Eduardo Nikolai De Castro

Unlock Your True Voice – Sing Higher, Stronger & With Total Confidence! Find Your Voice. Own the Stage. Sing with Power, Freedom & Confidence!

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Eduardo Nikolai De Castro

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Eduardo Nikolai - Get to know your vocal coach

I am dedicated and experienced singing voice teacher. Teaching has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my journey. Over time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with students from different age groups, backgrounds, and learning abilities, and each experience has shaped my understanding of education in unique ways. One of my core beliefs is that students learn best when they feel safe, respected, and heard. I focus on encouraging open discussions, welcoming questions without judgment, and celebrating small improvements. When students feel comfortable, their confidence grows—and so does their curiosity. Not every student learns the same way. Some grasp concepts through visuals, others through hands-on activities, and some prefer detailed explanations. I’ve used interactive presentations, real-life examples group discussions and practical exercises. Adapting lessons has helped me reach both high-achieving students and those who need extra support. Overall, my teaching experience has been about more than delivering lessons—it’s about inspiring confidence, curiosity, and growth in every student.

Meet Eduardo Nikolai

Eduardo Nikolai graduated from Ateneo De Davao University

Eduardo Nikolai graduated from Ateneo De Davao University
Eduardo Nikolai graduated from Ateneo De Davao University

Your vocal coach specialities

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Vocal Training

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Harmony and Chords

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Music Performance Techniques

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Sight Singing

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Ear training

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1-yr validity

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for advanced

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Singing for kids

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Singing for adults

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for intermediate

Singing lessons highlights

Every voice is unique. Before focusing on performance, I prioritize healthy vocal technique to prevent strain or injury. I focus on proper posture and body alignment, breath support (diaphragmatic breathing), relaxation of jaw, tongue, and shoulders and gentle warm-ups and cool-downs A healthy foundation ensures vocal longevity and consistent improvement. Breath is the engine of the voice. I teach students how to engage the diaphragm correctly, control airflow during phrases, sustain long notes steadily, and avoid throat tension Exercises include sustained hissing sounds, lip trills, and controlled scale patterns. I structure technical training progressively. Here are the following core areas: Pitch accuracy and ear training Vocal range expansion (safely and gradually) Register blending (chest voice, head voice, mix voice) Resonance placement Tone clarity Students practice scales, arpeggios, vowel shaping, and resonance exercises tailored to their voice type.

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Eduardo Nikolai

Student learned 3 days ago

The student and tutor worked on applying vocal techniques to a song, practicing specific verses and choruses. They focused on improving vocal accuracy, rhythm, and performance, with the tutor providing feedback and guidance. The student was assigned to record themselves singing acapella with a headset as homework.

Vocal Exercises for Specific Challenges

Building Vocal Character and Performance

Singing with Karaoke Tracks

Vocal Warm-ups and Daily Routines

Vocal Pitch and Tone Accuracy

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Student learned 10 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed performance techniques in singing, focusing on stage presence, connecting with the audience, and vocal delivery. The Student practiced a song, receiving feedback on high notes and phrasing, and was assigned practice with the official and karaoke versions of the song.

Stage Presence: Owning the Space

Connecting with the Audience

Vocal Dynamics and Phrasing

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Student learned 18 days ago

The tutor and student focused on song interpretation, lyric analysis, and vocal techniques for delivering a song with emotion. They practiced vocal exercises, discussed dynamics, phrasing, and tone color, and began working on eliminating nasality in the student's voice. The next lesson will continue these areas and focus on specific song sections.

Vocal Tone and Color

Horizontal Vocal Technique

Dynamics and Phrasing in Vocal Performance

Storytelling Through Song

Emotional Connection in Song Interpretation

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor focused on fundamental vocal techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, breath control exercises using 's' sounds, sustained note practice with attention to posture, and pitch matching with vocalizations. They also discussed a potential lesson plan for future sessions, emphasizing areas like pitch training and performance preparation.

Performance Techniques and Stage Presence

Vocalization and Warm-ups

Vocal Agility and Pitch Accuracy

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Tutor and Student focused on rhythm and timing in singing, practicing various rhythmic exercises like lip drills and clapping to different beats. They used a metronome to work on tempo and applied these concepts to analyzing and practicing a specific song, with a plan to further refine challenging vocal sections in the next lesson.

Rhythm and Timing in Singing

Vocal Warm-ups: Breathing and Lip Trills

Understanding Time Signatures and Beats

Vocal Registers: Chest Voice vs. Head Voice

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed fundamental vocal techniques including posture, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and single-pitch singing exercises. The Student practiced singing a worship song, and a follow-up video exercise was assigned for homework.

Singing Song with Pitch Accuracy

Vocal Resonance and Tone Brightening

Vocal Warm-ups and Preparation

Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Vocal pitch training apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Vocal synthesizers & harmonizer apps

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Vocal tuner apps

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Ear Training Software

Interactive voice lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Record lessons

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Parent feedback

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