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
Vocal Training
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Harmony & Counterpoint
Music Performance Techniques
Sight Singing
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
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 Student and Tutor focused on foundational vocal techniques for singing, including posture, diaphragmatic breathing, and core engagement exercises. They discussed requirements for a musical theater audition piece and practiced various vocal warm-ups and resonance techniques. The Student also practiced singing a chosen song, receiving feedback on breath support, and was assigned homework on music theory fundamentals and continued vocal exercises.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Breath Control
Vocal Posture & Body Alignment
Vocal Warm-up Exercises
Musical Audition Preparation
Basic Music Theory & Sight-Reading
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal warm-ups to improve breath control, core support, jaw relaxation, and resonance placement. They applied these techniques while practicing the song "Valerie," with the Tutor emphasizing emotional expression and dynamic phrasing. For homework, the Student was assigned to write out the notes and rests for a simple song like "Amazing Grace."
Deep Belly Breathing & Core Engagement
Relaxed Jaw & Oral Cavity Space
Pentatonic Scales for Wider Intervals & Core Support
Resonance Placement with Nasal Consonants
Emotional Connection & Artistic Freedom in Performance
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal audition preparation, focusing on strategic song selection and practicing new vocal exercises for breath support, mixed voice, and head voice development. The Student practiced sections of two potential audition songs, and homework was assigned to select specific 1.5-minute segments for detailed rehearsal. They also scheduled follow-up sessions to continue vocal refinement.
Forward Placement of Vocal Resonance
Identifying and Alleviating Vocal Tension
Developing Mixed Voice and Smooth Register Transitions
Foundational Breath Support & Core Engagement
Audition Song Selection Strategy
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal technique, focusing on breath support, breath capacity, and breath control through various exercises. They reviewed the song "Giants in the Sky" to refine dynamics and breath placement, and introduced "Consider Yourself" for character and style exploration. The Student was assigned to practice specific vocal exercises and check homework, with plans to continue working on range expansion.
Vocal Breath Support
Vocal Resonance and Projection
Vocal Pitch Accuracy and Arpeggios
Vocal Dynamics and Storytelling
The student and tutor initiated the first lesson by discussing the student's musical background, interests, and learning goals. They reviewed foundational vocal techniques including posture, breathing exercises, and initial vocal warm-ups like sirens. The student also performed a song for assessment, and the tutor addressed parental inquiries about audition preparation and online content creation.
Vocal Warm-up Techniques
Music Theory Fundamentals
Vocal Support and Resonance
Practice Habits and Tools
The tutor and student reviewed vocal warm-up techniques, focusing on breath control and controlled exhalations. They then practiced specific exercises to improve vocal technique for the song 'Valerie,' addressing jaw relaxation, pitch accuracy, and vocal projection. The student was assigned homework to practice the song extensively for the next lesson.
Vocal Diaphragmatic Breathing
Jaw Relaxation and Articulation
Vocal Attack and Pitch Accuracy
Vocal Support and Resonance
Vocal Glissandi and Melismas
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
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