Jacob Dyksterhouse

Develop Your Technique, Range & Confidence with a Royal Academy & Guildhall School Trained Vocal Coach

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Jacob Dyksterhouse

Masters degree

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Jacob - Get to know your vocal coach

I am a singer, actor, and vocal coach with extensive training in both classical voice and musical theater who has worked professionally and performed across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the United States. My lessons are tailored to each singer’s individual voice, experience, and goals. I work with students on vocal technique, breath coordination, resonance, registration, range, vocal efficiency, musicality, interpretation, and confidence. My training includes both traditional classical technique and contemporary approaches, including principles of Estill Voice Training, allowing me to work with a wide variety of vocal styles. I particularly specialize in Classical, Opera, and Musical Theater singing, but I am happy to work with students interested in developing a strong technical foundation for other styles. I enjoy helping singers understand not only what to do, but why something works, so they can become more confident and independent in their own practice. Lessons combine technical exercises with repertoire, allowing us to apply new skills directly to the music you want to sing. Whether you are a beginner discovering your voice, an experienced singer looking to refine your technique, or a performer preparing for an audition or role, I will adapt our lessons to help you work towards your individual goals in an encouraging, practical, and enjoyable environment.

Meet Jacob

Jacob graduated from Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Jacob graduated from Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Jacob graduated from Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Your vocal coach specialities

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Ear training

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Scales and Modes

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Music Performance Techniques

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Vocal Training

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Music theory

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Music History

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Sight Singing

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Harmony and Chords

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1-yr validity

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for advanced

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Singing for adults

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Singing for kids

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Singing for intermediate

Types of singing lessons

Singing

Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

Movie Singing

Movie Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Jacob

Student learned 1 day ago

Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental music theory concepts, including accidentals, key signatures, and solfège application. The Student practiced vocal warm-ups, showing improved pitch matching and head voice transition. They then worked on singing "Hey Jude," focusing on specific melodic phrases and pitch accuracy, with plans to cover the song's ending and practice note recognition with a new worksheet next week.

Vocal Warm-ups and Pitch Accuracy

Song Learning Strategies & Personalization

Interpreting Sheet Music for Singers

Musical Accidentals and Their Rules

Understanding Key Signatures and Solfege

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focused on preparing for an upcoming audition. They worked on vocal warm-ups, assessed the Student's vocal range, and extensively practiced the song "Honey Honey" from Mamma Mia. The session concentrated on character development, emotional delivery, and specific vocal techniques for musical theatre, with a follow-up lesson scheduled for Tuesday.

Strategic Audition Preparation

Dynamic & Rhythmic Expression

Character-Driven Performance for Musical Theatre

Effective Vocal Warm-ups

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Student learned 3 days ago

Student and Tutor established specific vocal goals focusing on control, range, and breath. They practiced various vocal warm-ups, including sirens and exercises to smooth transitions between head and chest voice, and engaged in structured breath control exercises. Student was assigned homework to practice these warm-ups and breathing techniques, and to select a song to work on for the next session.

Strategic Goal Setting for Vocalists

Establishing an Effective Daily Warm-up Routine

Optimizing Vocal Resonance & Vowel Formation

Developing Upper Vocal Range & Blending Registers

Mastering Vocal Registers: Head Voice & Chest Voice

Fundamental Breath Control & Stamina

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor established vocal goals, conducted warm-ups including siren exercises, and identified the Student's tenor vocal range. They practiced two breathing techniques and applied them to vocal exercises, then worked on a song focusing on airflow and vowel shaping for higher notes, with plans for a follow-up session.

Vocal Range Identification

Vocal Sirens for Warm-up

Vertical Vowel Production

Optimizing Airflow for High Notes

Core Breathing Techniques (Breath Support)

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Student learned 5 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, reviewing an original song and discussing strategies for piano accompaniment. They practiced vocal warm-ups to improve register transitions and addressed airflow management for better resonance, along with specific lyric pronunciation and grammatical corrections. The session concluded with an introduction to a new song, 'Hosanna' by Kari Jobe, which the Tutor will prepare for the next lesson.

Vocal Register Transition: Chest vs. Head Voice

Vertical Mouth Shape for Pitch & Tone

Lyrical Articulation: Pronunciation & Grammar

Airflow Efficiency & Nasality in Singing

Piano Accompaniment in Worship Settings

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Student learned 7 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups, music literacy, and basic solfege. They practiced identifying notes on the staff and understanding key signatures, alongside practical sight-singing exercises. The session also addressed the Student's vocal technique concerns regarding high notes and established 'Hey Jude' as a goal song for future lessons. The Tutor will provide documents on music theory for review.

Vocal Warm-ups for Singers

Music Literacy: Solfege & Key Signatures

Vocal Registers and Articulation

Reading Music: The Treble Clef & Note Identification

Musical Intervals: The Third

Addressing High Note Challenges: Yawn Space & Airflow

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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Lyric & sheet music notation software

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Ear Training Software

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Vocal pitch training apps

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Karaoke & backing track apps

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