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

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Singing

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Melody & Pitch

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Music Performance Techniques

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Vocal Training

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Ear training

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Sight Singing

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for kids

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for adults

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Singing for intermediate

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Voice coach with a personal touch

88% students love how each voice lesson customized to their need

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Patient, encouraging vocal coach

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Structured voice lessons with real results

86%+ students achieve consistent growth in pitch, & range

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

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Movie Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Alli

Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, practicing a song with live accompaniment and then a karaoke track, focusing on timing, vocal interpretation, and clarifying music theory concepts like time signatures, note values, and triplets. Homework was assigned, including specific vocal exercises and structured phrase practice from the song.

Understanding Time Signatures

Note Values & Dotted Notes

Mastering Triplets

Essential Vocal Warm-ups & Pitch Training

Effective Song Phrase Practice

Vocal Health & Tension Management

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Student learned 2 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, starting with breathing and core support exercises. They practiced diction drills, various vocal warm-ups, and pitch matching, identifying areas for improvement in higher vocal registers. The session concluded with a detailed thematic analysis of the song "She Used to Be Mine," with the Student practicing speaking the lyrics to develop storytelling.

Diaphragmatic Breathing & Core Support

Diction & Jaw Release Exercise

Vocal Placement & Vertical Space

Straw Phonation for Resonance & Breath Release

Pitch Matching & Navigating Vocal Registers

Song Storytelling & Emotional Connection

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Student learned 3 days ago

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

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Student learned 7 days ago

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

Optimal Vocal Posture & Physical Support

Consonant Articulation & Vocal Warm-ups

Storytelling & Emotional Intent in Song

Strategic Breath Marking & Straw Phonation

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Student learned 9 days ago

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.

Diaphragmatic & Fresnelli Breathing Techniques

Core Engagement & Controlled Exhale

Soft Palate Height for Vocal Resonance

Vocal Diction and Storytelling

Strategic Breathing within Musical Phrases

Navigating the Passaggio (Vocal Break)

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Student learned 9 days ago

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.

Optimizing Jaw Relaxation for Articulation

Music Theory: Accidentals (The Natural Symbol)

Core Engagement for Sustained Breath Control

Exaggerated Diction for Vocal Clarity

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Metronome Apps

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