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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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

JO graduated from Guildhall school of music and drama
JO graduated from Guildhall school of music and drama

Your vocal coach specialities

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Harmony & Counterpoint

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Ear training

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Music Performance Techniques

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Melody & Pitch

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Improvisation & Composition

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Music theory

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Sight Singing

Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for Intermediate

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Singing for Kids

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Singing for Advanced

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Singing for Adults

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Singing for Beginners

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

Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Blues Singing

Blues Singing

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

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Singing concepts taught by JO

Student learned 10 days ago

The tutor and student engaged in a vocal lesson focusing on advanced warm-up exercises and the development of the mixed voice. They practiced specific vocalizations and applied these techniques to a song, with the student tasked with practicing the melody and lyrics for the next session.

Vocal Warm-up Techniques

Vocal Agility and Phrasing in Song

Vocal Support and Breath Control

Finding the Mixed Voice

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Student learned 11 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on vocal techniques, focusing on chromatic scales, breath support, and pitch accuracy. They applied these techniques to the Student's songs and a cover, with plans to explore different genres and performance aspects in future sessions.

Vocal Warm-up Techniques

Performance and Repertoire Development

Vocal Technique: Breath Support and Articulation

Vocal Registers and Resonance

Music Theory and Application

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Student learned 16 days ago

The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, breath control exercises, and vocal agility drills. They then practiced singing two songs, focusing on pitch accuracy, emotional delivery, and performance techniques. The session concluded with plans to continue working on these songs and to use headphones for better audio quality in future sessions.

Vocal Warm-ups and Breathing Techniques

Vocal Agility and Legato Singing

Performance Anxiety and Stage Presence

Understanding Song Meaning and Interpretation

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Student learned 18 days ago

The tutor and student worked on vocal techniques, focusing on resonance, breathing, and vocal exercises like semitones and 'twang' production. They also practiced integrating these techniques into song performance, with advice given for an upcoming jam session.

Vocal Warm-ups and Breath Support

Vocal Placement and Resonance (Twang)

Vocal Cord Health and Strain Management

Vocal Registers and Mixed Voice

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Student learned 20 days ago

The student and tutor discussed vocal performance strategies, including managing nerves through physical grounding techniques and breath support exercises. They practiced vocal warm-ups to improve pitch and resonance, and explored methods for stage presence and audience engagement. The student was advised on pre-performance vocal care and practice routines.

Performance Anxiety Management

Vocal Hydration and Care

Performance Staging and Presence

Vocal Pitch and Intonation Accuracy

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Student learned 22 days ago

The tutor provided guidance to the student on vocal performance techniques, focusing on breath support, stage presence, and managing performance anxiety for an upcoming memorial service. They practiced visualization exercises and discussed practical tips for using a microphone and interacting with a pianist during the performance. The session concluded with advice on focused practice and vocal health.

Breath Support & Diaphragmatic Breathing

Performance Visualization & Stage Presence

Vocal Articulation & Phrasing

Stage Logistics & Technical Considerations

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Vocal pitch training apps

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DAWs

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Looping Software

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Metronome Apps

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

Interactive voice lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Open Q&A

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Record lessons

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Weekend lessons

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