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

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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

Willa graduated from Vanier College
Willa graduated from Vanier College

Your vocal coach specialities

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Singing

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Ear training

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Melody & Pitch

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Music theory

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Vocal Training

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1-yr validity

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for intermediate

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Singing for kids

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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

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Folk Singing

Folk Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Willa

Student learned 5 days ago

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)

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Student learned 12 days ago

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

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Student learned 19 days ago

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

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Student learned about 1 month ago

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

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Student learned about 1 month ago

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

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Student learned about 2 months ago

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

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome Apps

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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