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
Singing
Ear training
Melody & Pitch
Music theory
Vocal Training
AI modules
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
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 focused on singing techniques, starting with gentle warm-ups and new vowel exercises (E A O) to address vocal dryness. They then practiced developing a round, dark vocal tone, specifically applying soft palate control to the song "Sound of Silence." The session also included detailed work on dipthongs within the song's lyrics, with plans to continue next week.
Vowel Spectrum & Formation (E-A-O/U)
Soft Palate Control for Vocal Resonance
Diphthongs: Sustaining Vowel Sounds
Breath Support & Diaphragmatic Breathing
Musicality & Song Interpretation
Vowel Discrepancy (Written vs. Sung)
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, commencing with vocal warm-ups such as lip trills and yaw exercises to improve breath support and vowel articulation. They then practiced "The Sound of Silence," focusing on pitch accuracy, emotional interpretation, and refining vowel sounds and transitions. The Tutor assigned continued practice on vowels and introduced the concept of vocal growls, with plans to address the Student's vocal break in upcoming sessions.
Lip Trills Technique
Song Interpretation & Vocal Styling (Sound of Silence)
Vowel Formation & Articulation
Pitch Accuracy & Note Placement
Diaphragmatic Breath Support
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, starting with breathing exercises and humming. They practiced pitch matching, addressed a consistent tendency to sing a minor third below the target note, and worked on vocal warm-ups. The session concluded with practicing the song "Don't Stop Believin'", exploring different octaves and key transpositions, with a plan to work on another song in the next session.
Optimizing Song Key for Vocal Comfort and Tone
Register Versatility and Song Interpretation
Constant Diaphragm Pressure for Sustained Notes
Utilizing Head Voice for High Notes
Pre-Vocalized Humming for Vowel Transition
Accurate Pitch Matching
Diaphragmatic Breathing without Shoulder Rise
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.
Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Inner Tube
Air Management and Efficiency
Strategic Breathing in Songs
Vocal Warm-ups and Head Voice Access
Song Deconstruction and Riff Practice
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.
Vocal Stamina Management & Octave Flexibility
Song Section Integration & Ornamentation
Smooth Phrasing & Note Transitions
Pitch Accuracy & Navigating Interval Leaps
Vowel Articulation & Resonance Placement
Diaphragmatic Breath Support & Vocal Relaxation
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking

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