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
Rhythm & Beat
Singing
Ear training
Music Performance Techniques
Melody & Pitch
Harmony and Chords
Scales and Modes
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for advanced
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 advanced singing techniques, including soft palate activation, range navigation, and vowel modification for resonance and clarity. They applied these skills to the song "What I've Been Looking For," specifically addressing tongue positioning and using consonants as propellants for smooth transitions. The Tutor will provide an audio recording of a vocal exercise for the Student to practice.
Soft Palate Lift & Yawn Space
Tongue Position & Release
Forward Resonance & Buzziness
Vowel Modification for Vocal Range
Consonants as Sound Propellants
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, addressing the Student's perceived loss of higher range and issues with tongue tension. They practiced classical singing exercises using "O mio babbino caro" and worked on techniques for forward resonance, lip trills, and managing the vocal break. The Tutor assigned homework involving daily tongue stretches to improve tongue posture and alleviate vocal tension.
Tongue Tension and Larynx Stability
Navigating the Vocal Break with 'Turning'
Staccato as a Resonance Foundation
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) Exercises
Vocal Health: Hormonal & Dietary Influences
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, ear training for identifying chord notes, and developing head voice. They practiced the song "Do-Re-Mi," focusing on achieving a soft, legato vocal delivery and accurate pitch. The Student was assigned to practice the completed introduction with a specific performance intention and to begin learning the next section of the song.
Head Voice Development & Soft Singing
Pitch Accuracy & Ear Training with Solfège
Legato for Vocal Smoothness
Rhythm & Song Structure
Overcoming Challenges in Musical Notation
Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique, focusing on improving resonance and airflow for descending phrases in a song. They practiced specific humming and snorting exercises to guide vocal placement and discussed how daily hormonal cycles can affect voice quality. The Student was encouraged to record their singing when their voice feels optimal and share it for further review.
Maintaining Resonance on Descending Notes
Tongue & Larynx Engagement for Vocal Freedom
Male Vocal Physiology: Daily Hormonal Cycle
Vocal Warm-up: The 'My' Exercise
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced vocal techniques for the song "Loving You," focusing on breath management, vowel modification, and dynamic control. They practiced various exercises to ensure smoother vocal transitions and healthier belting. The Student was encouraged to continue experimenting with different breath levels and vocal expressions in their practice.
Singing with Reduced Air for Stamina & Dynamic Variety
Smooth Vocal Onsets & Transitions
Strategic Breath Management (Avoiding Stacking)
Dynamic Belt Control & Gradual Weight
Vowel Modification for Clarity & Focus
Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, focusing on vocal warm-ups, jaw and tongue stretches, and the integration of head and chest voice. They practiced specific vocal exercises to improve resonance and stylistic delivery, particularly for a country song, and discussed the physiological connections impacting vocal performance. The Tutor recommended books on vocal mechanics and physiology for follow-up study.
Physical Sensations as Vocal Markers
Curiosity and Openness in Vocal Learning
Resonance Placement and Vowel Modification
Understanding Vocal Modes and Integration
Vocal Anatomy
Jaw & Tongue Connection
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Lyric & sheet music notation software
DAWs
Looping Software
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