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 advanced

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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 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal performance, starting with breathing exercises and practicing a song for upcoming a cappella auditions. They focused on maintaining correct tempo, conveying emotion, and ensuring vocal support while singing with a backing track. For homework, the Student was advised to practice using both the backing track and an a cappella approach.

Acappella Audition Preparation

Vocal Warm-up: Controlled Breathing

Integrated Practice: Backing Tracks & Acappella

Mastering Tempo and Timing

Fundamental Vocal Support

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Student learned 3 days ago

Student and Tutor worked on singing techniques, including deep breathing and various vocal warm-ups focusing on resonance, soft palate height, and core engagement. They practiced applying these techniques to two songs, and the Tutor gave advice on vocal health and repertoire expansion, including obtaining sheet music for the student's new role as the Prince.

Foundational Breath Control

Vertical Vocal Projection & Soft Palate Activation

Vowel Shaping & Resonance Placement

Dynamic Control & Vocal Health

Integrating Technique into Performance

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Student learned 3 days ago

The demo singing session focused on introducing fundamental vocal techniques to the Student, who shared her aspirations for personal enjoyment and future performance. The Tutor guided the Student through proper posture, diaphragmatic breathing, and ear training exercises. The Student practiced singing short pieces, receiving positive feedback on her natural vocal qualities, and the Tutor outlined a comprehensive learning path including diverse genres and platform tools.

Vocal Diction & Articulation

Breath Support & Control

Vocal Range Expansion & Ear Training

Eliminating Tension in Singing

Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breath)

Foundational Singing Posture

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Student learned 5 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive singing lesson, focusing on vocal warm-ups, breath support techniques, and upper register development. They practiced various vocal exercises, interpreted song lyrics for emotional depth, and began musical practice on a new song, focusing on initial musicality and timing. The Student was assigned to listen to the song, sing along, and complete a theory quiz.

Core Breathing and Support (Sh Pulse)

Upper Register Development and Legato

Vocal Warm-ups: Sirens and Scales

Song Interpretation: Emotional Connection & "Unseen Self"

Mastering Complex Rhythms: 12/8 Time Signature

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on foundational singing techniques, including breathing exercises, posture, and vocal warm-ups like sirens and pitch matching. They also addressed specific diction challenges with 'R' and 'L' sounds. The session culminated in practicing the song "If Ever I Would Leave You," with a focus on over-annunciation and pitch accuracy, utilizing both piano accompaniment and a karaoke track. For homework, the Student is to practice with a pitch monitor app, continue scale exercises, and write out song lyrics to connect with the narrative.

Vocal Posture for Singers

Breath Control & Core Engagement

Pitch Matching & Ear Training

Diction & Consonant Articulation (R & L)

Song Learning & Performance Stages

Vocal Space for Ascending Melodies

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and prepared the song "Someone Else's Story" for an audition. They practiced various vocal techniques including jaw dropping, breath support, and straw phonation, and marked dynamics and breath placements in the sheet music. The Tutor assigned the Student homework to confirm if a live accompanist would be available for their audition, and planned to focus on interval jumps in the next session.

Audition Song Structuring & Personalization

Foundational Vocal Warm-up Techniques

Strategic Breath Marking & Phrasing

Straw Phonation for Vocal Reset & Efficiency

Incorporating Dynamics & Stylistic Choices

Choosing the Right Audition Accompaniment

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Teaching tools used in music classes

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Vocal Warm-Up Apps

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome spps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Breathing Support Apps

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