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
Rhythm & Beat
Singing
Scales and Modes
Vocal Training
AI modules
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for advanced
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing

Singing concepts taught by Caitlin
Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, including hums and lip trills, and practiced core engagement techniques crucial for singing vocal runs. They then conducted an extensive lyrical analysis of the student's chosen song, 'Almost Over You,' breaking down its emotional narrative to enhance storytelling in performance. The student practiced singing sections with newfound emotional depth and discussed using mixed and head voice strategically to convey meaning.
Strategic Vocal Register & Dynamic Use for Emotional Impact
Deep Lyric Analysis & Storytelling in Performance
Core Engagement for Powerful Vocal Runs
Targeted Vibrato Practice on Diverse Vowels
Integrated Vocal Warm-ups for Flexibility
Student and Tutor conducted vocal warm-ups, followed by a range check and a buzz test, noting significant progress in the Student's vocal range and breath control. They then practiced vocal runs to improve agility and precision. The session concluded with an in-depth lyrical analysis of "Black" by Pearl Jam, exploring its emotional depth and how to integrate it into performance. The Student was assigned to practice the song's initial sections, focusing on lyrical understanding and vocal technique.
Vocal Warm-ups & Breath Support Awareness
Significant Vocal Range Expansion
Enhanced Breath Control (Buzz Test)
Mastering Vocal Runs with Precision
Deep Song Interpretation & Emotional Delivery
Differentiating Vocal Power and Placement
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced singing techniques, focusing on diaphragm engagement, proper chest voice placement, and clear diction. They practiced warm-ups, specific exercises like the 'beep' exercise and glottal onset, and applied these to a song to improve power and emotional delivery. The Tutor also noted significant improvement in the Student's vocal range, and they discussed practicing new songs for an upcoming choir concert.
Vocal Range Expansion & Health
Emotional Arc in Song Performance
Vocal Placement: Chest Resonance
Enhanced Diction for Clarity
Utilizing the Mix Register
Diaphragm Engagement for Vocal Power
The session focused on an introductory singing lesson, with the Tutor explaining foundational concepts such as diaphragmatic breathing, vocal range (chest and head voice), and the voice as a trainable muscle. The Student engaged in practical exercises including a range check, a core engagement exercise ('shopping bags'), and a breath control test ('buzz test'). The Tutor recommended practicing siren exercises to smooth vocal transitions and emphasized the importance of consistent practice and listening to the body for vocal health.
Full-Body Support and Engagement for Singing
The Siren Exercise for Vocal Flexibility
Understanding Vocal Range and Voice Types
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Power
The Voice as a Trainable Muscle
Student and Tutor continued their singing lesson, focusing on advanced vocal techniques. They practiced lip trills, sirens, and introduced the mixed register for accessing higher notes and belting. Diaphragmatic breathing and Fenelli breathing exercises were also practiced to improve vocal power and sustain. For homework, the Student was asked to practice the new exercises, print lyrics for selected songs, and explore song choices for future sessions.
Diaphragmatic Engagement for Vocal Power
Fenelli Breathing for Sustain & Control
Targeted Pitching Practice & Muscle Memory
Vowel Manipulation for Mixed Belting
Mixed Voice Register
The Student and Tutor engaged in a foundational singing lesson, focusing on vocal warm-ups, understanding chest and head voice, and exploring techniques like vibrato and various onsets/offsets. The Student practiced these concepts through guided exercises. Homework was assigned to continue practicing sirens to smooth vocal breaks and to choose a song for the next session to apply the new techniques. The Student was advised to prioritize vocal rest and hydration, especially when feeling unwell.
Vocal Warm-ups: Siren Hums & Lip Trills
Understanding Voice Registers: Chest
Head
and the "Break"
Vowels for Pitch: Round vs. Sharp Sounds
Brain-Body Coordination for Pitching
Developing Vibrato
Onsets & Offsets: Starting and Ending Notes
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Lyric & sheet music notation software
Vocal pitch training apps

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