Julia MacVicar
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Julia MacVicar
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Julia - Get to know your vocal coach
"My primary goal as a vocal instructor is to enable my students with the ability to create their desired sound in the healthiest way possible.I am also a classically trained pianist who believes that musical literature (reading music) is an invaluable skill! After getting to know a student and understanding their goals, I tailor an approach that the reinforces passion and joy within the desired skill. As a Neurodivergent individual, music has always been a vital tool for me throughout my life.I love meeting and working with other nearodivergent musicians! I value and prioritize creating Autism/ADHD/AudHD friendly environments so that EVERYONE can learn, thrive, and experience creating something beautiful." MÆVIA (also known as Julia MacVicar) is a musician and interdisciplinary artist based in Tkaronto. Hailing from Epekwitk (PEI), and an alumnus of the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University (B.A.Mus 2020). has been described onstage as having "a voice to be reckoned with" (Paula Citron - Ludwigvan) as well as being "impressive dramatically and vocally... a big stunning sound" (Leslie Barcza - Barczablog). As a neurodivergent individual, MÆVIA is passionate about increasing inclusivity within creative spaces and exploring different narratives. As a teacher, her approach is tailored to the individual and based on a sincere love for the arts! MÆVIA teaches singing, piano, and guitar. Music and the brain is a special interest and, outside of music, she is a visual artist and writes poetry as well.
Meet Julia
Your vocal coach specialities
Scales and Modes
Harmony and Chords
Melody & Pitch
Music Performance Techniques
Rhythm & Beat
Ear training
Music History
Singing
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for advanced
Singing for intermediate
Singing lessons highlights
I am classically trained as an opera singer, but also have lots of experience singing pop, musical theatre, rock, and folk genres. My primary goal as a vocal instructor is to enable my students with the ability to create their desired sound in the healthiest way possible. I am also a classically trained pianist who believes that musical literature (reading music) is an invaluable skill! After getting to know a student and understanding their goals, I tailor an approach that the reinforces passion and joy within the desired skill. As a Neurodivergent individual, music has always been a vital tool for me throughout my life. I love meeting and working with other nearodivergent musicians! I value and prioritize creating Autism/ADHD/AudHD friendly environments so that EVERYONE can learn, thrive, and experience creating something beautiful.
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Patient, encouraging vocal coach
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Real-time feedback in singing lessons
Students get immediate, clear corrections to improve faster
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Folk Singing
Singing concepts taught by Julia
The tutor and student reviewed vowel formation, focusing on tongue and mouth positioning and its effect on pitch. They practiced vocal exercises to improve pitch control and explored advanced vocal techniques such as vocal fry and growling for song performance. The session concluded with a final song rendition and a discussion about potential future lessons.
Vowel Tongue Placement
Vocal Fry and Gargle Techniques
Vocal Anatomy and Sound Production
Pitch Control and Consistency
The Tutor and Student reviewed vocal warm-up techniques, focusing on breath support and vocal projection. They then practiced singing "Thunder Road" and various Tom Petty songs on guitar, experimenting with different keys. The Student was assigned homework to work on a specific section of Rihanna's "Stay" for the next lesson.
Vocal Warm-ups: Breath Control and Articulation
Vocal Pitch and Range Adjustment
Song Analysis and Key Interpretation
Practice Strategies and Homework Assignments
The student worked on analyzing and refining an original song, focusing on lyrical meaning, song structure, and melodic expression. The tutor provided feedback on songwriting techniques, including narrative progression, rhythmic interpretation, and vocalization through phonetics. The session concluded with the student presenting a creative musical mashup and scheduling the next lesson.
Song Structure & Development
Lyrical Themes: Authenticity and Perception
Vocal Delivery and Phonetics in Music
Musical Theory: Key Relationships and Thematic Development
Creative Collaboration and Artistic Feedback
The tutor and student explored vocal technique, focusing on the mechanics of vowel production using a vowel chart and practical exercises. They applied these concepts to singing a song, identifying and correcting issues related to tongue tension and vocal placement. The tutor plans to provide a new scale warm-up exercise to further help the student with vocal range and control.
Vocal Placement and Resonance
Vowel Travel and Mouth Action
Tongue Tension and Vowel Production
Vowel Chart: Articulation Zones
The Tutor and Student initiated a singing lesson, exploring the Student's background and musical interests. They conducted vocal exercises focusing on pitch matching and the student's vocal range, identifying challenges in transitioning between chest and head voices. The Tutor also assessed the Student's singing in a song excerpt to understand their current vocal application.
Vocal Training: Training the Brain
Not Just the Instrument
Pitch Matching and Vocal Exercises
Vocal Registers and Passaggio
The Voice as an Instrument
The tutor and student worked on vocal technique, focusing on vowel resonance, pitch accuracy, and vocal power through various exercises and song application. They practiced techniques for opening the mouth, dropping the jaw, and exploring new resonance spaces, and planned to build vocal endurance in future sessions.
Vowel Brightening and Resonance
Vocal Attack and Release
Vocal Endurance and Healthy Singing
Tongue and Jaw Placement for Resonance
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Interactive voice lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
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