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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Ear training

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Music Performance Techniques

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Music theory

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Vocal Training

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Music History

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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 5 days ago

The student and tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, breath support, and vocal range extension. They then applied these techniques to practicing the song "Tennessee Whiskey," focusing on pitch accuracy, vocal control, and rhythmic interpretation. The session ended with a review of challenging notes and phrases within the song.

Vocal Trills and Warm-ups

Vocal Ornamentation and Artistic Choice

Musical Phrasing and Rhythm in 'Tennessee Whiskey'

Navigating the Vocal Break

Breath Support for Singing

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Student learned 12 days ago

The student and tutor focused on vocal techniques, including vowel modification, tongue placement, and breath support, applying these concepts to singing the song "Tennessee Whiskey." They discussed strategies for maintaining relaxation and improving vocal agility, planning to continue working on specific songs and vocal exercises in future sessions.

Vowel Modification for Vocal Resonance

The Role of Breath Support in Singing

Mindset in Practice: Embracing Imperfection

Vocal Relaxation and Performance Ease

Song Learning Strategy: Focused Repertoire

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Student learned 19 days ago

The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups and breathing techniques. They then practiced the song "Tennessee Whiskey," focusing on posture, hand placement, pitch control at the end of phrases, and vocal production by reducing unnecessary breath sounds and enunciating consonants.

Body Posture and Hand Placement for Vocal Security

Word Articulation and "H" Insertions

Addressing Pitch Drop at Phrase Endings

Lip Trills for Breath and Resonance

Vocal Warm-ups: Humming and Sighing

Relaxation Techniques: The "Yawn" Approach

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on breath support through lip trills and exploring head voice resonance. They then practiced singing the song "Fast Car," addressing pitch accuracy and identifying the most comfortable key for the student.

Vocal Sirens and Vowel Consistency

Melody and Pitch Accuracy in 'Fast Car'

Navigating Vocal Registers and Key Changes

Vocal Resonance and Head Voice

Breath Support and Lip Trills

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Student learned about 2 months ago

The session focused on vocal range expansion, identifying vocal breaks, and improving pitch accuracy. The student practiced vocal warm-ups and sang a song to identify areas for improvement. The homework is to practice singing along with original recordings to improve melodic accuracy.

Vocal Range and Flexibility

Warming Up Effectively

Ear Training and Pitch Matching

Vocal Breaks and Mixed Voice

Importance of Accompaniment Accuracy

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Student learned about 2 months ago

The tutor and student discussed the fundamentals of singing, including posture, breathing techniques (diaphragmatic breathing), and vocal registers (chest voice vs. head voice). They practiced these concepts using a song the student performed, and established a schedule for future lessons focusing on vocal development.

Singing Dynamics and Support

Vocal Range & Classification

Vocal Registers: Chest vs. Head Voice

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Vocal Instrument & Posture

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

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Metronome Apps

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Ear Training Software

Interactive voice lessons

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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