Tanya Blanes
Discover Your Voice and the Joy of Singing with an Experienced and Enthusiastic Singing Instructor.
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Tanya Blanes
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Tanya - Get to know your vocal coach
Not many people actually have their dreams come true, but I am profoundly grateful that I have. As a child, I dreamed of being a singer when I grew up and somehow, it actually happened. I had my first music lesson at the age of six and was still studying well into my forties. For over 15 years I worked as a recording and performing singer-songwriter. And I have taught music for almost 30 years. So singing has not only been my career but also my passion. I have enjoyed every aspect of my work, from private one-on-one students to school groups and choirs. Although I have experience in the majority of genres, my favourites are: folk, classical, pop and musical theatre. As a mature musician, I thrill to discover and train new, unique, young voices as well as share singing’s therapeutic benefits with older ones. Although not always paired with singing, songwriting (especially lyrics) is one of my strengths, having written and recorded two full length CD albums. I have also taught songwriting and facilitated the writing of original, sophisticated songs with singing groups who then performed their pieces. Performance is another one of my strengths and I have helped countless singers to take the stage with greater confidence and professionalism. The human voice is the first and most emotionally expressive instrument as it is already built into our bodies and connected to our figurative hearts. I want to continue to experience the joy of singing and help others to do so for as long as I breathe.
Tanya graduated from Correlieu
Your vocal coach specialities
Music Performance Techniques
Melody & Pitch
Music theory
Sight Singing
Rhythm & Beat
Music production & recording
Vocal Training
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for kids
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Folk Singing
Singing concepts taught by Tanya
The session focused on assessing the Student's current French knowledge, practicing the alphabet, counting numbers up to 20, and recalling days of the week. The Tutor plans to use online workbooks and continued conversational practice for future lessons to support the Student's ongoing French education.
Effective French Learning Strategies
French Numbers 1-20
French Alphabet Pronunciation
Initial Assessment & Tailored Learning
Student and Tutor discussed efficient practice routines for singing, focusing on warm-ups, extending vocal range, and improving tone clarity. They practiced exercises for pitch, rhythm, semitones, breathing control, and vibrato techniques. The Tutor emphasized consistent practice and patience, noting the Student's significant progress and natural talent.
Efficient Vocal Practice for Busy Schedules
Cultivating Vocal Vibrato
Rhythmic Accuracy and Breath Control in Vocal Exercises
Vocal Range Extension Techniques
Understanding Tones and Semitones (Half Steps)
Protecting Your Voice and Achieving Clarity
Student and Tutor reviewed homework on scales, intervals, and vibrato exercises. They practiced sight-singing various solfège exercises incorporating different note values and rhythms from two method books. The session also focused on vocal performance with two songs, addressing breathing techniques and vibrato. Homework includes recording a song for self-critique and continuing solfège and music rudiments practice.
Mastering Tricky Intervals by Melody Association
Developing Rhythm and Sight-Reading Versatility
Optimizing Vocal Control with Diaphragmatic Breathing
Exploring Natural Vibrato
Enhancing Performance Through Acting and Character Integration
Self-Assessment and Improvement via Video Recording
Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's vocal recording, focusing on pitch, rhythm, vibrato, and emotional delivery. They practiced solfege exercises for intervals and explored multiple techniques for developing vibrato and cultivating a mixed vocal register. Student also performed a song, receiving feedback on dynamics and mood, with homework assigned for continued practice of solfege and vocal exercises.
Vibrato Development & Exercises
Solfège and Interval Mastery
Vocal Expression: Acting
Dynamics
and Mood
Cultivating the Mixed Register with Nasal Exercises
Performance Feedback & Targeted Improvement
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced vocal techniques, including breath support for chest voice, mixed voice transition, and understanding vibrato. They practiced Solfège interval exercises and applied techniques to songs like "Schroeder," "Beyond My Wildest Dreams," and "I Miss the Mountains." Homework included practicing specific Solfège pages and exploring strategies to reduce vocal pressing, with plans to delve deeper into vibrato and an opera piece in future sessions.
Breath Support
Relaxation
and Vocal Strain Prevention
Developing a Mixed Register
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) Exercises
Solfege and Interval Training
Vibrato and Parlando: Vocal Dynamics and Style
Student and Tutor worked on exercises to cultivate the mixed vocal register and improve healthy singing techniques. They practiced soft octave slides and explored a five-step method for identifying vocal registers and bridging the "passaggio." The Student also practiced solfege exercises and began working on a new song, with homework assigned to continue practicing the song's rhythm by listening to the original version and to incorporate the new vocal exercises.
Understanding Mixed Voice & Healthy Singing Principles
The Octave Slide Hum Exercise
Mapping Vocal Registers: Chest & Head Voice Identification
Identifying & Bridging Your Passaggio (Transition Zone)
Developing Mixed Voice: Open Vowels & Song Application
Solfege Exercises & Song Application for Pitch and Rhythm Agility
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Karaoke & backing track apps
Vocal pitch training apps
Metronome Apps
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