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

Tanya graduated from Correlieu
Tanya graduated from Correlieu

Your vocal coach specialities

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Music Performance Techniques

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Harmony and Chords

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Rhythm & Beat

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Sight Singing

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Music production & recording

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Improvisation & Composition

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Music theory

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for adults

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Singing for kids

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for intermediate

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

Folk Singing

Folk Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Tanya

Student learned 5 days ago

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

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Student learned 12 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed previous vocal exercises, including octave slides and Milano Torino, with a focus on vowel consistency. The Student demonstrated strong sight-reading skills using a 'little brown book', progressing through melodies combining pitch and rhythm. They also introduced and practiced a new lip trill technique, reviewed homework ("Lavender's Blue"), and performed "Only Hope," discussing the future goal of developing a mixed vocal register and starting a new song, "Schroeder."

Consistent Vowel Shaping & Jaw Stability

Identifying Musical Intervals (Seconds & Thirds)

Foundational Vocal Sight Reading

Advanced Lip & Tongue Trill (Raspberry Exercise)

Introduction to Mixed Register & Vocal Dynamics

Independent Practice & Sight-Reading Preparation

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Student learned 19 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, clarifying the difference between head and chest voice and introducing the mixed register concept. They practiced exercises to eliminate vocal breaks and worked through rhythmic and melodic sight-singing from a method book. The Student also performed a song, receiving feedback on dynamics and variations, and was assigned to practice new pages and continue working on song interpretation for homework.

Vowel Progression for Vocal Blending

Strategic Dynamic Control in Performance

Advanced Vowel Formation & Articulation

Foundational Rhythmic Training

Vocal Registers: Understanding & Blending

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Student learned 26 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed vocal exercises, including solfège syllables and note ranges up to C5. They then practiced vowel shaping for singing and explored Italian musical terms for tempo and dynamics, before analyzing the song "Only Hope" as a practical challenge. The student's role in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" was also discussed for future lessons.

Vowel Shaping in Singing

Italian Musical Terms: Tempo

Italian Musical Terms: Dynamics

Italian Musical Terms: Style & Expression

Solfège Syllables (Do-Re-Mi)

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, pitch accuracy, and ear training exercises using various vowel sounds and scales. They also began exploring basic music notation, focusing on note values and measures relevant to a song the student is learning in their choir. The student was encouraged to practice breathing exercises and use ear training apps for future sessions.

Understanding Musical Notation: Notes and Rests

Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills and Tongue Trills

Ear Training with 'Sing True' App

Breathing for Singing: Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The tutor and student reviewed French grammar, focusing on verb conjugations, particularly regular '-er' verbs and common irregular verbs. They practiced vocabulary related to nature and expressions, and the student worked on conjugating verbs and understanding sentence structures within a story and song.

French Verb Conjugation

French Pronunciation Nuances

French Vocabulary: Nature and Actions

French Idioms and Expressions

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

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Metronome Apps

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Vocal pitch training apps

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