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
Music History
Music theory
Singing
Music Performance Techniques
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
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1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
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 engaged in a singing lesson, starting with vocal warm-ups to address fatigue, then began learning a new song, "What Makes You Sad," by ear. They practiced specific vocal techniques such as glottal stops, assertive vocal delivery, and navigating significant melodic drops within the song's verses and chorus. The next session was scheduled to continue working on the song and further develop these techniques.
Vocal Warm-ups and Conditioning
Learning Songs by Ear and Melody Replication
Vocal Ornamentation: Glottal Stop
Developing a 'Belty' or 'Forward Declarative' Vocal Style
Vocal Agility with Leaps and Drops
Recognizing and Adapting to Vocal Fatigue
The Student and Tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups and practiced ear training to better identify song keys, including the concept of a "tonic." They worked on the song "Fast Car," comparing different keys for the Student's voice and guitar accompaniment, and refined vocal techniques for high notes and specific rhythmic phrasing.
Mastering Song Phrasing and Rhythmic Nuances
Strategic Resonance for Confident High Notes
The Tonic: Understanding Tonal Center
Vocal Warm-up Fundamentals
Practical Key Identification & Selection for Performance
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, including lip trills and exercises for managing pitch and transitions through the vocal registers. They then practiced the song "Fast Car," focusing on rhythm, articulation, and exploring different keys to find the most comfortable range for the Student's voice and guitar accompaniment. The Student was encouraged to experiment with different keys on their baritone guitar as homework, and the next session was tentatively scheduled for Sunday.
Selecting the Optimal Song Key for Performance
Analyzing Song Structure: Rhythm vs. Melody
Optimizing Vowel Shaping and Tongue Position
Maintaining Pitch on Descending Vocal Lines
Smooth Transitions Through the Passaggio (Vocal Registers)
Engaging Lower Belly for Breath Support
The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive singing lesson, starting with various vocal warm-ups including lip trills, diaphragm exercises, and targeted work on nasal resonance. They then extensively practiced the song "The Scientist" in a specific key, focusing on rhythmic accuracy, phrasing, managing dynamic shifts between vocal registers, and strategic vowel modification for high notes. The session also covered musical intervals and explored different expressive approaches for the song's wordless vocal sections, with plans to continue refining these areas.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Support
Strategic Use of Nasal Resonance
Vowel Modification for High Notes
Avoiding Pitch-Related Vocal Tension
Understanding & Executing Musical Intervals
Song Character & Dynamic Nuances
Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups and song practice. They worked on lip trills and vowel exercises to improve breath support and vocal flexibility. The session also involved learning and adjusting the key for "The Scientist" by Coldplay, with practice on verses and chorus, addressing melodic accuracy, rhythmic details, and transitioning between vocal registers.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Support
Navigating Vocal Registers: Head Voice & Transitions
Rhythmic Precision: Pickups and Syncopation
Key Selection & Vocal Range Optimization
Vowel Modification for Style & Pitch
Melody Adherence vs. Harmonic Deviation
The tutor and student worked on vocal techniques including lip trills and vowel exercises, emphasizing breath support and vocal energy. They then progressed to practicing and refining specific verses and lyrical elements of the song "Sound of Silence," focusing on vocal clarity, pitch accuracy, and expressive delivery.
Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Consonant Articulation and Rhythm
Vocal Registration and Register Transitions
Vowel Purity and Diphthongs
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Ear Training Software
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Metronome Apps
Interactive voice lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
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