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

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Music theory

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Ear training

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Vocal Training

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Scales and Modes

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Harmony & Counterpoint

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Music Performance Techniques

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Rhythm & Beat

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for adults

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Singing for kids

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Singing for intermediate

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Singing for beginners

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Noticeable vocal improvement in months

90%+ of students report clearer tone & stronger range quickly

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Patient, encouraging vocal coach

94%+ parents say their kids open up in teachers lessons

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Structured voice lessons with real results

86%+ students achieve consistent growth in pitch, & range

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Ivory

Student learned 4 days ago

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

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Student learned 7 days ago

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

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Student learned 11 days ago

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

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Student learned 13 days ago

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

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Student learned 15 days ago

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

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Student learned 16 days ago

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

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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