Singing (Classical and Contemporary), QTS certified Teacher

A partir de 99.2 $ /h

Hello, my name is Ricardo and I'm a Portuguese professional opera singer and singing teacher based in London. I trained at the University of Aveiro (2010; BMus & MEdu Vocal Performance and Tuition w/ Distinction) and at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (2011; MMus in Performance w/ Merit). I'm a certified singing teacher and would love to help you! I teach singing to any age range and in a variety of styles: Classical, Contemporary/Musical Theatre. I teach either at my home in Wimbledon or at the student's home. I'm happy to travel within the London metropolitan area but will adjust the price of the lessons according to the travel costs I incur. My schedule is very flexible and the lessons are to be arranged with the student on a weekly basis. My singing students will be prepared to undertake any endeavour they want to in the music world: I can prepare them to sing for fun for family gatherings, Conservatoire access, ABRSM exams or to sing professionally. I've also had great success with Skype/Facetime singing lessons. These are charged at the same price as live lessons and the date and time are to be arranged between me and the student. My Message to you: My singing teaching is based in objective physical information which you can replicate, memorise and follow. My main goal is to help you build a healthy muscle memory for singing which you can then put to the service of Art. I believe a great technical foundation is at the core of Artistic Creation and a Vocal Technique is the toolbox from where you draw what you need in order to express yourself. Having built my own voice from scratch, I know how to put the puzzle of Singing together and will support you to achieve the same. I'm an honest supportive teacher and I will make sure we enjoy our time working together.

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I have 10+ years of experience teaching Singing at a professional level. I taught in 2 Music Conservatoires in Portugal: the Aveiro Music Conservatoire and the Figueira da Foz Music Conservatoire, where I was also Head of Department. I currently also teach at the St. James Independent Senior Boys' School in Ashford (Surrey). I've been teaching privately for 10 years as well. I am DBS Checked and Qualified Teacher Status Certified. I'm also a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, no. 72724 My Own Training: I trained at the University of Aveiro with Antonio Salgado, at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Laura Sarti. After that I studied with leading Welsh tenor Dennis O'Neil at the Wales International Academy of Voice, and I currently study privately in Italy with American teacher Sherman Lowe. I've also had the chance to learn in Masterclasses from renowned singers like Montserrat Caballé, Sir John Tomlinson, Dame Ann Murray, Dame Felicity Lott, Della Jones, Teresa Berganza, Gerald Finley, Stuart Skelton and Dame Anne Evans. Current Students: At St. James I'm working mainly with teenagers who are navigating the tricky process of puberty voice changes. My main objective with them is to make sure they have a solid breathing and supporting technique which will serve them no matter what voice type they end up with after their voices fully change. In terms of tone, we're working towards achieving healthy vowel purity which they will also be able to use independently of where they voices end up after puberty. My private students are of a very mixed background. I recently helped an adult male to successfully retrain as a tenor after singing wrongly as a baritone for years and the results have been thrilling both for him and myself, and he's now singing standard lyric tenor repertoire with ease and beauty. Another recent success case was also with a young tenor who arrived with several issues of lack of breath management coordination, reduced range and who after a lot of work from both sides, is now singing beautifully both Classical and Music Theatre repertoire and has since started being offered solo roles in Musicals. Other than teaching singing, I also have a a track record of successes helping people with speech therapy and recovery from vocal injury: my technical approach is grounded first and foremost in efficient breath management as the foundation for everything. I've helped some of the leading British Sports Commentators to maximise the efficiency of their phonation so they don't harm themselves hosting matches where they have to speak loudly for hours.

Formación

University of Aveiro, Portugal (Masters in Voice Teaching), 2010

Guildhall School of Music and Drama, U.K. (Masters in Vocal Performance), 2012

National Distance Education University, Spain (Doctorate in Voice Teaching), Present

Experiencia / Calificaciones

- Over 10 years of Experience in Voice Teaching.
- Extebsive research in the field of Vocal Science.
- Current President of the Portuguese Association of Voice Teachers and Professionals (APVoz)

Edad

Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

Nivel del estudiante

Principiante

Intermedio

Avanzado

Duración

60 minutos

La clase se imparte en

inglés

Habilidades

Canto

Ópera

Canto

Disponibilidad en una semana típica.

(GMT -05:00)

Nueva York

En línea vía webcam

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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My experience runs mostly in early and chamber music, nevertheless I also have the experience and knowledge of popular musical styles such as Latin-American folk, jazz and musicals.
As a docent or vocal coach I've collaborated with different academic institutions and private artistic projects, focusing mostly on international students or social integration programs.

My main goal is to help the student discover her or his voice while enjoying making music.
No experience is needed, just bring your enthusiasm and favorite music.
Classes can be given either in English, Spanish, French or Deutsch.
There is no limit for styles, bring your favorite music and I will provide a safe environment for your personal and musical growth.

It will be a joy to listen to you.
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Get ready to take charge of your own musical journey with my classes! You'll have the freedom to choose what you want to study, how you want to learn, and which approach best suits your individual style.

Together, we'll create a personalized plan that will take you step-by-step towards your designated goals, with my unwavering support every step of the way. I'll teach you a variety of singing techniques and help you discover your own unique voice. No two singers are the same, so I'll adapt to your needs and provide personalized guidance to help you surpass your goals!

Are you ready to unleash your full potential and take your singing to the next level? Join my classes today and let's get started on this exciting musical journey together!

