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
Music Performance Techniques
Melody & Pitch
Music History
Ear training
Music theory
Harmony and Chords
Vocal Training
CoTutorAI modules
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for advanced
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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Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Folk Singing
Singing concepts taught by Julia
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique and interpretation of the piece "flowers." They practiced singing with a drone, focused on diaphragmatic support, jaw relaxation, and proper vowel formation. The tutor also addressed the rhythmic and melodic challenges of a new section, "Nothing's Gonna Wake You Now," and provided practice strategies for the student.
Vocal Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing
Pitch Accuracy and Reference Tones
Phrasing and Breath Management
Musical Interpretation and Emotional Delivery
The student practiced vocal exercises to improve pitch accuracy and worked on understanding complex rhythms and dotted notes. They reviewed time signatures and used a metronome for rhythmic practice, aiming to better align their singing with the musical structure. The tutor plans to continue this work in future sessions, with a temporary break due to family visits.
Dotted Notes and Rhythmic Values
Time Signatures
Ear Training with Drones and Harmonies
Rhythm and Note Alignment
The tutor and student worked on vocal techniques, focusing on vowel shaping and articulation using exercises with 'oo', 'ah', and 'la'. They applied these techniques to songs like "Back in the Chain Gang" and "The Boxer," discussing capo placement and vocal range adjustments. The tutor also informed the student about an upcoming break.
Vocal Shaping with Vowels
Vocal Articulation with 'La'
Capo Placement and Transposition
Vocal Phrasing and Airiness
The session focused on vocal technique, particularly developing the mix register and achieving seamless transitions between chest and head voice. The Student practiced a contemporary song and explored vocal health tips, before analyzing and beginning to learn "She Used to Be Mine" to apply new techniques. The Student was encouraged to practice the song with provided sheet music, mapping their own vocal breaks.
Diaphragm Support for All Registers
Vocal Health: Addressing Hoarseness & Dryness
Using Sheet Music as a Vocal Map
Head Voice Techniques & Placement
Navigating the Passaggio (Vocal Bridge)
Vocal Registers: Chest
Head & Mixed Voice
The Student and Tutor engaged in vocal exercises, including note recognition and singing full measures from an initial pitch, focusing on challenging intervals. They then practiced Ed Sheeran's "The A Team," adjusting the song's key to C major for the Student's vocal comfort and discussing the musical concept of tied notes for sustained sounds. The Tutor will provide a recorded melody guide and an accompaniment track for the Student's ongoing practice.
Tied Notes and Sustained Tones (Drones)
Vocal Range Optimization: Transposing Keys
Chest Voice Technique for Accompaniment
Developing Aural Skills: Singing from a Starting Pitch
Rhythm and Note Duration Fundamentals
Independent Vocal Performance with Guides
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups, cadenza practice, and song review. The session included exercises for pitch accuracy and vocal technique, with an emphasis on open vowel production. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing the cadenza, particularly its ending phrases, as homework.
Mastering Open Vowels for Enhanced Tone
Cadenza Ear Training and Structure
Octave Navigation in Vocal Performance
Importance of Vocal Support and Posture
Vocal Warm-ups for Flexibility and Range
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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