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 & Counterpoint
Vocal Training
Singing
Ear training
Melody & Pitch
Scales and Modes
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
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
Student and Tutor spent the session discussing and selecting potential musical theater songs for the Student's upcoming high school auditions. They explored various song options, focusing on character, vocal demands, and technical accuracy. The Tutor also assigned music theory homework to improve the Student's note-reading skills and guided them through controlled breathing exercises.
Character Portrayal in Performance
Foundational Music Theory for Singers
Controlled Vocal Breathing Techniques
Solo Musical Theater Song Selection
Student and Tutor focused on fundamental singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, correct posture, and vocal warm-ups like sirens and tongue trills. They also practiced pitch-matching exercises and applied techniques to a song, "There's a Grief That Can't Be Spoken," working on timing, pitch, and emotional connection. Homework assigned included specific vocal exercises, practicing a new song section, conversational lyric writing, and reviewing music theory.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Body Awareness
Vocal Posture & Open Mouth Technique
Vocal Sirens (Head to Chest Voice)
Pitch Matching & Ear Training
Tongue Trills for Articulation
Song Storytelling & Emotional Delivery
The Student and Tutor conducted a singing lesson focusing on advanced vocal techniques. They practiced breathing exercises, various vocal warm-ups including sirens, arpeggios, and melismas, emphasizing core support, posture, and breath control. The session concluded with the Student practicing the song 'Valerie' and was assigned a quiz on reading sheet music for homework.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Breath Control
Vocal Range & Core Support
Articulation & Dynamic Vocal Control
Sheet Music Interpretation & Melismas
Effective Practice & Vocal Health
Student and Tutor engaged in an extensive singing session focusing on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and core engagement. They practiced various vocal techniques including arpeggios, vowel shaping, and diction exercises, and applied these to the song "Giants in the Sky." Homework was assigned on site reading theory with a follow-up quiz, and the Tutor made a note to address the Student's lisp and *passaggio* challenges in future lessons.
Posture and Open Vocal Tract
Breath Control for Sustained Phrasing
Precise Diction and Articulation
Navigating Vocal Registers (Passaggio)
Introduction to Music Theory for Singers
Core Breath Support & Expansion
The Student and Tutor focused on fundamental singing techniques, practicing diaphragmatic breathing, posture, and vocal warm-ups. They worked on pitch matching exercises and an articulation drill, then began marking breath points in the sheet music for the song "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables." A structured 4-day practice schedule emphasizing consistency and core engagement was provided as homework.
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Frenelli Breaths)
Posture and Core Vocal Support
Vocal Warm-ups: Sirens and Pitch Matching
Articulation and Diction Drill: 'Tip of the Tongue'
Intentional Breath Marking in Sheet Music
Structured Daily Vocal Practice
The Student and Tutor conducted a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups, octave range expansion, and articulation exercises. They practiced the song 'Trouble Sleeping,' concentrating on dynamics and emotional expression, and introduced a new song, 'Valerie.' The Student received homework to practice melisma and review basic music theory concepts.
Song Interpretation & Music Theory Basics
Melisma
Riffs & Performance Flair
Foundational Vocal Technique
Vocal Warm-ups & Octave Expansion
Dynamic Control & Emotional Expression
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
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