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
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 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
Singing
Sight Singing
Rhythm & Beat
Music theory
Improvisation & Composition
Vocal Training
Melody & Pitch
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for Beginners
Singing for Adults
Singing for Advanced
Singing for Intermediate
Singing for Kids
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
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Singing concepts taught by JO
The class focused on developing vocal singing techniques, specifically breath support, mixed voice production, and song application. The student practiced exercises and a song to improve vocal control and stamina, with the tutor providing guidance on breath management and register transitions.
Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Warm-ups and Cool-downs
Diction and Articulation
Vocal Registers and Transitions (Passaggio)
Vocal Cord Engagement & Resonance
The Tutor and Student focused on vocal warm-up techniques, exploring head voice and mix voice production through exercises and the song 'Fly Me to the Moon.' They practiced breath support using abdominal muscles to achieve sustained notes without strain, and discussed stylistic choices in singing. The student will choose a pop song by Tyler the Creator for the next session.
Vocal Registers: Chest
Head
and Mix Voice
Vocal Warm-ups and Sirening
Vowel Modification and Resonance
Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing
The student and tutor worked on vocal exercises to improve singing technique, focusing on breath support, vocal placement, and managing voice breaks during challenging passages. The student practiced scales, twang exercises, and vowel sounds to enhance vocal control, with a recommendation to practice daily for five minutes.
Breath Support
Speaking vs. Singing Delivery
Vocal Cord Health and Nodule Awareness
Vocal Twang and Resonation
Vocal Passaggio and Registers
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-up exercises focusing on producing an open, bright vocal sound ('twang') and improving breath support. They practiced singing specific sounds and vowels, then applied these techniques to a song, "I Hear a Symphony," to improve vocal transitions and belting. The next session was tentatively scheduled for the following Sunday.
Vocal Resonance and Nasal Onset
Vocal Cord Support and Breath Control
Vocal Attack and Legato Singing
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Rhythm
Dynamics
and Musicality in Performance
Developing Vocal Twang
Vocal Cord Closure and Breathiness
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and exercises to strengthen mixed voice and breath support, utilizing the "meow" sound and "V" vocalizations. They then practiced applying these techniques to the song "Eyes on the Sparrow," focusing on dynamics and vocal control.
Vocal Warm-up: The 'Meow' Exercise
Breath Support: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Dynamics: Fortepiano
Vocal Registers: Mixed Voice
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
Vocal pitch training apps
Looping Software
Karaoke & backing track apps
DAWs
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
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