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

Willa graduated from Vanier College
Willa graduated from Vanier College

Your vocal coach specialities

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Music History

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Music theory

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Ear training

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Melody & Pitch

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Vocal Training

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1-yr validity

24/7 support

Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for adults

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for intermediate

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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

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 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, including sighs and exercises for nasal resonance. They discussed vocal placement and visualization techniques, applying these concepts to the song "Tell Me What Makes You Sad." The Student practiced verses and the bridge, focusing on pitch accuracy, challenging note drops, and maintaining vocal energy. The Tutor recommended practicing difficult song sections by singing along with the original recording for muscle memory.

Vocal Placement & Resonance Visualization

Maintaining Energy on Descending Melodies

Diaphragm Support for Vocal Health & Power

Nasal Resonance for Placement & Endurance

Practicing Challenging Melodic Jumps & Dips

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Student learned 8 days ago

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

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Student learned 20 days ago

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

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Student learned 23 days ago

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

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Student learned about 1 month ago

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.

Song Character & Dynamic Nuances

Understanding & Executing Musical Intervals

Avoiding Pitch-Related Vocal Tension

Vowel Modification for High Notes

Strategic Use of Nasal Resonance

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Support

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Student learned about 1 month ago

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

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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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

Interactive voice lessons

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Parent feedback

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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