Andrea Fleming
A safe place to get out of your comfort zone, improve your technique, and explore bringing YOUR unique point of view to your art.
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Andrea Fleming
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Andrea - Get to know your vocal coach
Andrea, here! With over 15 years of teaching experience and over 20 years of professional performing experience, I am excited to share with you a passion for music and singing! My students come to me for help with singing technique, musicality, expression, improved performance, and career coaching. They go out into the world with so much more; including, a reduction in performance anxiety, an increase in confidence, and a renewed passion for music and storytelling. Having experience with a wide variety of students, from amateur beginner to advanced professional, from a variety of neurotypes, who all have unique challenges, I am confident that I can help you improve your skills and have so much more fun doing what you love! Tidbits about me: Performed all over the world in places like and Australia, Italy, Hong Kong. Singing experience in classical, musical theatre, Motown, pop, soul, and more. Trained in acting and dance. Bachelors degree in music. Multi award winning. Exprience teaching all ages; one on one and in group.
Andrea graduated from Grand Valley State University
Your vocal coach specialities
Vocal Training
Harmony and Chords
Singing
Music theory
Improvisation & Composition
Scales and Modes
Music Performance Techniques
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for advanced
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
Singing lessons highlights
As every student is unique, I personalize each plan based upon an initial intake, which will focus around the goals YOU have for yourself. After asking specific questions, it's my job to figure out what is getting in the way of you reaching your goal technically, practically, and mentally. Once I find that, I draw up a weekly plan and progress bench marks, with strategies, tools, and guidelines to reach each marker. As most students usually need help with technical, practical, and mindset issues, most plans will include guidance to improve in each of those categories. As a teacher, I believe it is my job to help you find out where you have misunderstandings, gaps in understanding, or limiting thoughts, but I believe it is important to always have your consent to move through those things. Your sense of safety always comes first. I also understand that growth cannot happen without discomfort. So, I will always bring awareness to those things and offer to challenge them if your sense of safety is in tact. Beyond that, I always aim to keep coaching relaxed and fun. We start music and performing because we love it and it brings us joy! So, let go, let yourself laugh, and enjoy the ride. :)
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Folk Singing
Singing concepts taught by Andrea
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support, tongue placement for resonance, and expressive singing. Exercises included 'yum' sounds, sirens, and applying nasal placement to song lyrics, with the goal of reducing tension and improving vocal clarity. The tutor advised the student to prioritize emotional connection when singing rather than overthinking technical aspects.
Vocal Support and Airflow
Vocal Tract Resonance and Vowel Production
Tongue Placement for Resonance
Emotional Connection and Articulation
Vocal Placement and Tongue Position
Vocal Cord Closure and Breath Support
Chest Voice and Mixed Voice
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support, vocal placement, and phrase connection through various warm-up exercises and song application. They planned to continue practicing these techniques, with a specific emphasis on conscious breathing and vocal placement in future sessions.
Vocal Connection and Phrasing
Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Engagement
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Emotional Connection and Artistic Expression
Vocal Distortion and Tone Balancing
The student and tutor worked on improving sight-reading skills by practicing pitch identification and singing exercises. They focused on determining key signatures, identifying the tonic ('do'), and singing scales and intervals, with the student aiming for greater accuracy. The student requested incorporating vocal warm-ups in future sessions.
Pitch Accuracy and Vocal Technique
Treble Clef Spaces and Intervals
Key Signatures and Solfège
Student and Tutor focused on foundational singing techniques, specifically addressing pronunciation through consonant and vowel mechanics. They practiced breathing exercises, consonant articulation, and vowel shaping, leading to a significant breakthrough in the student's understanding of tongue position and soft palate engagement. The student was assigned to practice these concepts on a song, layering airflow, vowel consistency, and consonant propulsion.
Nervous System Regulation and Vocal Performance
Integrated Song Practice Approach
Optimal Vowel Shaping and Soft Palate Lift
Breath-Driven Consonants for Propelling Tone
Dynamic Breath Control and Rib Cage Expansion
The Student and Tutor dedicated the session to enhancing sight-reading abilities, specifically focusing on identifying key signatures and improving pitch and rhythmic accuracy. They practiced singing solfege exercises in various keys, receiving targeted feedback on identifying flats and sharps, and maintaining consistent intonation. The Student will continue to apply strategies like pre-singing scales and using a pitch tool to improve their performance in subsequent practice.
Key Signature Rules: Flats
Key Signature Rules: Sharps & Natural Key
Developing Pitch Accuracy
Solfège for Interval Recognition
Rhythm Interpretation and Note Duration
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
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