Caitlin Costello
Build your vocal repertoire with a West End vocal coach, with classes tailored to elevate your technique and strength.




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Caitlin Costello
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Caitlin - Get to know your vocal coach
Hi! I'm Caitlin, a singing teacher with West End experience and Grade 8 Distinction in Singing! I have been teaching for 6 years and have an acute understanding of what Musical Theatre casting directors are looking for on the big stage! Whether you're auditioning for your local show, or London's West End, I know every trick in the book to get you heard in an audition room. My specialties include vocal technique training and repertoire building for all age groups and vocal types. I customize lessons to suit your needs and ability, while pushing you to become the best performer you can be. Growth is never easy, but with the correct teacher and some perseverance, you will be amazed at what you can achieve! Together, we will build your confidence and get to know your voice, and what it needs. We will go through your audition repertoire and streamline it to be the strongest it can possibly be for your vocal type. We will find the songs that suit you, the character you wish to play, and your voice, and we will work on your technique to ensure you perform these songs to the best possible standard. I know all the do's and don'ts that make a casting director prick up their ears and together we can make your theatre dreams a reality!
Caitlin graduated from LMA (Liverpool Media Academy)


Your vocal coach specialities
Music Performance Techniques
Vocal Training
Singing
Scales and Modes
Rhythm & Beat
AI modules
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Singing for advanced
Singing for intermediate
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing

Singing concepts taught by Caitlin
The session focused on developing the Student's vocal technique, addressing self-perception issues, and introducing advanced concepts. The Tutor discussed options for formal singing qualifications, and the Student practiced vocal distortion and learned about larynx placement to reduce nasality. They applied these techniques to warm-up exercises and practiced specific songs, with follow-up homework including recording practice and reviewing the LCM syllabus.
Vocal Qualifications & Structured Learning
Overcoming Self-Consciousness & Mimicry
Vocal Distortion & Safe Application
Larynx Placement for Vocal Quality
Vowel Rounding vs. Sharp Vowels
The session started with a discussion about potential singing examinations and their flexible, recorded format. The Student then performed 'Almost Over You,' receiving feedback on vocal mix and storytelling. They subsequently began working on 'A Million Dreams,' focusing on techniques for relaxation, breath support, larynx control, and dynamic pacing. The Tutor also suggested a new song, 'Maybe This Time,' and shared details about different exam syllabuses, with the Student expressing a preference for the musical theater track.
Overcoming Vocal Muscle Memory
Dynamic Storytelling & Pacing in Performance
Vowel Modification for Powerful Delivery
Larynx Control & Vocal Relaxation
Singing Exams & Qualifications
The Student and Tutor reviewed vocal warm-ups, re-did vocal range and buzz tests, and discussed larynx control for vocal tone. They practiced applying larynx control and strategic breathing techniques to two songs, 'Candle Shine Your Light' and a challenging arrangement of 'Jingle Bells.' The plan is to finish the 'Jingle Bells' song in the next session.
Dynamic Vocal Warm-ups for Flexibility
Significant Vocal Range & Breath Control Gains
Larynx Control for Expressive Vocal Tone
Practical Application of Vocal Techniques in Performance
Strategic Breathing and Stamina for Challenging Phrasing
The session centered on advanced vocal technique, addressing the Student's concerns about vocal strain and nasality. They practiced dropping the larynx and various vowel exercises to cultivate a rounder vocal quality, applying these concepts to a specific song. The Tutor also introduced the possibility of pursuing formal singing examinations and discussed using pitch-correction software as an analytical tool for improving accuracy.
Managing Vocal Strain & Placement
Singing Exams & Professional Qualification
Larynx Dropping for Resonance & Reducing Nasality
Vowel Modification with Dropped Larynx
Advanced Larynx & Soft Palate Control
Vibrato Technique and Emotional Expression
Melodyne as an Analytical Pitch Tool
Student and Tutor focused on foundational vocal techniques, starting with warm-ups to enhance breath control and confidence. They explored the concept of 'mixed voice' to expand the Student's chest voice range, applying these techniques while practicing the songs "Delusional" and "Beauty and a Freak." Future sessions will incorporate specific vocal run exercises to improve precision and security in complex melodic passages.
Vocal Warm-ups & Breath Control
Mind-Body Connection in Singing
Understanding the Mixed Voice (Mix Belt)
Optimizing Vocal Placement & Diction
Emotional Delivery in Performance
Mastering Vocal Runs & Agility
Smiling Technique for Head Voice Power
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's recent audition experience and discussed strategies for handling performance setbacks. They explored structured singing grade exams as a potential goal and practiced vocal techniques for mix and head voice, including specific exercises to improve placement and airflow. The session also covered the Student's upcoming vocal surgery and its potential impact on their singing.
Managing Audition Setbacks & Self-Compassion
Singing Grade Exams (London College of Music / University of West London)
Understanding the Mix Voice Register
Finding & Strengthening Head Voice Placement
Straw Phonation for Airflow Control & Vocal Strength
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Vocal pitch training apps

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