfect their pitch, tone, work on lyrics, interpretation and song delivery as well as fine-tune rhythm skills.
JO graduated from Guildhall school of music and drama
Your vocal coach specialities
Music theory
Music Performance Techniques
Ear training
Sight Singing
Melody & Pitch
Vocal Training
Scales and Modes
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for Adults
Singing for Beginners
Singing for Kids
Singing for Intermediate
Singing for Advanced
Singing lessons highlights
Guildhall School of Music and Drama Singing Teacher. "The right blend of vocal technique exercises and a direct song study approach will get your singing where you didn't think it could!" I use a mac pro+logic pro daw, rhode microphone, singing scales apps, backingtracks, laptop speakers. My teachings are student focused, that means that they are tailored for every individual student, from beginners or advanced ones. I use a blend of contemporary singing methods that I've studied myself so to give the chance for every voice to grow into the best version of itself! Singing methods I've studied are American's SLS (speech level singing), Accent method, Estill Voicecraft and Breathing Coordination with renowned west end vocal coach London's Lucinda Allen. I love teaching all contemporary music genres, from Soul & JAzz, to Movie songs and Pop. I look forward to start working together!
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Blues Singing
Singing concepts taught by JO
The session concentrated on enhancing the student's vocal technique, with emphasis on breath control, resonance, and exploring mixed voice. The student practiced exercises for breath support and vocal warm-up. The tutor recommended practicing the techniques with a chosen song and suggested a tool to improve vocal cord pressure.
Mix Voice Development
Vocal Warm-ups with Lip Trills
Identifying and Addressing Vocal Fatigue
Fricatives for Breath Support ('V' Sound)
Straw Exercises (Lax Vox)
Diaphragmatic Breathing
The session focused on vocal exercises to improve breath control, posture, and resonance, specifically through sirening, scales, and the application of 'gig' and 'V' sounds. The Student worked on the song "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton, focusing on tonality and breath support. The Student was assigned to practice the 'V' sound exercise and the song, concentrating on posture and breath control, in preparation for the next lesson.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Key Tonality Adjustment
Resonance and Volume with 'V' Sound
Vocal Scales with 'Mum'
Posture and Alignment
Sirening
The student worked on vocal warm-ups, scales, and exercises to improve breath support, resonance, and pitch accuracy. They addressed a challenging song, focusing on legato phrasing and vocal cord balance using the Lax Vox technique. The student was advised to practice specific exercises daily and to hydrate well before the next session, scheduled for Friday.
Differentiating Voice Types: Chest
Mix
and Head Voice
Lax Vox Exercise with a Straw
Applying 'VV' Sound to Singing Phrases
Melisma and Riffs: Technique and Practice
Sirening with 'ng' Sound
The Student practiced vocal exercises, including scales and siren sounds, and applied these techniques to singing "Santa Tell Me" and "It's a Hard Knock Life." The session focused on improving pitch, breath control, and rhythm. The student was advised to continue practicing "It's a Hard Knock Life" with the original track.
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Bubble Technique
Scales and Pitch Accuracy
Breath Support: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Dynamics: Varying Volume and Intensity
Rhythm and Tempo
The session covered vocal warm-ups, scales, and applying vocal techniques to the song 'Wave of Mutilation' and an original song. The Student practiced sirening, scales, and breath support exercises. The Tutor assigned practicing with the straw and the 'ts' exercise for improving breath support.
Straw Phonation
The 'NG' Sound for Vocal Warm-up
Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Key Selection and Vocal Range
Vowel Modification
The Student focused on exercises to improve breath support and vocal stamina. The tutor introduced lip trills, sirening and straw exercises. The student started learning "Hard Knock Life" from Annie, focusing on understanding the rhythm. The student was assigned to listen to the song to learn the melody and lyrics.
Straw Exercises for Vocal Technique
Singing with a Track and Addressing Latency
Rhythm and Tempo
Lip Trills and Sirens for Vocal Warm-up
Breath Support for Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Looping Software
DAWs
Karaoke & backing track apps
Vocal tuner apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Vocal pitch training apps
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
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