Tanya Blanes
Fall in love with French. A warm and colorful linguistic learning experience adapted to your personal needs and goals will grow your French.




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Tanya Blanes
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
About your french tutor
I fell in love with French when I was 11 years old. I studied it every chance I could, including in school from Grades 6 to 12. (I was always one of those weirdos who studied French grammar books as though they were crossword puzzle workbooks.) Then, in my mid-20s, I moved to Quebec, Canada to improve my French via complete immersion. In 1985, an intensive 10-week, six days per week 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. French language course in the “centre-ville” of Montreal flew me from novice to fluent in very short order. One third of my life has been spent working, learning, living and loving in a French-speaking province which made the French language and the French-Canadian culture an undeniable part of who I am today. So the joy and enthusiasm I bring to my French lessons is authentic and hopefully, you will also find them contagious. As a mature French instructor with over 35 years experience, let me transmit my knowledge to you. Whether you are a struggling primary school student or career-minded adult determined go through a newly opened door involving the language of love, I want to help. Groups or one-on-one, gorgeous grammar or “la chanson française”, not to mention French cuisine, we will grow together in fondness and skill for this romantic and noble tongue.
Tanya graduated from Correlieu


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French concepts taught by Tanya
Student and Tutor continued to focus on developing the student's mixed vocal register, practicing techniques to avoid chest voice and increase diaphragmatic support. They worked through vocal exercises and applied these concepts to the song 'Under the Sea,' noting significant progress in vocal fluidity. The Tutor suggested exploring folk music and assigned new exercises for homework to further refine the mixed register.
Optimized Warm-up Technique: Working Down from High Notes
Genre Exploration: Folk Music for Emotional & Mixed Register Growth
Mixed Register Development Exercises
Vowel Modification for High-Pitched Notes
Vocal Dynamics: Quality Over Quantity of Volume
Transitioning to Mixed Register: The Soft Voice Approach
Student and Tutor reviewed vocal warm-up techniques and practiced singing high notes through progressive scales, focusing on relaxation and reduced strain. They discussed the psychological aspects of hitting high notes, including the importance of song key and avoiding overthinking, using an external article for guidance. The session concluded with planning for the Student to find a karaoke track for transposition and explore alternative song choices better suited to their vocal range.
Vocal Range & Strategic Song Choice
Overcoming Mental Blocks for High Notes
Technical Strategies for Effortless High Notes
Vowel Modification & Articulation for High Notes
The Student and Tutor reviewed foundational singing concepts including pitch, posture, and diaphragmatic breathing. They practiced various vocal exercises focused on breath control, scales, and sliding notes, and the Student performed a song, receiving feedback on pitch improvement and diction. The session also covered music theory related to melody, high and low sounds, and using a keyboard for pitch reference, with plans for the Student to practice their song with a karaoke version as homework.
Melody Fundamentals: Pitch & Rhythm
Diaphragmatic Breath Control for Singers
Optimal Vocal Posture and Voice Aiming
Strategic Song Choice for Vocal Development
Utilizing a Keyboard for Pitch Accuracy
The Student and Tutor focused on improving singing pitch, starting with detailed instruction and practice of diaphragmatic breathing techniques. They reviewed and expanded on pitch matching exercises for notes C, D, and E, using a virtual piano and guide tracks. The session concluded with the Student practicing their current song, with homework assigned to continue practicing breathing exercises, individual notes with the virtual piano, and the song while actively marking pitch changes in the lyrics.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Pitch Support
Mastering Pitch Accuracy: C
D
and E Notes
Understanding Basic Music Notation: Rests and Note Duration
Effective Singing Practice Strategies
Applying Pitch Skills in Song Performance
The Student and Tutor continued to work on vocal techniques for a specific song, focusing on achieving higher notes without strain and improving vocal stamina. They reviewed vocal health guidelines, practiced semi-occluded exercises, and applied new diction techniques. The Student practiced their song multiple times, with follow-up suggestions including marking breathing cues and finding a karaoke track for rhythm practice.
Understanding Vocal Strain vs. Healthy Vocal Sensation
Progressive Chest Voice Strength Building
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTEs)
Mastering High Notes with Smooth Transitions
Improving Diction and Accent for Performance
Self-Assessment and Targeted Practice Strategies
The Student and Tutor conducted an introductory singing lesson, focusing on assessing the Student's vocal goals and introducing foundational techniques. They covered vocal anatomy, breath support via diaphragmatic breathing, and practiced warm-up exercises like lip trills, tongue rolls, and vocal slides. Discussions also included proper vowel formation for projection and the role of hydration in vocal health.
Vocal Cords: Muscular Flexibility for Range
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singers
Essential Vocal Warm-ups
Occlusion Exercises for High Notes
Open Vowel Diction for Projection
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Grammar practice
Language simulations
Interactive quizzes
Speech recognition
Game based learning tools

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