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
/ 55 min
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
Ear training
Music theory
Sight Singing
Scales and Modes
Improvisation & Composition
Harmony & Counterpoint
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for Kids
Singing for Advanced
Singing for Beginners
Singing for Intermediate
Singing for Adults
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 student practiced vocal techniques for singing a specific song, focusing on breath support, pitch control, and vocal projection. The tutor provided exercises and visualizations to improve these areas and discussed strategies for effective practice, including listening to the original track. Future sessions were tentatively scheduled to continue this work.
Vocalization Techniques: The 'VV' Method
The 'Lavalita' Visualization for Breath Control
Vocal Pitch Accuracy and Center
Breath Support and Phrase Endings
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, focusing on pitch accuracy, breath support, and intentional vocal delivery. They practiced specific sections of a song, employed focused listening exercises, and discussed strategies for studio recording and performance. The student was advised on hydration and vocal rest before future recording sessions.
Pitch Accuracy and Vocal Control
Vocal Range and Key Adaptation
Studio Recording Techniques
Emotional Delivery and Interpretation
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups using major triads and the "la" vowel sound, incorporating a "reverse thinking" technique to ease high notes. They then practiced specific vowel sounds to improve vocal cord closure and applied these techniques while singing "Subterranean Homesick Alien" by Radiohead.
Vocal Registration and Passing Notes
Vocal Health and Common Issues
Vocal Cord Function and Resonance
The student and tutor focused on advanced vocal techniques, including warm-ups like sirening, the 'ng' sound exercise for mixed voice, and posture correction. They practiced singing a specific song, "You Say," and identified an optimal key for the student's vocal range, along with reinforcing breath support and pitch accuracy through exercises. The tutor provided practice materials and planned follow-up sessions to assess progress.
Posture and Vocal Performance
Vocal Technique: Breath Support and Stepping
Finding the Optimal Vocal Key
Vocalization Warm-up: Sirening
The 'NG' Sound for Palate Activation
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique for the song "It's a Hard Knock Life" from "Annie." They practiced warm-ups, addressed specific vocal nuances like vowel brightness, and discussed performance elements like posture and movement, with plans to continue lessons after the student's upcoming play performances.
Vocal Warm-ups: The 'Z' Exercise
Breath Control in Singing
Vowel Brightness and Articulation
Stage Presence and Movement
The Student and Tutor reviewed vocal warm-up techniques, focusing on breath support and vocal projection. They then practiced singing a song, "Nothing" by Bruno Major, experimenting with different keys and refining vocal control at the end of phrases. The student was assigned to practice the song in a specific key for the next session.
Vocal Technique: Twang and Belting
Phrase Endings and Intention
Musical Key and Pitch Adjustment
Vocal Warm-ups: Breath Support and Resonance
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
DAWs
Vocal tuner apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Looping Software
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
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