Srikant Srinivasan
Take Your Singing to the Next Level with Vocal Lessons Focused on Technique and Performance Skills
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Srikant Srinivasan
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Srikant - Get to know your vocal coach
My name is Srikant Srinivasan, and I am a certified music educator, vocal coach, and performer. In addition, I am also a songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. My areas of expertise are Jazz, R&B, Pop, Soul, Funk, Rock, Hip Hop, Blues, and other modern styles. A little bit about myself : my musical journey started with piano lessons when I was 5 years old. Over the years, I learned music theory, mainly for jazz, and eventually for classical music. This gave me a strong theoretical and technical foundation for music. I began singing at the age of 8 by listening to my favourite vocalists, and copying their technique and sound. I honed my craft by performing at various clubs and venues in my city for over a decade. With singing, your body is your instrument. Therefore, to achieve the best performance and results, I make sure my students are comfortable and relaxed, first and foremost. Let them know that making mistakes during the lesson is nothing to be ashamed of, and that this is the place to learn, not to be perfect. I build a rapport with them by making conversation, checking in on them, and being genuinely invested in their interests and lives. As for technical skill, I take a portion of every class to focus on music theory and technique. These, I believe, are essential to an artist's success. It is not enough to just replicate a song note for note. As I say to my students : to not understand the theory behind the music, is like reading a sentence out loud perfectly, but not knowing what it means. I have taught for 8+ years, with my students ranging from 5 to 45 years old. Every person has their own way of learning, and my job is to adapt to those needs and instruct in a way that's most comfortable for the student.
Srikant graduated from Sheridan College
Your vocal coach specialities
Improvisation & Composition
Scales and Modes
Melody & Pitch
Music History
Music Technology
Rhythm & Beat
Singing
Harmony and Chords
Sight Singing
Music theory
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for intermediate
Singing for adults
Singing for beginners
Singing for advanced
Singing for kids
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Movie Singing
Blues Singing
Singing concepts taught by Srikant
Student and Tutor began a singing demo class, focusing on basic vocal exercises for pitch matching and volume control. They practiced singing notes through the nose and with an open mouth, and worked on sustaining vocalizations. The next session plans to apply these techniques to a song chosen by the Student.
Vocal Volume & Projection
Pitch Matching (Nasal Hum)
Introduction to Musical Notes
Sustaining Vocal Tones
Vocal Articulation: Open Mouth Technique
The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory lesson focused on improving the Student's speaking voice for presentation skills and voice acting. They practiced vocal warm-ups, including lip drills, nasal humming, and open vowel exercises, alongside proper diaphragmatic breathing techniques. The session also included intonation exercises to demonstrate the impact of emphasis on sentence meaning and concluded with an emotional connection exercise involving sustained eye contact, which the Student was encouraged to practice further.
Intonation and Emphasis for Meaning
Sustained Eye Contact for Connection
Pacing
Diction
and Emotional Depth
Soft Palate Control for Clarity
Glottal Attack & Smooth Vocal Onset
Abdominal Breathing & Vocal Warm-ups
The Student and Tutor engaged in a trial singing lesson focusing on foundational vocal techniques. They practiced various warm-up exercises, including lip drills, humming, and open vowel sounds, while emphasizing proper breath support and facial muscle engagement. The Student also applied these techniques to a song, receiving constructive feedback on breathiness and intonation.
Understanding Intonation and Articulation
Vowel Exercises: 'A' and 'E' Sounds
Activating the Singing Face
Mastering Diaphragmatic Breath Support
The Foundation of Vocal Warm-ups
The Student and Tutor focused on foundational singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, correct facial and mouth positioning for various vowels, and avoiding glottal attacks during warm-ups. They practiced a song, addressing breath support and vowel articulation, with the Tutor introducing the concept of singing "in front of the nose." The Student was given homework to practice abdomen support, facial expressions, and vowel articulation in front of a mirror.
Engaging Facial Muscles for Vocal Resonance
The Soft Palate Lift
Avoiding Glottal Attacks for Smooth Onsets
Mastering Vowel Articulation (E
A
O
U)
Sound Focus: Front of Mouth vs. Back of Throat
The class focused on advanced vocal warm-ups, including lip trills and major scales, with a strong emphasis on breath support and proper facial positioning to reduce tension and enhance resonance. The Student practiced various vowel exercises and applied these techniques to the song "Goodness of God," working on projection and open consonant pronunciation. The Tutor introduced the concept of the soft palate for future exploration and assigned homework to focus on facial expressions while singing.
Achieving Vocal Freedom Through Relaxation
Introduction to the Soft Palate for Resonance
Major Scale Internalization
Vowel Articulation: Open Sounds & Smooth Starts
Dynamic Facial Positioning for Vocal Freedom
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Core Support
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Karaoke & backing track apps
Ear Training Software
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