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
Harmony and Chords
Ear training
Melody & Pitch
Music theory
Music production & recording
Music History
Music Performance Techniques
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1-yr validity
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Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for kids
Singing for beginners
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 Student and Tutor worked on vocal performance, focusing on adding emotion and storytelling to "My Cherie Amour" and Michael Jackson's "Will You Be There" through lyrical analysis and performance techniques. The Student's homework is to practice "Will You Be There" with a karaoke track, focusing on the discussed emotional interpretation, and a future virtual concert was proposed.
Deep Lyric Analysis for Authentic Interpretation
Emotional Storytelling in Song Performance
Vocal Presence and Audience Connection
Practice Strategies for Performance Readiness
Developing a Personal Vocal Style
Tutor and Student worked on vocal warm-ups, technique, and ear training, focusing on differentiating major and minor scales. The Student practiced singing 'My Cherie Amour' from memory, incorporating specific emotions into different song sections. Homework was assigned to reinforce memorization, emotional expression in singing, and particularly, proper breathing techniques.
Major and Minor Scales: Musical Emotion
Applying Emotion in Vocal Performance
Core Vocal Techniques: Riffing
Resonance
and Breathing
Effective Song Memorization and Performance Readiness
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal performance techniques for the song "My Sharona," covering warm-ups, breath control, forward resonance, conversational diction, and executing vocal riffs. The Student practiced applying these techniques during live singing. Homework includes memorizing the song's lyrics and practicing with a karaoke track to develop muscle memory for performance readiness.
Vocal Riffing and Articulation
Vocal Warm-up Techniques
Pedal Position for Vocal Support
Achieving Forward Resonance and Conversational Tone
Developing Muscle Memory for Performance
Effective Practice Strategies
The Student and Tutor practiced various vocal warm-ups and extensively worked on interpreting the song 'My Cherie Amour,' focusing on emotional expression, breath control, and specific vocal techniques like vowel modification and staccato. They also briefly explored sheet music and different musical styles. Homework involves listening to the song and practicing emotional delivery for key lyrics, personalizing their interpretation.
Diaphragmatic Breathing and Vocal Placement
Vowel Articulation for Tone and Comfort
Staccato and Rhythmic Emphasis
Emotional Delivery and Vocal Tone Color
Introduction to Sheet Music and Musical Styles
The Student and Tutor initiated a new singing lesson, focusing on Stevie Wonder's "My Cherie Amour." They performed vocal warm-ups, analyzed the song's lyrics for meaning and emotional content, and discussed how to emphasize key words. The Student was assigned to learn the lyrics and melody for the upcoming session.
Vocal Warm-ups: Physical & Phonation
Lyric Analysis Framework (Who
What
Emotion
Important)
Context Clues & External Research for Meaning
Song Storytelling and Emotional Arc
Strategic Lyric Memorization
The Student and Tutor focused on the technique of belting in singing, defining what it entails and practicing specific vocal exercises. They worked on an "NG"/"hung" sound exercise to understand vocal placement and body connection, applying these concepts to a song. The Student was encouraged to practice these techniques, including incorporating physical movements like squatting, and to explore belting examples in songs like those from 'Grease' for the next session.
Vocal Positions & Their Role in Belting
Progressive Practice & Vocal Health for Belting
Body Connection and Support for Belting
Achieving Brightness and Forward Projection
The 'Hung' (NG) Placement Exercise
Understanding Vocal Belting
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Looping Software
Vocal tuner apps
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Vocal synthesizers & harmonizer apps
Interactive voice lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Record lessons
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