Rifka Hargrave
Discover a variety of styles as well as sight singing and music theory with tailored lessons for each student.
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Rifka Hargrave
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Rifka - Get to know your vocal coach
My name is Rifka Hargrave. I grew up singing classical and Opera but as i git older, i became more interested in Musical Theatre including the styles: legit, standard broadway, contemporary legit, pop/rock and contemporary MT. I gained my degree at Italia Conti which is one of the highest rated performing arts Universities in the country. Whilst training, I was given 1-1 singing lessons every week with one of the highest rated singing teachers. This has given me the tools to be able to teach a whole range of styles and abilities. I also teach 1-1 singing lessons to age 6-18 as well as previously teaching ensemble singing to age 6-18. I also have experience in sight singing and reading sheet music. I’ve played a multitude of instruments but i mainly use piano to aid singing lessons. This helps me tailor warm ups and technical exercises to students in real time during lessons. I’ve done up to grade 8 ABRSM so can help students do this. I’m currently also a LAMDA teacher. This means I can help with music theory even if it’s just the basics of reading sheet music. I love teaching people who are just willing to give everything a go and let go. I’ll never ask you to do something that I won’t do with you. I can’t wait to teach some lovely people!
Your vocal coach specialities
Melody & Pitch
Harmony & Counterpoint
Scales and Modes
Sight Singing
Harmony and Chords
Singing
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Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing

Singing concepts taught by Rifka
The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory singing session, focusing on vocal technique and exploring the Student's vocal range. They practiced various vocal warm-ups and exercises designed to improve vocal safety, projection, brightness, and breath control, specifically addressing the Student's goal of preventing strain during synagogue leading. The session concluded with the presentation of a potential lesson plan for future vocal development.
Vowel-Based Vocal Warm-ups
Safe Vocal Projection
Brightening Vocal Tone using the 'Ee' Sound
Achieving Vocal Clarity with the 'Yah' Sound
Connecting to Chest Resonance (Lower Sound Placement)
Understanding and Extending Vocal Range
The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory singing lesson, exploring the student's vocal range and introducing foundational gospel singing concepts. They practiced specific vocal techniques like "cry" and "speech quality," with a key focus on reducing breathiness by modifying initial 'H' sounds for clearer tone. The session concluded with a discussion of a comprehensive future learning plan covering various aspects of vocal development and performance.
Vocal Warm-ups & Range Mapping
Diaphragmatic Support: Singing from Your Core
Vocal Qualities: Cry & Speech
Crafting Clearer Sound: The 'Silent H' Rule
Facial Expression & Tone Brightness
The tutor and student explored fundamental vocal techniques including pitch matching, scales, and vowel sounds to assess vocal range and placement. They practiced "twang" and "cry" vocal qualities, and began applying these to the song "Amazing Grace" to enhance emotional delivery and address challenges with higher notes.
Vocal Range and Registration
Vocal Techniques: Twang and Cry
Vowel Placement and Modification
Emotional Resonance in Singing
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Metronome Apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software

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