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
Melody & Pitch
Vocal Training
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Scales and Modes
Music Performance Techniques
CoTutorAI modules
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
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 session focused on vocal warm-ups, proper posture, and core-engaged breath support. The Student practiced these techniques while singing parts of the song "Better Days." Homework was assigned to memorize specific song lyrics by speaking and recording them, and to complete upcoming music theory exercises.
Core Breath Support & Engagement
Posture for Optimal Singing
Vocal Warm-ups & Exercises
Diction and Articulation
Song Memorization Strategies
Connecting Breath to All Vocal Registers
Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and breathing exercises, focusing on core support and jaw relaxation. They began learning a new song, "The Way You Look Tonight," and practiced the melody, incorporating strategic breath marks. The session concluded with the student practicing with a karaoke version, and future practice with the new song was encouraged.
Vocal Warm-ups & Breath Support Mastery
Vocal Health & Environmental/Substance Impact
Strategic Song Learning & Interpretation
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, practicing diaphragmatic breathing, resonance, and projection exercises. They also worked on sight-reading music, specifically with a song, which revealed challenges in note recognition and adherence to written melody. The Tutor assigned consistent practice of vocal exercises and foundational music theory homework to improve the Student's core skills.
Structured Practice & Music Theory
Purposeful Vocal Warm-ups
Core Engagement for Vocal Support
Vocal Resonance & Placement
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Controlled Airflow
Music Note Reading Fundamentals
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, including specialized breathing exercises and warm-ups, applying these to the Student's new district piece, "There You Walk." They practiced melody accuracy, breath support, and vocal projection, with a particular emphasis on addressing vocal tension. The Student was assigned to review exercises and practice difficult runs with a piano for upcoming performances.
Vocal Space & Resonance
Dynamic Control & Projection
Melody Accuracy & Melisma Smoothing
Physical Awareness & Tension Release
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Support
The Student and Tutor focused on advanced vocal techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, core engagement, and vocal warm-ups to improve breath support and resonance. They extensively applied these techniques while practicing the song "Stay" by Rihanna. The Tutor assigned specific breathing and vocal exercises as homework and discussed scouting for new songs suitable for the Student's audition, emphasizing personal interpretation.
Authentic Song Performance & Audition Strategy
Optimizing Posture and Body Alignment
Vocal Warm-ups: Range & Resonance
Engaging Your Core for Vocal Support
Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques
The Student and Tutor focused on foundational vocal techniques, including posture, diaphragmatic breathing, and soft palate exercises. They practiced various vocal drills like sirens and 'Ho' pulses, then applied these to singing 'All of Me,' with the Student demonstrating impressive self-correction during the performance. The Tutor plans to send theory work and discuss future lessons.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Core Support
Optimal Singing Posture & Alignment
Soft Palate Lift (Yawn Technique)
Vowel Formation & Tongue Relaxation
Articulation & Diction Exercises
Pitch Accuracy & Self-Correction
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
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