Spencer Da Costa
Find and Perfect Your Natural Voice Through Folk Singing, Storytelling and Songwriting
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Spencer Da Costa
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Spencer - Get to know your vocal coach
I'm a singer-songwriter with over 10 years of experience performing, recording, and writing original music. My musical background is rooted in folk, acoustic, traditional, and contemporary styles, with a focus on authentic storytelling and expressive vocal performance. I have released original music on major streaming platforms and continue to write, record, and perform my own songs. My Teaching Style My approach to teaching folk singing focuses on helping students develop a natural, confident voice while learning songs they genuinely enjoy. Rather than emphasizing technical perfection, I help students build strong vocal habits, improve breath support, expand their range, and develop expression, phrasing, and storytelling skills that are central to folk music. Lessons are tailored to each student's goals and experience level. Beginners can expect a supportive and encouraging environment where they can build confidence and learn foundational vocal skills. More experienced singers can work on interpretation, performance preparation, harmony singing, songwriting, stage presence, and refining their unique vocal style. Whether your goal is to sing traditional folk songs, accompany yourself on guitar, perform in public, participate in community music events, or write and perform your own songs, my goal is to help you become a more confident and expressive singer while enjoying the process of making music.
Your vocal coach specialities
Sight Singing
Music Technology
Singing
Music Performance Techniques
Rhythm & Beat
Vocal Training
Melody & Pitch
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for advanced
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
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Personalized training for skill progression
80% of learners see faster progress with tailored lessons.
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
Technique-driven singing lessons
Focus on breath control, resonance, and articulation
Singing concepts taught by Spencer
The Tutor and Student focused on vocal technique, including breath control, register transitions, and vowel application during scales. They practiced exercises to improve vocal range and sustain, and applied these techniques to specific songs, with a focus on breath management for challenging passages. The session concluded with advice on recording techniques and vocal practice strategies.
Vocal Registers: Chest and Head Voice
Breathing Techniques for Singing
Vowel Consistency and Range
Developing Vocal Stamina and Control
Vocal Layering and Harmonies
The tutor provided vocal coaching, focusing on breathing techniques, projection, vocal range, and overcoming performance anxiety. Exercises included diaphragmatic breathing, projection drills, scales on vowels, and a discussion on finding a comfortable vocal register, with homework to explore soprano and alto exercises.
Vocal Registers and Natural Voice
Performance Consistency and Managing Nerves
Vocal Projection and Power
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
The Student and Tutor worked on foundational singing techniques, focusing on proper diaphragmatic breathing and vocal projection. They practiced exercises like the "gasp," vocal projection, vocal sighs, and lip trills, then applied these to C major scales and lines from a song. The session also addressed the difference between head and chest voice and emphasized the importance of hydration and consistent practice of the new techniques.
Vocal Projection
Essential Vocal Warm-up Exercises
Vowel Emphasis in Singing
Vocal Hydration & Balanced Practice
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)
The session focused on vocal technique, beginning with a discussion of the Student's vocal fatigue and goals for strengthening their voice. The Tutor introduced diaphragmatic breathing via a "gasp technique" and practiced controlled exhalation, voice projection, and improved lip trills. They then worked through C major scales using various vowels and applied these foundational techniques to specific lines from a song, with a strong emphasis on breath management and projection.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Control
Voice Projection for Powerful Sound
Lip Trills (Vocal Warm-up)
Vowel Dominance in Singing
Strategic Breath Management for Long Phrases
Balanced Practice Approach
The session focused on the Student's current guitar skills and strategies for consistent practice and songwriting. They discussed various guitar techniques, including chords, tuning, capos, bar chords, and the E minor pentatonic scale, alongside the importance of ear training and rhythmic practice. The Student committed to daily practice and learning a specific instrumental song as homework.
Guitar Chords & Standard Tuning
The Capo & Bar Chords
Effective Practice Strategies
Ear Training & Exploration
Rhythm & Timing Foundations
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Digital sheet music & lyric databases
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