Willa Bateman
Build a strong foundation in healthy singing - and discover what is special about you as a musician.
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Willa Bateman
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Willa - Get to know your vocal coach
As a classically trained singer and actor, I focus on healthful singing and engaging performance. I believe in building a strong foundation of proper technique to ensure the health and longevity of the singing voice, which we build upon to develop personal style and explore different genres and characters. I specialise in musical theatre, classical, jazz, folk, and pop music. If you would like to explore a variety of genres and styles, I'm the teacher for you! I also offer the ear training and tutoring in music theory to become a more skilled and flexible musician. What matters most are your goals. Do you want to focus on technique and musicianship? Perfect! Do you want to become a more confident singer and performer? Awesome! Do you want to just have fun and learn a new skill? Amazing! The voice is a fascinating instrument - no two singers sound exactly the same, even singing the same song! Learning to sing is about discovering the unique characteristics of your voice and using them to bring the music to life - and to learn how to make YOU shine through the music you make.
Willa graduated from Vanier College
Your vocal coach specialities
Vocal Training
Music theory
Ear training
Music History
Melody & Pitch
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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 beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
Singing lessons highlights
A "standard lesson" would start with a light warm up with a focus on proper technique - breath, vowels, placement, avoiding excess tension, etc. We would then move on to song work, which involves learning the song, either from sheet music or by ear (depending on preference), identifying difficult areas and troubleshooting them, and discovering personal flair. If desired, I also offer tutoring in ear training/musicianship and music theory. This can be made a chunk of the lesson at the beginning or end, the entire lesson, and/or can spattered throughout. The "standard lesson" is a only a starting point. Everyone learns differently, and over time we'll adjust the format to your wants and needs - more focus on technique, or song learning, or performance tweaks, or ear training, are all welcome adjustments. Lessons are about taking what is special about you as a singer and enhancing it, not about forcing you into a box.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing
Folk Singing
Singing concepts taught by Willa
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on breath control techniques and precise vowel articulation. They then practiced the song "Someone You Loved," addressing starting pitch, emotional delivery, and the correct melodic contours for the verse and pre-chorus. The Tutor shared sheet music to aid the Student in understanding specific note patterns and rhythm for continued practice.
Pre-Chorus Phrasing and Pattern Recognition
Navigating Vocal Dynamics and Phrasing
Healthy Breath Control and Vocal Effort
Vowel Articulation for Optimal Resonance
The student and tutor worked on vocal techniques, including legato phrasing and vocal slides, using exercises and song examples. They also began working on the song "Someone You Loved," focusing on specific notes and vocal placement, and discussed feedback for a piano guide. The tutor advised the student to rest their voice due to fatigue.
Vocal Slides (Sirens)
Staccato vs. Legato Singing
Vocal Fold Care and Fatigue Management
Vocal Range and Key Adjustments
The student and tutor focused on improving vocal technique through breathing exercises and pitch practice. They discussed vocal ranges, musical notation, and strategies for finding comfortable singing keys, concluding with targeted work on specific vocal phrases from a song. The student was encouraged to practice the discussed elements during the week.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Vocal Range and Clefs
Finding Your Singing Key
Vocal Support vs. Breathiness
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and techniques for singing the song "Tennessee Whiskey." They practiced breath control, pitch accuracy, and vocal phrasing, and discussed strategies for improving ear training and managing performance anxiety through physical grounding. The tutor offered to provide supplementary practice materials like recordings.
Vocal Grounding and Body Awareness
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Extended Exhalation
Pitch Matching and Ear Training
Vocal Warm-up and Articulation Exercises
The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, breath support, and vocal range extension. They then applied these techniques to practicing the song "Tennessee Whiskey," focusing on pitch accuracy, vocal control, and rhythmic interpretation. The session ended with a review of challenging notes and phrases within the song.
Breath Support for Singing
Vocal Trills and Warm-ups
Vocal Ornamentation and Artistic Choice
Musical Phrasing and Rhythm in 'Tennessee Whiskey'
Navigating the Vocal Break
The student and tutor focused on vocal techniques, including vowel modification, tongue placement, and breath support, applying these concepts to singing the song "Tennessee Whiskey." They discussed strategies for maintaining relaxation and improving vocal agility, planning to continue working on specific songs and vocal exercises in future sessions.
The Role of Breath Support in Singing
Song Learning Strategy: Focused Repertoire
Vocal Relaxation and Performance Ease
Mindset in Practice: Embracing Imperfection
Vowel Modification for Vocal Resonance
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
Ear Training Software
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Note taking
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