Alli Vancoughnett

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Alli Vancoughnett

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Your music teacher expertise

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Learner types for music lessons

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Music for beginners

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Music for adults

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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

Parents value the interactive and engaging lessons.

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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 4 days ago

The session focused on advanced vocal techniques, including detailed instruction on singing posture, diaphragmatic breathing exercises using sustained consonants, and vocal warm-ups like lip trills and open vowel sounds. The Student practiced storytelling and breath control within a song, received guidance on marking breath points in sheet music, and was assigned homework on straw phonation and specific rising phrase exercises, along with a reminder to complete theory work.

Diaphragmatic Breathing & Controlled Exhale

Optimal Vocal Posture & Physical Support

Consonant Articulation & Vocal Warm-ups

Storytelling & Emotional Intent in Song

Strategic Breath Marking & Straw Phonation

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, starting with diaphragmatic and Fresnelli breathing exercises, including a modified consonant practice. They analyzed the song "Someone Like You" for performance and worked on vocal warm-ups like the 'NG' exercise, diction, and strategic breathing within phrases. For homework, the Student needs to review theory materials and submit two theory quizzes.

Diaphragmatic & Fresnelli Breathing Techniques

Core Engagement & Controlled Exhale

Soft Palate Height for Vocal Resonance

Vocal Diction and Storytelling

Strategic Breathing within Musical Phrases

Navigating the Passaggio (Vocal Break)

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on singing technique for the song "Someone Else's Story," focusing on improving diction, breath support, and pitch accuracy. They also briefly reviewed music theory related to key signatures and accidentals. Discussions were held to adjust future lesson scheduling to weekend, longer sessions to better suit the Student's demanding rehearsal schedule and energy levels.

Exaggerated Diction for Vocal Clarity

Core Engagement for Sustained Breath Control

Music Theory: Accidentals (The Natural Symbol)

Optimizing Jaw Relaxation for Articulation

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Student learned 6 days ago

The session focused on advanced singing techniques, beginning with a discussion on vocal health and proper breath support. The Student practiced core-strengthening breathing exercises, straw phonation for pitch control, and specific vowel/consonant exercises aimed at improving forward resonance and pitch accuracy. The Tutor also requested the Student to share sheet music for their musical for future review.

Proper Vocal Health for Singers

Diaphragmatic Breath Control and Core Support

Rib Cage Expansion for Increased Breath Capacity

Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) - Straw Phonation

Achieving Forward Resonance and Soft Palate Aim

Direct Vowel Onset with 'VVV' Vibration

Smooth Vowel Transition with 'NG' Onset

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Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on various advanced singing techniques. They practiced breathing exercises focusing on breath capacity and consistent airflow, along with vocal warm-ups like sirens and new straw phonation exercises to improve control and reduce throat tension. They also applied these techniques to arpeggios and song work, focusing on projection and vowel clarity. Homework was assigned, including character development for songs and consistent practice of specific vocal exercises.

Vocal Resonance & Soft Palate Placement

Song Application & Character Development

Targeted Vowel & Consonant Phonation

Dynamic Volume Control & Vocal Lightness

Breath Management & Core Engagement

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Student learned 10 days ago

Student and Tutor began with comprehensive vocal warm-ups, focusing on breathing techniques, core engagement, and diction exercises. They practiced scales and worked on the song "If Ever I Could Leave You," addressing pitch consistency and articulation. The session concluded with the selection of "Wait For It" from Hamilton as the next song, with specific homework assigned for diction practice and self-recording.

Song Work & Integrating Vocal Techniques

Vocal Pitch Accuracy & Octave Development

Diction and Articulation: The 'Tip of the Tongue' Exercise

Core Engagement for Pitch & Support

Diaphragmatic Breathing & Rib Cage Expansion

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Teaching tools used in music classes

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Recording Apps

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Vocal Warm-Up Apps

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Pitch and Tuning Apps

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Ear Training Software

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Breathing Support Apps

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