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
Sight Singing
Music production & recording
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Singing
Music theory
Melody & Pitch
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
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 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
Solfège Syllables (Do-Re-Mi)
Italian Musical Terms: Style & Expression
Italian Musical Terms: Tempo
Italian Musical Terms: Dynamics
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.
Ear Training with 'Sing True' App
Understanding Musical Notation: Notes and Rests
Breathing for Singing: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills and Tongue Trills
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
The tutor and student focused on foundational singing techniques, including vocal warm-ups like lip and tongue trills, humming exercises, and pitch recognition. They also covered proper diaphragmatic breathing and strategies for expanding vocal range. The session concluded with an introduction to musical expression and styles, with plans to apply these concepts to the student's repertoire.
Vowel Shapes and Resonance
Vocal Range and Strain Management
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Vocal Warm-ups: Lip and Tongue Trills
The Tutor and Student reviewed French verb conjugations for regular and irregular verbs, practicing with various examples and sentence translations. They also introduced new verbs and analyzed lines from a French song, discussing vocabulary and grammar, with plans to continue this work in the next session.
French Liaisons
Reflexive Verbs
Essential Irregular French Verbs
French Regular -ER Verbs
French Subject Pronouns
The Tutor provided the Student with comprehensive guidance on vocal health, including hydration, vocal rest, and avoiding irritants. They then practiced vocal techniques by singing 'Vincent' and 'Under the Sea,' receiving constructive feedback on performance and expression. The session concluded by exploring the scientifically proven physical and mental health benefits of singing.
Vocal Hydration Strategy
The Health Benefits of Singing
Vocal Technique: Softness and Storytelling
Post-Performance Vocal Care
Strategic Vocal Rest & Avoidance
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Metronome Apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Vocal pitch training apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
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