Ivory West
Discover your voice and find your place in the music world and hit all the right notes with me, Ivory West!




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Ivory West
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Ivory - Get to know your vocal coach
I’m Ivory West! I’m currently in the process of receiving my Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance with a focus in Classical Singing. However, my first love is Pop and Modern Jazz. And I love teaching all genres. I offer a fun, low pressure learning environment while maintaining a structured approach. I want to feel comfortable with me but to get you out of your vocal comfort zone. I teach all ages from Beginner to Intermediate. Whether you’ve never sung a note in your life or just want to see some improvement, I’ve got you covered. With me, you will learn pitch control, breath control, diction, sight reading skills, performance skills, and more! I’ve wanted to teach others how to sing since I was 12 years old. Now that the opportunity has come, I hope you will allow me to make my dream come true and trust me with your voice. Singing has been a skill that has brought me so much joy and I hope I can share that with you and help you experience that too! Whether you want to be the next big music icon or just want to be better at karaoke, I can help! I look forward to learning together and getting to know eachother. I want the very best for all of my students so I try to provide the very best. See you there! Your New Voice Teacher, Ivory West
Your vocal coach specialities
Music theory
Ear training
Vocal Training
Scales and Modes
Harmony & Counterpoint
Music Performance Techniques
Rhythm & Beat
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Noticeable vocal improvement in months
90%+ of students report clearer tone & stronger range quickly
Patient, encouraging vocal coach
94%+ parents say their kids open up in teachers lessons
Structured voice lessons with real results
86%+ students achieve consistent growth in pitch, & range
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Movie Singing

Singing concepts taught by Ivory
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, including belting, breath support, and resonance, practicing these concepts through warm-ups and songs like "Runaway," "Counting Stars," and "From the Start." The Student also explored improvisation through scatting and proposed a new song for future lessons. Homework included practicing belting with proper breath support, improving intervals in "Runaway," and continuing scatting exercises.
Overcoming Vocal Fry and Building Confidence
Vocal Improvisation (Scatting)
Mastering Intervals and Key Transitions
Effective Breath Support and Posture for Belting
Expanding Vocal Range and High Note Achievement
Advanced Belting and Vocal Placement
Student and Tutor worked on advanced singing techniques, primarily focusing on bridging the vocal break and strengthening the mixed voice. They practiced scales, arpeggios, and applied new vocal techniques, such as vocal cord adduction and intentional sound placement, to a specific song, 'Dead Mom.' The session concluded with recommendations for continued practice and experimentation with these techniques at home.
Vocal Bridge & Mixed Voice Development
Vocal Cord Adduction & Abduction
Staccato Exercises for Vocal Strength
Head Turning Technique for Vocal Connection
Dynamic Control & Register Blending
Addressing Voice Cracks
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, beginning with vocal warm-ups focused on nasal tone and tongue positioning. They practiced ear training by identifying song keys from chords and worked on advanced breathing techniques for the song "From the Start." Additionally, the Student addressed vocal production for belting in "Runaway," with homework assigned to practice specific breathing patterns and the new vocal approach.
Strategic Breath Management
Effortless Belting and Vocal Placement
Pitch Recognition and Key Identification
Developing Musicality and Improvisation
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and extensively practiced the audition song "Gaston." They focused on refining melody, proper vowel articulation, and improving pitch accuracy, particularly for a cappella singing. The Tutor recommended continued practice with a provided recording and discussed exploring new tools to enhance the Student's overall musicality and pitch perception.
Effective Vocal Warm-ups
Pitch Matching for A Cappella Performance
Vowel Shaping and Articulation for Character
Understanding Musical Scales and Key Awareness
Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, practicing scales and a yawning exercise to improve nasality and smooth transitions across vocal registers. They analyzed the Student's current song to identify mixed voice usage and discussed strategies for strengthening higher notes. The Student will practice the yawning exercise and a new song, "Dead Mom," to further develop nasal resonance and vocal cord adduction.
Nasal Resonance for Vocal Blending
Smoothing Vocal Transitions with Yawn Slides
Identifying and Utilizing Mixed Voice
Diaphragmatic Support and Vocal Cord Adduction
Character-Based Vocal Practice for Nasality
The Student and Tutor conducted an initial singing lesson, focusing on vocal range assessment and immediate technique improvements. They practiced vocal exercises, analyzed the student's high note delivery in a worship song, and introduced the concept of nasal singing to unify vocal registers. Future plans include ongoing work on vocal strength, range expansion, and diction.
Strategic Song Practice and Transposition
Accent Correction and Diction for Singing
Targeted Vocal Exercises for Smooth Transitions
Strengthening Mixed Voice through Nasal Resonance
Vocal Range and Voice Part Identification
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps

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