Alli Vancoughnett
Discover your voice with Alli—any style, beginner to intermediate, with solid technique and a dash of fun!




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Alli Vancoughnett
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Alli - Get to know your vocal coach
Hi! I’m Alli, a passionate singing coach with 16 years of vocal training and three decades of performing experience. I’ve competed nationally in adjudicated competitions and performed in musicals, choirs, weddings, and jazz clubs. I work with students from beginners to intermediates across styles like musical theatre, classical, and more. I’ve sung in English, Italian, French, and German. Each lesson is tailored to your unique goals, whether you’re discovering your voice or refining it. I help students develop stage presence, build confidence, and use their body to support their voice. Together, we balance solid technique, music theory, and a fun, encouraging atmosphere. When you step into a lesson, you’ll feel supported, challenged, and inspired. In each session, we might warm up with fun vocal exercises, explore your favorite songs, and break down techniques step by step. I celebrate every milestone, no matter how small, because each step forward matters. I also encourage creativity, letting you experiment with styles or even songwriting if you’re interested. Together, we’ll not just sing—we’ll craft a vocal journey that’s uniquely yours, full of growth, fun, and music.
Your vocal coach specialities
Harmony and Chords
Harmony & Counterpoint
Vocal Training
Sight Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Singing
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Voice coach with a personal touch
88% students love how each voice lesson customized to their need
Patient, encouraging vocal coach
94%+ parents say their kids open up in teachers lessons
Structured voice lessons with real results
86%+ students achieve consistent growth in pitch, & range
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing

Singing concepts taught by Alli
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on core connection, rib expansion, and jaw relaxation. They applied these techniques to practice "Moon River," particularly focusing on open vowels, breath placement, and diction using straw phonation. For homework, the Student was assigned continued straw phonation practice, specific vocal exercises, and a music theory task to write a simple melody.
Core Connection & Rib Expansion Breathing
Straw Phonation for Vocal Release
Open Vowels & Diction for Musicality
Breath Marking and Timing in Sheet Music
Achieving Forward Resonance & Throat Release
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
Strategic Breath Marking & Straw Phonation
Storytelling & Emotional Intent in Song
Consonant Articulation & Vocal Warm-ups
Optimal Vocal Posture & Physical Support
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.
Vocal Diction and Storytelling
Navigating the Passaggio (Vocal Break)
Strategic Breathing within Musical Phrases
Soft Palate Height for Vocal Resonance
Core Engagement & Controlled Exhale
Diaphragmatic & Fresnelli Breathing Techniques
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
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.
Diaphragmatic Breath Control and Core Support
Smooth Vowel Transition with 'NG' Onset
Direct Vowel Onset with 'VVV' Vibration
Achieving Forward Resonance and Soft Palate Aim
Rib Cage Expansion for Increased Breath Capacity
Proper Vocal Health for Singers
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) - Straw Phonation
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.
Breath Management & Core Engagement
Vocal Resonance & Soft Palate Placement
Dynamic Volume Control & Vocal Lightness
Targeted Vowel & Consonant Phonation
Song Application & Character Development
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Metronome Apps

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