Rachel Condliffe
Come have fun learning music theory, vocals, performance technique, and more with me!!
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Rachel Condliffe
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Rachel - Get to know your vocal coach
I am a singing tutor with an education in music theory from Peabody Preparatory and vocal technique from Towson Preparatory and Baltimore School for the Arts (Top 5 art schools in the USA). I have been studying music for 27 years, and am in the process of getting my bachelor's degree. --------------------------------------------------------------- I am well versed in operatic technique, musical theater, acting, sight singing, singing by ear, and various vocal exercises for diction and voice and breath control. I enjoy singing and teaching musical theater, jazz, pop, and rock music. Talk to me about learning perfect pitch. --------------------------------------------------------------- I have previously taught at various acting summer camps for ages seven to seventeen, and look forward to helping you and/or your child expand your vocal and musical knowledge. --------------------------------------------------------------- I prefer to teach over Zoom or Google Meets, and my schedule is open from 2AM EST to 1PM EST. I am also willing to explore other meeting times on a case by case basis. ---------------------------------------------------------------
Your vocal coach specialities
Music History
Music theory
Melody & Pitch
Vocal Training
Harmony & Counterpoint
Rhythm & Beat
Scales and Modes
Music Performance Techniques
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Highly rated for singing lessons
92%+ students rated highly for the voice training & progress
Patient, encouraging vocal coach
94%+ parents say their kids open up in teachers lessons
Flexible scheduling for singing lessons
90% of students say voice lessons easily fit into their weekly routine
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Singing concepts taught by Rachel
The session focused on singing and music theory, covering arpeggios (135, 1358) and major scales, with the Tutor demonstrating concepts on a keyboard. Student and Tutor practiced vocal warm-ups, focusing on expanding the Student's vocal range and navigating register shifts. They also discussed selecting appropriate musical repertoire for an alto voice, recommending specific musicals for practice.
Navigating the Vocal Register Shift
Essential Vocal Posture & Breathing
Music Theory Integration: 1-3-5-8 & Do-Re-Mi
Arpeggio Fundamentals & Patterns
Understanding and Expanding Your Alto Range
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced singing techniques, including major and minor arpeggios, and the song "In My Own Little Corner." The session focused heavily on vocal warm-ups, correct posture and breathing techniques, and precise vowel/consonant articulation, including a unique tongue-holding exercise. Homework includes marking breath points in lyrics and practicing posture and tongue exercises.
Arpeggio & Scale Warm-ups
Vowel-First Vocalization
Optimal Posture & Diaphragmatic Breathing
Tongue Placement for Clarity
Strategic Breath Mapping
Mastering Difficult Phrases & Tempo Control
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal techniques, including breathing, tongue placement for projection, and pitch matching. They practiced arpeggios, explored the concept of transposing melodies, and reviewed music theory fundamentals of scales. The Student was assigned to practice various major scales on a keyboard and incorporate a specific tongue-training exercise while singing their practice song.
Major Scale Structure for Vocal Warm-ups
Humming with Open Mouth Technique
Transposing Melodies for Command Singing
Understanding & Expanding Vocal Range
Optimizing Tongue Placement for Vocal Projection
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and assessed the Student's expanding vocal range. They focused on specific singing techniques, including proper tongue positioning and breath control while practicing the song 'In My Own Little Corner.' The Student received homework to practice dedicated breathing exercises to further improve breath support.
Arpeggios and Vocal Warm-ups
Vocal Range Expansion & Stability
Building Confidence for Public Singing
Forward Tongue Placement for Vocal Projection
Strategic Breath Control and Phrasing
Enunciation and Pacing for Clear Delivery
Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, starting with vocal warm-ups including arpeggios and octave exercises. They then practiced the song 'Amazing Grace,' focusing on maintaining a consistent key and proper breath control by taking breaths at punctuation marks. The Student was assigned to practice specific difficult phrases and to sing along with a recording provided by the Tutor.
Effective Practice with Guided Recordings
Maintaining Pitch and Key Consistency
Navigating Vocal Register Shifts
Vocal Health and Recovery
Strategic Breathing for Singers
Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, starting with warm-ups focusing on vocal control and breath. They practiced the song "Greenfinch and Lin Bird," specifically working on tone, emotional delivery, and character embodiment. The session concluded with the selection of a new song, "In My Own Little Corner" from Cinderella, and homework assignments included memorizing lyrics, listening to the new song, and practicing the current song with an instrumental track.
Memorization for Deeper Performance
Genre Distinction: Musical Theatre vs. Pop
Vocal Tone & Textural Expression
Emotional Immersion: The 90/10 Acting Rule
Integrated Vocal Warm-up Techniques
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Metronome Apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
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