Reese Marshall
Improve your voice with personalized sessions combining technique, mentorship, and performance tips
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Reese Marshall
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
Reese - Get to know your vocal coach
I'm Reese Marshall, a passionate music tutor with a Diploma in Vocal Education. As a current Vocal student at the University of North Texas, my fresh approach to teaching singing focuses on contemporary and musical theatre repertoire. I specialize in various singing styles, from Pop and Movie Singing to Blues and Folk Singing, tailoring lessons to your preferences. With less than a year of experience, I bring a modern flair to traditional techniques, offering personalized lessons that cater to school-level students. My specialities range from Ear Training to Music History, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Whether it's honing your Harmony & Counterpoint skills or mastering Melody & Pitch, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. In my lessons, I emphasize personalized learning, setting achievable goals, and creating an engaging environment that fosters growth. Let's embark on a musical journey together, where you can explore your vocal potential and unleash your inner talent. Join me, and together we'll harmonize your voice to new heights!
Reese graduated from Ridgepoint High School
Your vocal coach specialities
Music production & recording
Ear training
Improvisation & Composition
Scales and Modes
Melody & Pitch
Music History
Harmony and Chords
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
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1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for kids
Singing lessons highlights
My personalized teaching methodology for singing lessons revolves around a technique-focused and engaging approach. I emphasize performance coaching, ear training, and fostering creativity in students. By tailoring lessons in genres like Pop, Movie, Blues, and Folk singing, I ensure a diverse learning experience. I utilize a range of tech tools, from DAWs to Vocal Pitch Training apps, to create interactive and dynamic online learning environments. Following curricula like A-Levels and AP Programs, I blend theory with practical application, nurturing well-rounded musicians. With a student audience of 10+ at the school level, I focus on individualized attention and empathy to enhance learning outcomes. My interactive lessons cater to each student's interests, keeping them motivated and engaged throughout their musical journey. Through this approach, I aim not only to teach singing but also to instill a deep love and passion for music in every student.
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Movie Singing
Blues Singing
Folk Singing
Singing concepts taught by Reese
The tutor and student focused on vocal technique, specifically breath control and breath management for singing. They practiced exercises to sustain vocal phrases and explored the concept of moving on vowels. The lesson also touched on identifying and applying different vocal registers like chest voice and belting.
Breath Control and Phrase Extension (Snake Breath)
Vowel Articulation and Consonant Clarity
Vocal Dynamics and Emotional Expression
Vocal Registers: Chest
Belt
and Mix
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced identifying different vocal positions (chest, mix, head, belting, nasal) within songs. They worked on breath support and applied these concepts to analyze vocal techniques in excerpts from Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Disney songs, and Whitney Houston, with the student demonstrating a strong understanding. Homework was assigned to analyze vocal positions in a Michael Jackson song.
Vocal Positions: Chest
Mix
and Head Voice
Vocal Positions: Belting and Nasal Voice
Using Vocal Positions for Emotional Expression
The Importance of Breathing for Singing
The Tutor and Student worked extensively on developing and identifying the vocal technique of belting. They practiced specific exercises to engage the correct vocal placements and breath support, and then applied this knowledge to identifying belting in various musical examples.
Vocal Positions
Belting Technique
Vocal Analysis in Music
Breath and Air Control
The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups and exploring different vocal placements. They practiced various breathing techniques and applied chest, mixed, head, and nasal voice placements to song excerpts from Michael Jackson and Princess Tiana. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice singing one song for five minutes daily in the correct breathing 'bud position' to reinforce diaphragm expansion.
Vocal Placements: Chest
Mixed
& Head Voice
Vocal Warm-ups & Breath Control Foundation
Nasal Placement: Adding Vocal Flavor
Applying Vocal Placements for Expressive Singing
Consistent Breathing Practice (Homework)
The session focused on fundamental singing techniques, starting with physical and vocal warm-ups. The Student practiced body stretches, lip trills, and octave exercises, receiving guidance on breath control and posture. The lesson concluded early due to the Tutor's health, with plans to resume the discussion on vocal projection at a later time.
Introduction to "Forward" Singing Technique
Posture and Expressive Movement in Singing
Lip Trills for Breath Support and Agility
Physical Stretches for Vocal Freedom
Pitch Matching and Basic Vocalization
The Importance of Warm-ups
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Singing lesson, focusing on foundational techniques. They practiced vocal warm-ups, developed proper singing posture using a 'flower' analogy, and refined breath control with 'pool floaty' and 'snake breath' exercises. The Student applied these skills while singing the chorus of "Dancing Machine" and began exploring emotional connection in singing with "Will You Be There," which will be continued next session.
Vocal Warm-ups & Relaxation
Singing Posture: The Flower Analogy
Expressive Singing: Emotion and Riffs
Deep Breath Control: The Pool Floaty Technique
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Vocal synthesizers & harmonizer apps
Vocal tuner apps
Vocal pitch training apps
Looping Software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Interactive voice lessons
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Mobile joining
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