Nina Soyfer

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Nina Soyfer

Doctorate degree

/ 55 min

Nina graduated from York University

Nina graduated from York University
Nina graduated from York University

Your piano teacher skills

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Performance Skills

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Chord Theory

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Piano Repertoire

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Sight Reading

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Rhythm and Timing

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for advanced

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for kids

Different types of piano lessons

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Digital Piano

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Upright Piano

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Jazz Piano

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Piano concepts taught by Nina

Student learned 13 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a vocal lesson, practicing various warm-up exercises including vocal slides, specific tongue positions, and interval training like the perfect fifth and major triad. They discussed vocal health concepts such as glottal attack and vocal fry, and the Student was guided on proper chin placement and breathing for higher notes. The Tutor assigned a YouTube vocal warm-up playlist for ongoing practice.

Vowel Tongue Positions & Overtone Whistle

Harmful Vocal Habits: Glottal Attack & Vocal Fry

Core Warm-up Techniques for Resonance & Stability

Vocal Intervals: Perfect Fifth & Major Triad Leaps

Holistic Vocal Health: Practice

Rest & Environment

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Student learned 21 days ago

Student and Tutor practiced various vocal warm-ups and exercises, focusing on improving pitch, smoothing vocal slides, and refining vocal technique through chin placement, breathing, and muscle engagement. They also discussed the importance of the "yawn technique" for proper throat positioning and vocal health. The Student received homework to practice a new "Perfect Fifth" warm-up, continue with existing exercises, and maintain vocal hydration.

Core Vocal Warm-ups

Perfect Fifth Warm-up

Yawn Technique for Vocal Placement

Vocal Slide Refinement

Vocal Hydration and Care

Leveraging Technology for Practice

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Student learned 25 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal exercises, expanding the Student's singing range, and refining vocal techniques. They practiced humming, lower register development, and specific techniques like lip drills and chin positioning. The Student also worked on a French song and received homework to practice a guided vocal warm-up from YouTube in the shower.

Vocal Range Expansion: Achieving Lower Notes

Breath Support & Lip Trills

Air Pressure and Vocal Pitch Control

Dynamic Mouth Shaping for Singing

Structured Home Practice Strategies

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Student learned 28 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational singing techniques, including proper breathing, jaw relaxation, and vocal exercises like legato and Mimamu. They applied these skills to learn and practice sections of the song "Send Me On My Way," exploring different vocal registers and belting techniques. For follow-up, the Student received homework to practice vocal warm-ups and continue working on the song.

Vocal Warm-ups: Attack

Legato

& Vowels

Developing Pitch Control & Vocal Confidence

Vocal Health & Hydration

Understanding Vocal Registers: Head Voice

Chest Voice

& Belting

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The vocal lesson focused on refining the student's singing technique, including breath support, vocal registers (chest, head, mixed voice), and pitch accuracy while practicing songs. The tutor provided exercises to improve vocal control and reduce tension, and discussed the learning process for adult beginners. The next session is scheduled for Monday.

Vocal Registers: Chest

Head

and Mixed Voice

Breathing Techniques for Singing

Vocal Technique: Jaw and Body Tension

Pitch Accuracy and Ear Training

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal exercises, particularly engaging the head voice and mastering proper breathing techniques. They analyzed and practiced sections of the song "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion, incorporating concepts like triple notes, belting, groupetto, and glissando. The Student was encouraged to note breathing instructions and practice specific vocal warm-ups, with the next session scheduled for Friday.

Applying Vocal Techniques to Song Performance

Achieving Pitch Accuracy & Self-Correction

Understanding Vocal Ornaments: Groupetto and Glissando

Mastering Vocal Range: Head Voice & Thinner Sound

Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Foundation of Vocal Power

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Ear Training Software

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Metronome Apps

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