Nina Soyfer
Experienced tutor helping for grade improvement




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Nina Soyfer
Doctorate degree
/ 55 min
Nina graduated from York University


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Piano concepts taught by Nina
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
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
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
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
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.
Mastering Vocal Range: Head Voice & Thinner Sound
Applying Vocal Techniques to Song Performance
Achieving Pitch Accuracy & Self-Correction
Understanding Vocal Ornaments: Groupetto and Glissando
Diaphragmatic Breathing: The Foundation of Vocal Power
The Tutor and Student conducted a trial singing lesson, assessing the Student's vocal range and technique through warm-ups and exercises. They focused on expanding the Student's upper vocal register and improving vocal control, with plans for future lessons to continue developing these skills and explore the Student's lower range.
Vocal Range and Classification
Vocal Control and Comfort Zone
Warm-up Techniques for Vocal Improvement
Vocal Strain and Pain
Vocal Cord Length and Pitch
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Backing Track Libraries

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