Alyssa Pajak
Unlock your full musical potential with vocal lessons in any style, including, pop, jazz, classical, and musical theater!
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Alyssa Pajak
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Alyssa - Get to know your vocal coach
I offer one-on-one voice instruction covering skills that include: tone, pitch, breath control, timing, vocal care, and sight-reading. I have a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance Oakland University, Summa Cum Laude, 2025. I have been teaching voice , acting, piano, and voice acting since 2022. I tutored the courses Diction for Singers and Music History at Oakland University from 2023-2025. I have been a paid soprano/soloist at All Saints’ Episcopal Church since 2022. I have been a a performer in many ensembles and workshops at Oakland University- styles include opera, jazz, and musical theater. I have performed in operas at Oakland University and Opera de Metro. I pride myself on my ability to help students of various learning styles and experience levels. I offer a personable and dynamic approach to learning music. In addition to teaching voice, I can teach piano, acting, and voice acting lessons. I also tutor the subjects Music Theory, Music History, and Diction. My goal as a teacher is to help my voice students learn fundamental techniques that can be attributed to any style of singing including, pop, classical, jazz, and musical theater. I am looking forward to helping you unlock your full vocal potential and skill-set!
Alyssa graduated from Oakland University
Your vocal coach specialities
Scales and Modes
Improvisation & Composition
Sight Singing
Vocal Training
Music History
Melody & Pitch
Music theory
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for advanced
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Singing concepts taught by Alyssa
The tutor and student focused on vocal warm-ups to improve forward resonance and gain confidence in the upper vocal range. The student practiced exercises to find vocal placement and overcome psychological barriers to singing freely. They discussed the connection between mental state and vocal performance, and the tutor offered flexibility regarding future scheduling.
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Managing Performance Anxiety
The Voice as a Whole Instrument
The student and tutor reviewed vocal techniques, focusing on the distinction and application of chest voice and head voice. They practiced exercises and song segments to improve pitch accuracy and resonance, with the student working on songs like "Happier Than Ever" and "Creep." The next session will involve continuing work on these pieces and exploring pitch matching with backing tracks.
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice Transition
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Pitch Accuracy and Auditory Awareness
Vocal Confidence and Performance Anxiety
Transposing and Key Awareness
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support, resonance, and accessing higher vocal ranges. They practiced specific songs, including 'Stargazing,' 'Defying Gravity,' and 'Popular,' with feedback on performance, lyrical delivery, and vocal modification. The tutor encouraged further exploration of musical theater pieces.
Soft Palate and Open Throat
Musical Theater: Acting Through Song and Articulation
Vocal Range Expansion and Confidence Building
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Breath Support and Vocal Stamina
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on achieving a natural vibrato, improving vowel purity, and enhancing vocal connection and legato phrasing. They practiced specific exercises to release tension and open the vocal tract, with plans to continue exploring operatic style in future sessions.
Jaw and Mouth Freedom for Resonance
The 'H' Sound and Consonant Connection
Vowel Purity and Diphthongs
Vibrato Technique: Beyond Tension
The student and tutor explored vocal techniques, focusing on smooth note transitions, vocal placement, and managing performance anxiety. They practiced exercises to improve vocal resonance and endurance, with the student working on the song 'Misery' and discussing strategies for extended performances and jaw tension.
Vocal Stamina and Performance Demands
Performance Anxiety Management and Anchors
Authenticity vs. Imitation in Singing
Vocal Placement and Resonance
The student and tutor discussed scheduling challenges and then focused on vocal technique, including warm-ups for resonance and pitch control. They also began applying these techniques to a contemporary country song, with plans to continue working on vocal freedom and song interpretation.
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Vowel Modification for Openness
Managing Breathiness and Tension
Vocal Technique and Song Interpretation
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
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