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
Sight Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Improvisation & Composition
Scales and Modes
Vocal Training
Singing
Ear training
Music theory
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
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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.
Noticeable vocal improvement in months
90%+ of students report clearer tone & stronger range quickly
Trusted for recital and audition prep
Parents say the singing lessons led to great performances
Real-time feedback in singing lessons
Students get immediate, clear corrections to improve faster
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Movie Singing
Country Singing
Singing concepts taught by Rochelle
The session focused on extensive vocal warm-ups covering various ranges and articulation exercises. Student and Tutor then discussed strategies for selecting and practicing audition songs for musicals, including suitable musical theater repertoire for the Student's voice. The Student also practiced several contemporary songs of their choosing, applying vocal techniques in different musical styles.
Vocal Dynamics & Energy for Performance
Audition Song Selection & Strategy
Developing Vocal Range (Upper & Lower)
Vocal Warm-up Exercises
The Student practiced several songs, including "My Heart Will Go On," "Pure," and "Stupid Song," in preparation for upcoming performances. The Tutor provided coaching on vocal techniques like pitch control, head voice usage, and breath support, as well as guidance on stage presence and microphone handling. The Student also presented an original song for feedback and discussed the importance of self-recording for improvement.
Mastering Vocal Registers: Head Voice vs. Belt
The Power of Self-Recording for Improvement
Effective Microphone Handling
Enhancing Stage Presence & Character
Pitch Precision & Vocal Buoyancy
Vocal Warm-ups & Technique Refinement
The Student and Tutor conducted several vocal warm-up exercises, including humming, ascending pitch exercises with the phrase "Here I come to save the day," and "weos" for low-range development. They also discussed potential song selections for future lessons. The session was ultimately rescheduled due to ongoing technical and environmental distractions.
Expanding Your Vocal Range: Ascending Exercises
Technical Readiness: Your Lesson's Best Friend
Adapting Your Practice to Any Environment
Developing Your Low Register: The "Weo Weo" Flow
Mastering Quiet Warm-ups: The Power of Hums
The session focused on vocal technique for the Student, addressing challenges with transitioning between chest and head voice in the bridge of "My Heart Will Go On." They practiced targeted warm-ups, explored projection techniques like the 'yawn' and 'smiley mouth' to improve delivery, and applied these to the song's challenging sections. The Student also received feedback on their stylistic approach to Olivia Rodrigo's "Stupid Song" while accompanying themselves on guitar.
Vocal Bridge Transition & Blending
Diaphragm Support for Vocal Power
Vowel Modification & Tone Placement
Adapting Vocal Style to Genre
Mental Preparation for Performance
The session focused on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and diaphragmatic support techniques. The Student practiced these skills by singing two songs, "The Cure" by Olivia Rodrigo and "If Only" by Dove Cameron, receiving specific feedback on dynamics, diction, and strategic breathing within long phrases. They discussed using vocal consonants for projection and identifying hidden breath opportunities in songs.
Diaphragmatic Breath Control
Pitch Recognition & Vocal Placement
Dynamic Range & Consonant Projection
Strategic 'Sneaky' Breathing
Adding Emotion & Character to Song
Approaching High Notes & Vocal Range
The Student and Tutor reviewed various singing warm-up techniques focusing on humming, jaw release, and tongue placement for pitch and tone control. They practiced applying these concepts while singing parts of "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" and "Bad Fish," discussing strategies for learning new songs and vocal styling. The Tutor recommended using a tuner app for precise pitch feedback.
Optimizing Tongue & Jaw Placement
Strategies for Learning New Songs
Achieving Vocal Sound Effects (Rasp)
Fine-Tuning Pitch and Tone
The Role of Physicality in Singing
Vocal Warm-ups for Range & Resonance
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Vocal tuner apps
Looping Software
Interactive voice lessons
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Note taking
Record lessons
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