Rochelle Linnemeier

Everyone can sing. Singing is a small muscle sport. Together we can train your voice to sound its best.

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Rochelle Linnemeier

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Rochelle - Get to know your vocal coach

Rochelle has lived in Fort Wayne, IN her whole life. Music has always been a huge part of her life. She attended Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne and earned a Bachelors Degree in Vocal Music Education. While attending college she lead SAI as the Vice President of Membership. She was a section leader in University Singers, participated in Vocal Jazz, Chamber Ensemble and Opera Ensemble. Traveling with the choirs she was able to perform in places like The Rudolfinum in Prague, St.Peter’s Cathedral, Carnegie Hall and the National Cathedral. After she began giving private lessons/classes, she realized she had found her knack. When working one-on-one with a student, much more is learned. She feels blessed to help people learn something that is a life long skill. Being a part of ensembles and performing in general has given her a new confidence. Being one of those kids with stage fright, she understands how to deal with energies that get in our way as performers. Her dream is to help people find their love for music.

Your vocal coach specialities

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Singing

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Scales and Modes

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Harmony and Chords

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Harmony & Counterpoint

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Music theory

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Vocal Training

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Sight Singing

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Melody & Pitch

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for intermediate

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Singing for kids

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for adults

Singing lessons highlights

when teaching I like to use a mix of methods. It really all depends on the student. I am Suzuki certified but that doesn’t mean that I wont ever use Kodaly or Orff in our sessions. I like to figure out how the student learns the best and then that’s how I will fashion the information for their session. I believe that the voice is a musical instrument. I also believe that singing is a small muscle sport. There are many muscles and tendons that we use to sing. If a sound is happening for someone I like to find out why. Do we need to find more space? Maybe we need to find an inner smile and lift the face. Maybe the soft pallet needs lifted, maybe their posture needs fixed so the note has better support. These are all things that could causing a bad sound. All of the things I’m mentioned have to deal with muscles. If the singer can train their small muscles the sound will have the correct space to resonate and project.

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Noticeable vocal improvement in months

90%+ of students report clearer tone & stronger range quickly

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Trusted for recital and audition prep

Parents say the singing lessons led to great performances

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Real-time feedback in singing lessons

Students get immediate, clear corrections to improve faster

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Country Singing

Country Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Rochelle

Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique and song interpretation for a specific piece, focusing on improving pronunciation, pitch accuracy, rhythm, and dynamic control. They practiced challenging phrases and the song's ending, with the Student making significant progress on previously difficult sections. Two follow-up sessions are scheduled for the next week.

Sustaining Notes with Expressive Momentum (Crescendo)

Practicing Pitch and Rhythm Separately

Vowel Modification for Tricky Consonants (e.g.

'R')

Dynamic Nuance: Decrescendo for Word Painting

Acapella Practice for Muscle Memory

Avoiding Vocal Emulation with Instrumental Tracks

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Student learned 4 days ago

Student and Tutor focused on refining vocal technique in an Italian piece, successfully addressing high note accuracy and stylistic nuances for vowel sounds. They then began working on a new English gospel song, "In Your Arms," practicing its melody and discussing its potential for expressive phrasing. The Student plans to learn this song quickly before selecting another Italian piece for their next lesson, scheduled for July 29th.

Developing A Cappella Pitch Stability

Storytelling Through Phrasing in Simpler Music

Balanced Repertoire for Holistic Vocal Development

Stylistic Vowel Release: The 'Puccini O'

Supportive Accompaniment for Pitch Entry

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Student and Tutor had an introductory singing lesson, discussing the Student's background as a lead guitarist now focusing on singing and songwriting. They explored vocal warm-up techniques, focusing on vowel placement and overall vocal flexibility. The Student then performed a song, receiving constructive feedback on her unique timbre, vibrato, and areas for improvement like diction and smoothing vocal transitions.

Strategic Song Selection for Vocal Development

Adding 'Color' and Dynamics to Vocal Performance

Navigating Vocal Registers: Head

Chest

and the Break

Mastering Vowel Acoustics and Resonance

The Science and Art of Vocal Warm-ups

Cultivating Your Unique Vocal Identity

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Student learned 7 days ago

During this initial session, the Tutor introduced vocal techniques and performance strategies. The Student shared her goals for improving confidence in worship singing and discussed challenges she faced during recent performances. They explored warm-up routines, methods for managing performance anxiety, and approaches to learning new songs, including those in a foreign language. The Tutor outlined the structure of future lessons, emphasizing a balance between vocal exercises and song practice.

Vocal Mechanics: Diaphragm & Air Support

Your Voice is a Toy

Effective Song Practice Strategy

Vocal Warm-ups & Preparation

Managing Performance Nerves

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Student learned 11 days ago

The Student and Tutor conducted an introductory singing lesson, covering the Tutor's background, the Student's musical goals, and foundational vocal techniques. They practiced vocal warm-ups focusing on breath support and explored basic scales and musical intervals. Discussions also included strategies for song selection, utilizing visual aids like sheet music, and plans for continued practice, including potential at-home exercises.

The Importance of Vocal Warm-ups

Diaphragmatic Breathing: Your Singing Motor

Understanding Vocal Registers and Range

Ear Training and Interval Recognition

Leveraging Visual Aids for Learning

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Student learned 13 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory singing lesson, focusing on the causes of vocal fatigue and foundational techniques for healthy singing. They discussed diaphragmatic breathing, vocal anatomy, warm-ups, and strategies for song selection, while also exploring general vocal health and care. The Student also noted a unique difference in their singing ability between Spanish and English, which the Tutor plans to investigate in future sessions.

Full-Body Vocal Engagement (Face Space & Soft Palate)

Vocal Warm-ups and Scale Work

Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Foundation of Voice

Vocal Folds as a 'Small Muscle Sport'

Vocal Health Maintenance Beyond Technique

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Vocal tuner apps

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Looping Software

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Metronome Apps

Interactive voice lessons

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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