M Hirst
I aim to make singing a joyous escape. Let’s explore your favorite songs and unlock your potential in a fun, relaxed environment




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M Hirst
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
M - Get to know your vocal coach
I’m M Hirst, I have 20 years singing experience. After achieving my bachelors degree in vocal performamce, I fell in love with vocal tuition and have 2 years experience. I am pasionate about offering tailored singing lessons to students of all abilities. My specialised genres include pop, folk, rock, blues and classical singing. I excel at finding ways to teach ear training, harmony, improvisation, music theory and more. Whether you’re just beginning your vocal journey or a more advanced student, I personalise each lesson to match your goals. Join me for expert singing lessons that guarrentee personalised learning and noticable progress. I aim to make singing a joyous escape. Let’s explore your favorite songs and unlock your potential in a fun, relaxed environment. I can’t wait to get started, and I hope we can connect through music soon! ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
M graduated from Leeds conservatoire

Your vocal coach specialities
Music Performance Techniques
Vocal Training
Melody & Pitch
Singing
Rhythm & Beat
Harmony & Counterpoint
AI modules
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
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1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for advanced
Singing for intermediate
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Blues Singing
Folk Singing

Singing concepts taught by M
Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, beginning with vocal warm-ups focused on diaphragm engagement and interval recognition. They then worked on vocal registers and practiced Lady Gaga's 'Always Remember Us This Way,' breaking down challenging melodic lines and focusing on pitch accuracy and vocal transitions. The Tutor offered to provide online oral theory resources and piano app recommendations to assist with ear training and note identification.
Diaphragm Engagement for Vocal Power
Vocal Registers: Navigating Head
Mixed
and Chest Voice
Understanding Musical Intervals & Melody Structure
Pitch Accuracy and Confidence in Performance
Developing Aural Skills and Basic Music Theory
Song Breakdown & Accompaniment Integration
Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, starting with warm-up exercises for the shoulders, neck, and diaphragm, followed by focused breathing practice to enhance lung capacity and control. They then explored vocal registers, including chest, head, and mixed voice, using descriptive analogies to aid understanding. The Student also practiced the song "A Thousand Years," specifically working on pitching, rhythm, and confidence in higher vocal passages.
Comprehensive Vocal Warm-ups & Breath Control
Identifying & Utilizing Vocal Registers (Voice 'Rooms')
Developing the Mixed Voice for Seamless Transitions
Applying Pitching & Rhythm in Song Performance
Building Confidence in Higher Vocal Range
The student and tutor focused on vocal warm-ups, breath control techniques, and improving vocal stamina. They practiced scales, intervals, and arpeggios, culminating in a detailed analysis and practice of sections from the song "A Thousand Years" to refine pitch and melodic accuracy.
Vocal Breath Control
Vocal Warm-ups and Articulation
Vocal Registers and Transitions
Interval Recognition and Application
Song Analysis and Performance Practice
The Student and Tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups, focusing on physical relaxation and diaphragmatic breathing techniques. They practiced pitch accuracy through scales and articulation using tongue twisters, then applied these skills to singing sections of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep." The Student was encouraged to continue practicing the song, with the Tutor offering an acapella recording to aid independent practice.
Navigating Vocal Registers: Chest
Head
and Mixed Voice
Song Application & Performance Confidence
Pitch Accuracy & Descending Melodic Lines
Optimizing Vocal Posture & Chin Position
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Breath Control
The Student and Tutor reviewed breathing exercises, introduced the "C breath" technique for improved breath control, and performed vocal warm-ups focusing on consonant articulation and pitch accuracy. They also discussed and practiced major and minor arpeggios, applying these concepts to the song "Rolling in the Deep." Homework assigned includes practicing the C breath and the new song.
Rhythmic Emphasis in Song Performance
Enhancing Pitch Accuracy and Diaphragmatic Support
Understanding Major and Minor Arpeggios
Mastering Fast Song Lyrics with Tempo Adjustment
Controlled Inhale: The C-Breath Technique
Dynamic Vocal Warm-ups for Projection and Clarity
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, covering vocal warm-ups, breathing techniques, and vocal exercises. They practiced specific phrases from the song "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz, focusing on pitch accuracy and rhythmic delivery. Homework was assigned to practice the new 'C-breath' technique, use tongue twister methods for difficult song lyrics, and prepare for the 'C section' of the song with provided voice notes.
Advanced Breathing Control (Sea Breath)
Jaw & Cheek Engagement for Vocal Clarity
Pitch & Articulation Warm-ups (Tongue Twisters)
Song Structure & Targeted Practice
Building Vocal Confidence
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps

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