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
Harmony and Chords
Music theory
Rhythm & Beat
Ear training
Melody & Pitch
Sight Singing
Scales and Modes
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Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
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 held an introductory singing lesson, covering vocal warm-ups, range assessment, and an initial performance. They discussed the Student's goals for improving vocal technique and confidence, and the Tutor introduced a method for blending vocal registers. Future lessons will focus on diaphragmatic breathing, ear training, and stage presence.
Initial Performance & Confidence Building
Blending Vocal Registers Using Nasality
Vocal Range Assessment & Register Introduction
Core Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Rolls & Scales
The Student and Tutor focused on fundamental music theory concepts, including identifying notes on the musical staff and piano keyboard. They discussed key signatures, the Circle of Fifths, and the construction of major scales using half and full steps. The session also covered basic rhythmic notation and note values, with plans to delve deeper into rhythm in future lessons.
Music Staff and Clefs
Key Signatures & Circle of Fifths
Note Identification (Staff & Keyboard)
Major Scale Structure
Basic Note Values and Rhythm
The Student and Tutor engaged in vocal warm-up exercises, focusing on pitch accuracy, sustained notes, and vocal quality improvement. They collaboratively selected a new song, "Kings and Queens" by Ava Max, for the Student to practice, noting its suitability for developing their mix voice.
Yawn Vocal Warm-up Technique
Pitch Correction on Bridge Notes
Leveraging Vocal Mimicry for Quality Improvement
Exploring Vocal Range and Sustaining Notes
Strategic Song Selection for Vocal Development
The Student and Tutor continued practicing vocal techniques, concentrating on belting, breath support, and incorporating nasality for a specific song. They worked on challenging high notes and explored methods to enhance vocal power and control. The Student reflected on significant improvements in their vocal range and confidence, and they planned to continue practicing for the final lesson.
Conscious Practice and Overcoming Mental Blocks
Vocal Posture and Articulation: Jaw Drop & Vowel Shaping
Developing and Extending the Mixed Voice
Harnessing Nasal Resonance for Vocal Power
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Core Support for Volume
The Student and Tutor worked on learning and practicing the audition song "King of New York" from Newsies. They focused on understanding the song's context, practicing vocal techniques with a nasal quality, and going through the lyrics line by line. The Student was advised to book another session on Friday to continue practicing the song.
Audition Song Interpretation: 'King of New York'
Vocal Characterization & Technique
Efficient Song Learning Strategies
Managing Audition Preparation Logistics
Student and Tutor focused on foundational singing techniques, including pitch matching through scales and intensive ear training. They introduced and practiced recognizing musical intervals like perfect fourths, perfect fifths, major thirds, and minor thirds using song mnemonics. Homework includes selecting a song part for practice and engaging with provided online resources for interval recognition.
Ear Training Fundamentals: Pitch Matching
Vocal Clarity and Nasal Resonance
Introduction to Music Intervals
Interval Recognition Using Song Association
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
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