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
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Harmony and Chords
Improvisation & Composition
Sight Singing
Rhythm & Beat
Vocal Training
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for advanced
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
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 tutor and student worked on fundamental singing techniques, including breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal agility through various exercises. They attempted to apply these techniques to a chosen song, while also troubleshooting specific vocal sensations reported by the student, and planned to reschedule the remaining portion of the lesson due to technical issues.
Vocal Expansion and Breath Support
Vocal Larynx Control
Falsetto and Vocal Break Management
Vocal Fry and Nasality
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal exercises focusing on breath control and consistent tone production. They then transitioned to sight-reading practice, specifically targeting intervals and solfège, with an emphasis on accurate pitch using a tuner. The session concluded with an introduction to identifying key signatures through sharps and flats.
Pitch Accuracy and Sight-Reading Fundamentals
Vocal Breath Support and Airflow Control
Key Signatures: Sharps and Flats
The session centered on advanced singing techniques, particularly focusing on developing a natural, unstrained raspy vocal quality. Student and Tutor practiced breath support using apoggio, vocal cord closure exercises, and applied these concepts while singing 'Refill' by Elvonor. They discussed future vocal goals including exploring varied tonal colors and continued ear training.
Controlled Raspiness & Vocal Cord Adduction
Apojo Breathing Technique
Vocal Placement for Range & Tone
Natural vs. Forced Raspiness
Exploring Tonal Colors & Vocal Variety
Vocal Cord Closure & Agility Exercises
Student and Tutor worked on advanced singing techniques, including breath support using 'appoggio,' twang, and pharyngeal resonance. The primary focus was a detailed breakdown of vocal stylings in The Cranberries' 'Zombie,' analyzing specific techniques for vocal flips and dynamic changes. They also discussed song choices for an upcoming performance, with the Student planning to research Queen and ABBA songs.
Deconstructing The Cranberries' "Zombie" Vocal Flip
Vocal Space & Larynx Control for High Notes
Fenial Resonance (Soft Palate Elevation)
Twang and Nasal Resonance
Appoggio (Breathing & Core Support)
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, breath support, and projection exercises. They then applied these techniques to practice Michael Jackson's songs "Beat It" and "Black or White," focusing on achieving a relaxed mix voice, improving articulation, and maintaining consistent support throughout phrases. The Tutor recommended continuing to work on "Black or White" for the next session, and the schedule was briefly discussed with the Student.
Natural Vocal Distortion & Style
Maintaining Support Through Phrase Endings
Understanding & Applying Mix-Belt
Legato Phrasing vs. Percussive Diction
Vocal Relaxation & Larynx Control
Breath Management & Abdominal Support
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal exercises covering breathing, rhythmic precision, vocal slides, and larynx control. The Student applied these techniques to a song, working on improving tone consistency and placement, especially in higher registers. The Student also discussed acquiring a nebulizer for vocal health, which the Tutor endorsed for practice and recovery.
Nebulizer for Vocal Hydration & Recovery
Foundational Clear & Consistent Tone
Smooth Tone Onset (Direct Attack)
Vocal Cord Closure & Placement for Interval Jumps
Metronome Practice for Breath Precision
Breathing & Rib Cage Expansion
Larynx Control for High Notes (Eeyore Voice)
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
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