Torianne Hommer
Singing is a Skill - not talent. Let this NYU Vocal Performance major help you build it
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Torianne Hommer
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Torianne - Get to know your vocal coach
As a student of voice, the most important thing I have learned is that singing is a skill - not just a talent. Once the voice is organized, anyone can learn to sing in any style. (You may not believe me, but I started at NYU not even being able to mix, and now I am able to belt up to a G5 and whistle up to an E♭6.) This growth was possible because of the classes I took at NYU. I received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance with a concentration in Musical Theatre. Some of these classes included voice pedagogy, song analysis/performance, and music theory/aural skills. Through these skills, I have worked Off-Broadway and all over NYC, and I would love to share this knowledge with others. I specialize in musical theatre singing. I can help you with your Golden Age repertoire all the way to your beltiest of belts! I have also cross-trained in classical and contemporary styles. I am a master at helping people find repertoire to sing. You want a new song? Give me a vibe, and I will send you options. You have an audition coming up? I’ve got you covered. All of my friends come to me to help them pick out what’s right for them. I believe in a holistic approach to the voice—first organizing the instrument through vocal exercises, and then transferring those skills into repertoire. My goal is healthy, sustainable singing that is also joyful. Most importantly, I believe the student knows best, because they are the only one in their body. I can offer feedback based on what I see and hear, but only you can tell me how it feels. Together, we can figure out how to make singing feel good for you.
Meet Torianne
Torianne graduated from New York Univeristy
Your vocal coach specialities
Music Performance Techniques
Scales and Modes
Singing
Ear training
Melody & Pitch
Vocal Training
Rhythm & Beat
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for advanced
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
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Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Singing concepts taught by Torianne
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal warm-ups and pitch accuracy, notably improving the Student's ability to hit specific notes through an unconventional 'doing it wrong' technique. They then broke down and practiced a complex riff from a song the Student plans to perform. The session concluded with a discussion on managing performance nerves, with a plan for a future mock performance.
Humming and Nasal Airflow for Vocal Placement
Vocal Warm-up: Descending Scale Control
Performance Nerves and Coping Mechanisms
Riff Breakdown and Visualization for Complex Phrasing
The 'Doing It Wrong' Paradox
The student and Tutor focused on vocal techniques to manage voice shifting, improve airflow, and extend vocal range. They practiced various warm-up exercises, including humming, 'S' sounds, and a combined staccato-hum approach, and applied these to a chosen song, "The Cure." The student was assigned homework to practice the raspberry exercise and integrate the staccato-hum technique daily for continued vocal development.
Achieving Smooth Vocal Connection (Sliding)
Introduction to Vocal Modes
The Staccato-Hum Technique
Grounding and Body Engagement
Airflow and Forward Vocal Resonance
Navigating Vocal Transitions (The 'Vocal Break')
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal warm-ups, specifically addressing resonance, vocal mode integration (head and chest voice), and consistent airflow through exercises like humming and octave slides. They then applied these techniques to the song "River," emphasizing forward energy and legato phrasing. The Tutor will send reading material on vocal pedagogy and resonance, and the Student plans to choose a new song for the next session.
Vocal Mode Integration: Blending Head and Chest Voice
Forward Resonance and Placement
Sustained Airflow for Legato and Smooth Transitions
Vowel Clarity and Articulation
Utilizing SOVT Exercises: Hums and Lip Trills
Trusting the Voice and Embracing Emotional Flow
Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and exercises designed to improve pitch integration and vocal onset. They practiced lip trills, a "fo fo fo" exercise focusing on a forward, 'biting' vocal sensation, and a new octave-spanning "woo wee wee" exercise to navigate head and chest voice transitions. The session concluded with the Student applying these techniques to sing the song "Break Bones," with a particular focus on maintaining vocal presence through specific vowel sounds.
Self-1 vs. Self-2 in Vocal Performance
Vowel Modification for Projection & Front Placement
Voice Integration & Navigating the Break
The 'Bitey Apple' Mouth Shape for Forward Resonance
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills & 'Fo' Exercise
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal exercises and techniques, addressing challenges the Student faced due to vocal fatigue. They practiced warm-ups, resonance placement, larynx control, and vowel modification. The session also involved applying these techniques to the song "My All" by Mariah Carey, with plans to revisit the song next week.
Vowel Modification for Vocal Clarity and Ease
Strategies for Managing Vocal Fatigue and "Off" Days
The "Meh" Exercise for Balanced Belting
Larynx Control for Extended Vocal Range
Vocal Resonance and High Mix Placement
Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups focusing on airflow, resonance, and managing voice breaks using snorting and tongue-out techniques. They addressed blending voice registers and applied vowel modification, specifically the 'head' vowel, to successfully belt high notes in the song "Peace Be Still." They plan to continue working on this song in the next session.
Vowel Modification for High Belt Notes
Navigating Descending Vocal Breaks
Activating and Sustaining Vocal Resonance
The Belt Paggio: Acoustic & Physical Demands
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
Vocal pitch training apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Ear Training Software
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