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
Music Performance Techniques
Music theory
Improvisation & Composition
Ear training
Rhythm & Beat
Harmony and Chords
Singing
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for advanced
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 Student and Tutor focused on note reading and site-singing, practicing key signature identification and naming notes on the staff in D major and F major. They also worked on singing solfège syllables in tune, using a vocal tuner, and rehearsing major scales to establish interval relationships. The Tutor assigned practice on reading key signatures, notes, and singing solfège online.
Vocal Warm-ups for Pitch Control
Music Staff Note Recognition
Key Signature Identification
Solfege & Structured Sight-Reading
Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups, integrating body movement for better airflow and coordination. They applied these expressive techniques to Olivia Dean's song "A Couple Minutes," working on connecting emotionally to the lyrics to enhance vocal freedom and technique. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing awareness of her body's needs during singing. The next session was scheduled to be held a half-hour earlier.
Embodied Vocalization & Self-Accommodation
The Mechanics of Consistent Airflow
Emotional Connection & Lyrical Intent
Embracing Conflict for Dynamic Expression
Trusting the Body's Innate Vocal Intelligence
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups, transitioning between chest voice and falsetto, and applying these techniques during song practice. They worked on relaxing the jaw and tongue, maintaining consistent airflow, and coordinating vocal cords for pitch accuracy. The next session was rescheduled to Sunday morning to accommodate the Student's work schedule.
Achieving Gentle & Clear Chest Voice
Patience and Trusting Technique Over Hyper-Control
Relaxation and Consistent Airflow for Performance
Vocal Cord Adduction via Gentle Vocal Fry/Glottal Stop
Seamless Register Transitions: Thinning & Forward Energy
Tone Initiation: Relaxed Jaw & Tongue Position
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, including breath control and rhythmic exercises, and practiced singing 'Let Me Down Slowly.' The session focused heavily on improving pitch accuracy, vocal tone, and emotional expression in performance. The Student committed to practicing more on their own, finding accompaniment tracks, and preparing for the next session by connecting more deeply with the song's meaning.
Foundational Breath Control for Singing
Building an Effective Independent Practice Routine
Injecting Emotional Expression into Song
Mastering Pitch with Accompaniment Tracks
Overcoming Performance Perfectionism
The Student and Tutor worked on singing techniques, specifically focusing on improving vocal cord closure and pitch accuracy using the song "I'd Rather Be Me." They practiced applying a gentle glottal or vocal fry to initiate phrases and stabilize pitch, particularly on vowel sounds. The Tutor recommended practicing vocal cord closure as a separate warm-up exercise and reviewing song pitches by checking them frequently.
Breath Management for Sustained Vocals
Mastering Vocal Cord Closure (Glottal Onset)
Effective Vocal Warm-up Techniques
Achieving Pitch Accuracy & Smooth Phrasing
Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on tone consistency and breath support. They practiced the song "Lover Girl," addressing issues with pitch, heavy tone, and inadequate breathing by applying a lighter, more connected singing technique. The Tutor reinforced the importance of regular breathing exercises for homework.
The Power of Connected Notes (Legato)
Mastering Vocal Warm-ups: Light Tone & Diaphragmatic Control
Achieving Clear Audio for Performances
Embracing Performance Posture and Energy
Strategic Breathing for Vocal Performance
Developing Stable Low Notes
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Note taking
Open Q&A
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