I strongly believe that the voice is an all-powerful instrument. It converts the invisible into the visible; it transforms emotions into sounds. The voice is subject to continuous evolution. It's a beautiful instrument that offers so many possibilities in terms of expansion.

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Work program:

- Breathing
- Self-perception
- Sound attack
- Vocal cords closure
- Chiaroscuro
- Resonance
- Tilt
- Register balance and identification
- Support
- Body attitude

- Interpretation
- Style
- Bel canto principles
- Italian, German, French, Russian, English
and Spanish repertoire
- Phonetics
- Preparation for competitions, exams,
auditions.
- Declamatory singing
-Text comprehension
- Acting with the voice
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As an Italian Opera singer, I help since many years singers with the right pronunciation of the repertoire they sing, helping them in shaping the language in a clear way, which also helps the singing.

Our lesson will involve speaking, pronunciation exercises and singing.
We will start the lesson by reading the text and finding the right direction and emphasis.
We will focus on the sounds and how to produce them.
In the second part of the lesson, we will apply all of the above to the singing!

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I offer a comprehensive and progressive program in teaching Eastern singing, designed for beginners and intermediate learners. This program takes students step-by-step from the fundamentals to an advanced level of vocal awareness and artistic performance. It is based on a well-structured academic curriculum that focuses on building a healthy and correct voice, addressing common mistakes, and developing auditory and musical abilities in a profound and lasting way.

What makes this program special?

This training is not just about memorizing songs, but a comprehensive work on the voice, ear, breath, and musical sense, with careful personal follow-up that ensures real and tangible development, no matter what your level is at the beginning.

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Key training topics:

🎶 Singing Eastern Maqams

Getting acquainted with the basic and secondary Eastern maqams

Understanding the structure, feeling, and character of each maqam

Correct maqam transitions

Singing maqam phrases in an academic and auditory style

Applying musical scales within songs

🎼 Solfège singing and auditory awareness

Solfège singing from scratch

Exercises for pitch adjustment and melodic stability

Strengthening musical ear and auditory memory

Distinguishing between correct and incorrect classes

Building auditory awareness that radically prevents dissonance

🎤 Vocal Training

Exercises to strengthen the voice and improve resonance

Expanding the sound space safely

Improved flexibility and control over sound

Working on transitions between layers

Protecting the voice and avoiding strain

🌬️ Breathing exercises and voice support

Learn the correct breathing technique for singing

Breath control during long sentences

Diaphragmatic voice support

Improved stability and sound power

🎵 Singing Arabic songs (old and modern)

Choose songs that suit your voice type and space.

Sing songs by your favorite artist and in the style you love.

Analysis of the song in terms of melody and performance

Working on expression, feeling, and oriental motifs

Build your own unique singing persona

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Methodology used:

A comprehensive initial assessment of your vocal and auditory level

Develop a personalized training plan for each student.

Addressing dissonance problems in a practical and effective way

Correcting the vocal tone step by step

Ongoing monitoring and periodic evaluation of progress

Integrating the academic aspect with practical application

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Who is this program for?

For complete beginners, even without any prior experience

For average speakers who suffer from dissonance or poor vocal control

For amateurs who want to consciously develop their voice

For anyone who dreams of singing with confidence and genuine feeling

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🎧 Extra and premium support

Assistance with audio recording of songs

Technical and artistic guidance to improve recording quality

Helping to publish works on YouTube

Guidelines for building a digital musical presence

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It doesn't matter how old you are, you can learn.

Discipline, love for what you do and get to work.

COME ON!

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Mis clases están adaptadas a tus necesidades. Se harán mediante videollamada de FaceTime o Skype

Partiremos de lo fundamental en técnica vocal:
- Respiración diafragmática
- Entonación y afinación
- Colocación e impostación de la voz
- Proyección vocal
- Prevención de lesiones...

Sacarás el máximo rendimiento a tu voz protegiendo tus cuerdas vocales y fortaleciendo tu instrumento natural. Sin olvidarnos de trabajar la expresión y puesta en escena.

Aprenderás a conocer y controlar tu voz de manera segura, expresiva y potente.

Además, aplicaremos todo lo aprendido sobre tu repertorio favorito, aunque también puedo recomendarte canciones que te ayuden a mejorar aspectos concretos de tu técnica.

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Beginner courses (30, 45, or 60 minutes)
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Coaching for experienced singers.
Preparation for aptitude tests,

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👨‍🏫 About me:

More than 30 years of experience as a singer and musician.

Experience in metal and rock groups, both in the studio and live.

Experience in professional recording, musicals and participation in opera productions.

In-depth knowledge of modern and classical techniques for total control of your instrument.

🎶 What will you learn?

Vocal projection and power without harming yourself.

Safe distortion and raspy voice techniques.

Placement, breathing and vocal endurance.

Interpretation and style according to your favorite genre.

Preparation for recordings and live performances.

💻 Format:
Online classes, flexible and adapted to your level (beginner, intermediate or advanced).

If you want to develop a strong, versatile voice ready for stage or studio, these classes are for you!
📩 Write to me to book your first session.

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Mas allá de lo artístico musical, es una práctica que permite abordar nuestro desarrollo humano, comunicativo y social. Permitiéndonos la libertad de expresión y promoviendo la autoconfianza, así como un gran despertar de la consciencia corporal.

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I teach classical and modern singing lessons, tailored to each student, working on vocal technique, breathing, projection, style and interpretation, with piano accompaniment when necessary.

Classes for beginners, conservatory students, and professional singers. In-person or online.