Devon Salinas-Ordonez

Learn to Find Your Voice and Perform With Confidence From a Weekly Live Performer - Devon

4.8(32)

FREE TRIAL

Loading...
Digital pen-tab teaching notes by Devon
Digital pen-tab teaching notes by Devon
Profile photo of Devon, Singing tutor at Wiingy
Graduation ceremony photo of Devon

Show all photos

tutor-image
tutor-image

Devon Salinas-Ordonez

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Devon - Get to know your vocal coach

Hi, I'm Devon! Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned singer looking to level up, I bring a warm and flexible approach that's tailored entirely to you. With over 4 years of vocal coaching experience and more than a decade performing professionally, including regular work as a musical director and gigging at least twice a week, I don't just teach singing, I live it. That real-world, stage-ready experience is what sets my lessons apart. I know what it takes to hold a room, connect with an audience, and deliver a performance that feels truly authentic. And that's exactly what I want for every one of my students, regardless of age, background, or musical style. My lessons cover all vocal styles and are open to all ages. Whether your goal is to sing for fun, build on existing skills, or step into the spotlight for the first time, I'll meet you exactly where you are. I'm always focused on helping you find your own unique voice and grow into the confident performer you want to be. More than anything, I want my students to feel confident enough to get up on that stage and truly enjoy every single moment of it. That journey looks different for everyone and I'm here for every single step of the way.

Meet Devon

Devon graduated from Leeds Conservatoire

Devon graduated from Leeds Conservatoire
Devon graduated from Leeds Conservatoire

Your vocal coach specialities

Scales and Modes icon

Scales and Modes

Improvisation & Composition icon

Improvisation & Composition

Music History icon

Music History

Music production & recording icon

Music production & recording

Harmony and Chords icon

Harmony and Chords

Harmony & Counterpoint icon

Harmony & Counterpoint

Rhythm & Beat icon

Rhythm & Beat

Music theory icon

Music theory

Melody & Pitch icon

Melody & Pitch

Vocal Training icon

Vocal Training

CoTutorCoTutor

AI modules

Summary

Podcast

Quiz

Learnings

Flashcard

Spotlight

Zero Risk Guaranteed

15-days refund

Free tutor swap

No cancel fee

1-yr validity

24/7 support

Learner types for singing lessons

Singing for beginners icon

Singing for beginners

Singing for advanced icon

Singing for advanced

Singing for kids icon

Singing for kids

Singing for adults icon

Singing for adults

Singing for intermediate icon

Singing for intermediate

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Blues Singing

Blues Singing

Icons

Singing concepts taught by Devon

Student learned 10 days ago

The tutor guided the student through various guitar chord shapes and transitions, including C, C major 7, and E minor. They practiced rhythmic strumming patterns and introduced a basic chord progression, emphasizing the importance of finger technique and practice for future learning.

Advanced Finger Technique and Chord Voicings

Rhythm and Strumming Techniques

Basic Guitar Chords and Transitions

Show more

Student learned 13 days ago

The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, including breath support, pitch accuracy, and diction. They practiced exercises to improve vocal control and practiced singing sections of songs, discussing areas for improvement and future song choices for practice.

Breath Support in Singing

Vocal Resonance and Articulation

Pitch Recognition and Intonation

Vocal Range and Head Voice

Musical Dynamics and Emotional Expression

Show more

Student learned 24 days ago

The student and tutor focused on singing techniques, including breath control, vocal warm-ups, and pitch accuracy. They applied these techniques to singing a song, working on lyrical phrasing, rhythm, and vocal registers, with plans to continue practicing the song and vocal exercises.

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

Vocal Warm-ups: Sirens and Humming

Long Tones and Pitch Accuracy

Vibrato: Technique and Control

Rhythm and Phrasing in Song Interpretation

Show more

Student learned 24 days ago

The tutor and student focused on fundamental vocal techniques, including breath support and releasing vocal tension. They practiced vocal exercises and applied these techniques to a specific song, with the goal of improving the student's singing for an upcoming audition.

Vocal Warm-ups and Tension Release

Vowel Pronunciation and Jaw Mobility

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

Show more

Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor reviewed vocal techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, pitch accuracy, and diction, using "Perfect" as the main practice song. They worked on specific vocal exercises and song sections, with a focus on integrating technique with emotional expression for future performances. The student was encouraged to continue practicing breath control daily.

Performance Emotion and Authenticity

Vocal Resonance and Tone

Diction and Articulation

Vocal Pitch Accuracy

Breath Support and Diaphragmatic Breathing

Show more

Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor worked on foundational singing techniques, including posture, diaphragm breathing, pitch accuracy, and vowel pronunciation. They practiced exercises and applied concepts to a specific song, with plans to continue developing range and repertoire in future lessons. The student was encouraged to hum songs for vocal warm-up as homework.

Vowel Modification and Legato

Vocal Pitch and Intonation

Vocal Posture

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Show more

Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

Vocal synthesizers & harmonizer apps image

Vocal synthesizers & harmonizer apps

Vocal tuner apps image

Vocal tuner apps

Lyric & sheet music notation software image

Lyric & sheet music notation software

Looping Software image

Looping Software

Vocal pitch training apps image

Vocal pitch training apps

Digital sheet music & lyric databases image

Digital sheet music & lyric databases

Metronome Apps image

Metronome Apps

tutorFooter

Vocal coaches on Wiingy are vetted for quality

Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.