Sophie Bushell
Sing It with Soph! With my West End and drama school experience I’m here to pass on my knowledge! :)
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Sophie Bushell
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Sophie - Get to know your vocal coach
Hello! :) My name is Sophie Bushell and I have recently finished studying musical theatre at professional drama schools for 5 years. I have also worked professionally in the industry when I made my West End Debut as a vocalist, in my last year of training. I have been trained in styles such as MT, Pop, Rock and Legit. I would love to coach anyone who is looking to enhance their vocal technique and performance. whether or not they’re starting as a beginner or advanced. After spending 5 years at drama school I have advanced knowledge in: * Auditioning for drama school - I have been to 3 of them so would to love to coach anyone who is about to start the drama school audition season * Repertoire - I would be able to assist students in building an appropriate rep book and how to chose the right material for specific auditions * Vocal technique - I would be able to pass down all the knowledge I gained about vocal technique from drama school and provide warm ups and exercises that were shown to me by industry professionals * Acting through song - Not only would we work on the technique but also the emotional aspect. Lyrics and character would be analysed in each of my student’s sessions * The musical theatre industry - I would say I specialise with anyone who is wanting to peruse musical theatre as this is why my expertise lie.
Sophie graduated from The Brighton Academy
Your vocal coach specialities
Melody & Pitch
Vocal Training
Music Performance Techniques
Harmony and Chords
Singing
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for advanced
Singing for beginners
Singing for adults
Singing for kids
Singing for intermediate
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Singing concepts taught by Sophie
Student and Tutor engaged in a singing session, beginning with vocal warm-ups that focused on jaw relaxation, breath control, and vowel placement. They then worked extensively on the song 'People,' refining technique and performance aspects, before introducing a new song, 'Someone to Watch Over Me,' for which they began exploring dynamic control and deeper acting intentions. The plan for the next session is to continue working on both songs, focusing on performance and technique.
Optimizing Breath Control & Sustaining Notes
Performance & Storytelling (Acting Techniques for Singers)
Vowel Brightness and Vocal Placement
Tension Release: Jaw
Larynx
and Vocal Muscles
The Student and Tutor introduced and began working on a new, faster song, applying various vocal techniques. They practiced warm-ups, diction exercises, and specific methods for achieving a clear mix voice and managing dynamics. The session also included a review of a previously learned song, with discussions on performance style and the strategic ordering of songs for effective vocal practice.
Diction & Articulation for Faster Tempos
Dynamic Control & Conversational Song Openings
Maintaining Vowel Brightness & Open Mouth Shape
Accessing the Mix Voice with Twang
Breath Support & Glottal Control
Performance Style: Embracing Enjoyment & Rhythm
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique and performance for a specific song. They practiced warm-ups, breath control, and targeted vocal exercises to improve resonance and belting. They also addressed acting choices and dynamics within the song, with a particular focus on correcting a 'swooping' habit and improving diction for pop singing.
Precise Vowel Placement for Clarity
Integrating Acting & Vocal Dynamics
Anchored Belting with Power
Overcoming the "Swooping" Habit
Strategic Breath Control & Endurance
Targeted Vocal Warm-ups for Resonance
The Student and Tutor focused on advanced vocal techniques, including specific warm-ups for vocal health, detailed diction work on "Unquiet Grave," and refining head voice placement for "All Souls Night." They extensively practiced breath control and vowel shaping for "Zombie," with the Tutor providing strategies for managing vocal demands in preparation for the Student's upcoming performance.
Performance Stamina & Artistic Choices
Breath Management for Powerful Vocals
Consonant Articulation & Clarity
Head Voice & Jaw Release for Dynamics
Diction & Vowel Brightness
Vocal Warm-up & Throat Clearing
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced vocal techniques, including warm-ups, breath control, and specific vowel modifications. They applied these techniques to improve performances of two songs, 'Streams in the Desert' and 'I Surrender,' while also focusing on nuanced performance elements like eye-line and gesturing. The Student also chose a new, faster song to begin working on in the next session.
Belt Resonance vs. Nasal Placement
Dynamic Performance & Intentional Eyeline
Sustained Voicing & Open Throat (SOVTE)
Vocal Closure & Twang for Transitions
Vowel Lightening Technique
Strategic Breath Control & Diction
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced vocal techniques and performance for a song, focusing on dynamics, breath control, and proper vowel and consonant articulation. They practiced a vocal strengthening exercise to improve vocal acoustic twang and explored character interpretation using emotional recall. The Tutor will prepare and send a backing track for the Student's practice.
Vocal Closure & Twang for Lift
Dynamic Vocal Control & Crescendo
Effortless Vocal Acoustic Twang (VAT) Exercise
Diction for Breath Efficiency
Character & Emotional Recall in Performance
Emphasizing Key Lyrics & Glottal Onsets
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Karaoke & backing track apps
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