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
Ear training
Melody & Pitch
Singing
Vocal Training
Music theory
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
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 proper breathing techniques, managing air pressure, and minimizing jaw movement to improve vocal placement and resonance. They practiced navigating the head voice and expanding vocal range, then applied these techniques to song practice with "Tennessee Whiskey," breaking down verses and the chorus. The next session will continue working on the song and vocal agility, specifically focusing on riffs.
Proper Diaphragmatic Breathing (The "Inner Tube")
Efficient Air Control: No Escaping Air!
Jaw Movement
Placement
and Resonance
Navigating Head Voice & The Passaggio (Paj)
Consistent Energy for Low Notes
Vocal Range and Registers
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on proper breathing and breath support techniques to improve lung capacity and address the Student's tendency to run out of breath. They practiced diaphragm exercises and then began reviewing the chorus of "Tennessee Whiskey," with a specific challenging phrase identified for the Student to practice for the next session.
Air Management and Efficiency
Song Deconstruction and Riff Practice
Vocal Warm-ups and Head Voice Access
Strategic Breathing in Songs
Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Inner Tube
Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups focusing on lip trills, breath support, and precise vowel articulation. They practiced pitch accuracy and relaxation techniques, particularly for high notes, before delving into the bridge and chorus of "Someone You Loved." The session concluded with the Student successfully applying new breath support methods and reviewing the song's structure.
Diaphragmatic Breath Support & Vocal Relaxation
Vowel Articulation & Resonance Placement
Smooth Phrasing & Note Transitions
Pitch Accuracy & Navigating Interval Leaps
Song Section Integration & Ornamentation
Vocal Stamina Management & Octave Flexibility
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal warm-ups and then proceeded to practice specific sections of a song, focusing on pitch accuracy, breath support, and navigating challenging melodic phrases. They discussed musical concepts like tension and resolution, and the Tutor identified specific areas in the pre-chorus that require further practice.
Pitch Accuracy & Resolution in Music
Navigating Musical Structure: Verses
Chorus
& Pre-Chorus
Vocal Technique: Jaw Tension & Breath Management
Musical Phrasing & Repetition
Vocal Range Warm-up & Breath Support
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 Range and Key Adjustments
Vocal Fold Care and Fatigue Management
Staccato vs. Legato Singing
Vocal Slides (Sirens)
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Ear Training Software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Note taking
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