Alli Vancoughnett

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Alli Vancoughnett

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

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Boosted confidence in music

Students feel more confident performing and creating music.

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Rated 4.8/5 for musical engagement

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Proven progress in musical mastery

85% of students achieve higher performance skills and musical technique.

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Music concepts taught by Alli

Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on fundamental singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, posture, and diction exercises. They practiced vocal warm-ups, range expansion through staccato notes, and worked on the song "All of Me," discussing a structured approach to learning new pieces. The Tutor assigned homework related to continued practice of these techniques, exploring different song covers, and downloading a piano app.

Diaphragmatic Breathing & Vocal Posture

Diction and Enunciation Warm-up

Vocal Range & Staccato Technique

Strategic Song Learning: Beyond Imitation

Understanding Vocal Space & Support

Interval Jumps: Landing on Notes

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on advanced vocal techniques, specifically addressing challenges with the vocal break during scales and managing tension while singing a chosen song. They practiced breathing, scales, and soft singing with a focus on core support and vocal height. The Tutor advised on effective practice strategies and the Student committed to sending recordings of songs from their band for upcoming sessions.

Navigating Vocal Breaks & Smooth Transitions

Dynamic Control & Air Management

Targeted Core Support without Clenching

Strategic Practice & Song Interpretation

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, including abdominal breath support, vocal range exercises, and extensive diction drills using tongue twisters and song lyrics. They practiced singing several songs, with a particular emphasis on clear pronunciation. The Student's homework involves memorizing song lyrics and practicing only vocal exercises to improve word clarity and breath control.

Vocal Register Awareness and Placement

Staccato Exercises for Support Reinforcement

The Importance of Lyric Memorization

Prioritizing Diction and Articulation

Foundational Abdominal Breath Support

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on singing techniques, including advanced breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups focusing on placement and resonance, and diction. They practiced the song "I Can't Help Falling in Love," identifying and addressing a habit of over-compressing air on sustained notes. The Student was advised to practice cool-down humming and apply the refined breath support techniques to the song's held notes.

Foundational Breath Support

Targeting Head Voice & Vocal Placement

Precision Diction & Articulation

Correcting Pitch & Tone (Avoiding 'Pushing')

Vocal Warm-up & Cool-down Protocol

Strategic Practice & Marking Sheet Music

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Student learned 8 days ago

The session focused on advanced singing techniques, addressing physical tension, improving breathing mechanics, and optimizing vocal posture. Student and Tutor practiced vocal warm-ups, worked on dynamics and articulation using "Shannondoa," and explored vocal range and register transitions through a cold read of "Can't Help Falling in Love." The Tutor assigned practicing the new song with sheet music and planned to find specific exercises for strengthening the student's falsetto.

Posture & Tension Management for Singers

Gentle Consonant Articulation

Navigating Vocal Breaks & Register Transition

Vocal Support from the Abdomen

Diaphragmatic Breathing & Rib Cage Expansion

Open Mouth & Vowel Formation

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Student learned 8 days ago

Student and Tutor dedicated the session to vocal technique and song interpretation. They began with comprehensive breathing and vocal warm-ups, focusing on expanding vocal range and easing tension. The core of the lesson involved working through "On My Own" from Les Misérables, where the Student practiced blending head and chest voices and applying various dynamics. The Tutor committed to practicing the song's accompaniment for future live performance.

Advanced Vocal Breathing & Expansion

Applying Musical Dynamics & Interpretation

Vocal Placement & Resonance for Clarity

Dynamic Vocal Warm-ups

Navigating & Blending Vocal Registers

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Teaching tools used in music classes

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Pitch and Tuning Apps

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Vocal Warm-Up Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Metronome spps

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