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
Ear training
Sight Singing
Melody & Pitch
Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Scales and Modes
Vocal Training
CoTutorAI modules
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Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for advanced
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 focused on vocal warm-up techniques and exercises. They addressed the student's vocal discomfort, identifying potential inflammation and stress as contributing factors, and decided to conclude the vocal exercises early. The next session's timing was adjusted to allow for vocal rest and recovery.
Vocal Warm-ups for Focus
Gentle Vocal Fold Engagement
Understanding Vocal Fatigue and Inflammation
Vocal Health and Lifestyle Factors
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support, resonance, and vocal cord closure. They practiced specific exercises and applied them to song passages, aiming for a connected and stable vocal sound, with the intention of refining pitch and technical elements for the next session.
Vocal Placement & Resonance
Airflow Management & Breath Support
Vocal Cord Closure & Belting
Connecting Notes & Register Transitions
Pitch Accuracy & Intonation
The tutor and student discussed effective vocal practice strategies, focusing on integrating technique seamlessly into enjoyable singing rather than viewing it as a burden. They practiced applying vocal techniques to a song, with the student demonstrating improved breath support, register transitions, and a more balanced vocal tone. Follow-up involves the student using a personalized warm-up routine and developing self-talk strategies to build confidence.
The Practice-Performance Dichotomy in Singing
Mindset and Structure in Vocal Practice
Integrating Technique with Enjoyment
Building Trust in Technique and Self
The Role of Lessons vs. Practice
The student practiced vocal warm-up exercises and ear training, followed by working on singing two specific songs, "Just the Two of Us" and "Let's Groove." The tutor provided feedback on vocal technique, pitch, and breath control, with plans to continue refining these skills and potentially exploring different keys or vocal exercises.
Pitch Accuracy and Ear Training
Breath Support and Phrasing
Vocal Range and Key Adjustment
Vocal Slides and Articulation
Vocal Warm-ups: Deep Breathing and Hissing
The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, including breath support, controlled air release, and laryngeal positioning. They practiced exercises for vocal fry and applied concepts like the 'dopey voice' to aid in bridging vocal breaks. The session concluded with a detailed application of these techniques to a specific song, addressing pitch, rhythm, and vowel production.
Apoggio/Lean (Core Support)
Laryngeal Adjustment for Vocal Breaks
Vocal Fry and Laryngeal Control
Jazz Harmony and Interval Training
Legato vs. Staccato in Vocal Performance
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath control, rhythmic accuracy, pitch precision, and vocal placement. They practiced exercises for vocal cord closure, articulation, smooth slides, and relaxed jaw/tongue. The student applied these techniques to specific song lyrics, with emphasis on belting and maintaining vocal stability during challenging passages. The tutor provided guidance on practice strategies for the coming week.
Rhythmic Pulsing with Hisses
Vocal Cord Closure and Breath Control
Vocal Slides and Pitch Accuracy
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Belting Technique: Vocal Projection
Breath Management for Challenging Phrases
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Metronome Apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
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