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
Ear training
Music History
Music Performance Techniques
Singing
Melody & Pitch
Vocal Training
Music theory
Scales and Modes
AI modules
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for advanced
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
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 Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, specifically exploring vowel formation through tongue manipulation and diaphragm support. They practiced these concepts extensively by dissecting and singing sections of 'Love on the Brain' and also reviewed 'Stay.' The Tutor assigned practice on specific vowel exercises and requested the student's updated song repertoire for future planning.
The "Ouch" Vowel Technique for Openness
Sustaining & Transitioning Open Vowels
Mastering Vowel Production: Tongue & Mouth Shapes
Diaphragmatic Support for Open Vowels & High Notes
Strategic Breathing & Reconfiguration
The tutor and student reviewed vowel articulation using the 'vowel chart' and anatomical diagrams, focusing on tongue placement for specific sounds. They then applied these concepts through singing practice of "Once Upon a December," "Moon River," "Edelweiss," and "Think of Me," with the tutor providing feedback on vowel openness, pronunciation, and breath support. The tutor plans to provide a recorded vocal warm-up for a cadenza.
Vowel Pronunciation in Singing: 'Edelweiss' Example
Vocal Resonance and Airflow
Vowel Production and the Vowel Chart
Using Metronomes and Recording for Practice
Multitasking in Musical Performance
Chord Transitions and Rhythm
Vocal Phrasing and Timing in Song
The student and tutor delved into advanced vocal techniques, focusing on tongue positioning for vowel articulation and breath support mechanics. They practiced exercises to improve diaphragm engagement and analyzed song lyrics to apply concepts of vowel agility and resonance, with plans to continue these techniques in the next lesson.
Vibrato and Straight Tone
Diaphragmatic Support and Airflow
Vowel Agility and Breath Control
Tongue Position in Vowel Production
The tutor introduced a vowel chart, explaining phonetic articulation through tongue and mouth positions for singing. The student practiced various vowel sounds and then applied these principles to singing a song, "Letter Go," focusing on specific vowel pronunciations and vocal technique. The tutor provided feedback and suggested practicing vowel exercises as homework.
Vowel Exclamations and Airflow
Vowel Transitions and Diagraphs
Vowel Production Parameters
The Vowel Quadrilateral
Vowel Chart and Tongue Placement
The "E" Vowel Sound
Breath Control and Vocal Performance
Vocal Health and Recovery
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Interactive voice lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A

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