Sing with Confidence: Master Your Emotions and Shine on Stage with Confidence - Rosny-sous-Bois

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Sing with Confidence: Master Your Emotions and Shine on Stage with Confidence

From 108 € /h

Transform your stress into stage power and free your voice for memorable performances.

Do you dream of singing confidently on stage, whether in front of an audience or accompanied by musicians, without letting stress paralyze you? This unique support provides you with the tools you need to:
- Manage your emotions effectively and transform your stage fright into positive energy.
- Gain confidence to captivate your audience and fully embody your interpretation.
- Develop an authentic stage presence that reflects your artistic personality.
Advantages and benefits:
✅ Reduction of stress and stage fright thanks to proven techniques (breathing, visualization, anchoring).
✅ Improve your posture and non-verbal communication for a better connection with your audience.
✅ Personalized coaching to work on your voice, your stage expression and your interpretation.
✅ Practical exercises to get you used to singing in front of an audience in varied conditions.

Goals :
🎯 Manage your emotions with serenity before and during your performances.
🎯 Develop unwavering confidence in yourself and your vocal abilities.
🎯 Feel free and authentic in your interpretation, whether solo or with musicians.

Content of the accompaniment:
🎵 Tailor-made vocal and stage coaching sessions.
🎵 Stress management and self-confidence building techniques.
🎵 Scene simulations to prepare you for real situations.
🎵 Analysis and improvement of your interpretation style.
🎵 Practical support to continue progressing between sessions.

For who ?

Amateur or semi-professional singers wishing to improve their ease on stage.
Artists seeking better management of stage stress.
Anyone who wants to perform with authenticity and pleasure.
The results you will get:
✨ An emotional mastery that will allow you to focus on your interpretation.
✨ Increased confidence to tackle all types of scenes.
✨ A rediscovered or increased pleasure in singing in public, with confidence and freedom.

Grab the mic and unleash your stage potential today! Book your first session now and take the first step towards unforgettable performances. 🎤✨

Extra information

> Bring a bottle of water and a small snack.
> Preferably wear flexible clothing and shoes

Location

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At teacher's location :

Rue Richard Gardebled, 93110 Rosny-sous-Bois, France

Online from France

About Me

Soprano Singer – Vocal and Stage Coach – Singing Teacher – Life Coach and Professional Coach

An accomplished artist and passionate coach, I combine artistic and human expertise to support those who wish to develop their vocal, stage, personal and professional potential. As a professional singer and coach, I put at your service my experience in various fields such as opera, gospel, jazz, soul, blues and variety, but also my in-depth skills in personal development and leadership.

A JOURNEY AT THE CROSSROADS OF ART AND HUMANITY
=> Multiple training courses: Conservatory of music and singing, theater, musical comedy, realistic song.
=> Holistic approach: An alliance between artistic techniques and personal development coaching tools for deep and lasting results.
=> Coaching expertise: Certified in personal and professional development strategies, I help you transform your aspirations into concrete achievements.

A UNIQUE AND TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH
My support does not stop at vocal or stage technique. I integrate a human and strategic dimension to help you:

=> Develop your self-confidence: By working on self-esteem and emotion management, I help you shine, whether on stage, in meetings or in everyday life.
=> Manage stress effectively: Practical tools such as conscious breathing and personalized exercises to tame your emotions.
=> Optimize your image and presence: Learn how to captivate your audience, whether you are a singer, speaker or leader.
=> Set and achieve your professional goals: Whether it is for a reconversion, a career development or an artistic project, I support you step by step towards success.

FOR ALL THOSE WHO ASPIRE TO REVEAL THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Whether you are an artist wishing to master your stage presence, a professional seeking to develop your leadership or a person wishing to reconnect with their inner confidence, I offer tailor-made support:

=> Preparation for castings, auditions or concerts.
=> Strengthening your self-image to succeed in your public presentations or professional challenges.
=> Development of a balance between personal life and professional aspirations.

WHY WORK WITH ME?
My expertise in vocal and stage coaching is combined with a thorough mastery of personal and professional development tools. With more than 12 years of experience, I have helped artists, entrepreneurs and leaders overcome their blockages, transform their challenges into opportunities and achieve concrete and lasting results.

An inspiring example
One of my clients, a business leader in the process of changing careers, wanted to learn to sing to overcome her fear of public speaking. By integrating vocal techniques, emotion management and personal development, she not only gained confidence on stage, but she also regained a deep confidence that allowed her to successfully launch her own entrepreneurial project.

Ready to transform your voice, your career and your life? Contact me today and treat yourself to a personalized coaching that will reveal your full potential.

Education

Conservatory of Music. Polyphonic Center of Paris
Theatre and musical comedy,
Voice and body in musical theatre,
Certified professional coach (RNCP)
Learning Strategies Consultant
Advanced Hypnosis Expert
Skills assessment consultant
Coach Trainer

Experience / Qualifications

Singer - soprano. Repertoire: opera, gospel, jazz, blues, French and international pop variety
> Vocal and stage coach: Voice and Way - Coaching. Sketch 5 Voice and Stage
> Singing teacher at the Maison Pop in Montreuil: individual and group singing lessons. Gospel workshop
> Learning strategies consultant: I help you discover your own strategies to learn better and faster
> Skills assessment consultant
> Coach Trainer at the French Coaching School (MHD)
> Hypnosis practitioner

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

Skills

Singing

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Learn to sing and interpret a song well

104 € /h

>>> LEARN TO SING AND INTERPRET A SONG WELL

> Discover your voice
> Learn to sing well
> Perform a song
> Learn to sing with emotion.
> Perform a song well and communicate your emotions without losing your composure.
> Manage stage fright and stress related to public services.
> Learn to become a soloist in your choir
> Prepare your vocal casting or prepare your vocal audition (according to your needs)

>>> TO IMPROVE YOUR VOICE AND THE INTERPRETATION OF YOUR SONGS.
Areas of work:

> Learn to sing well
> Correct (if necessary) the defects in your vocal practice
> Install the basic tools to properly interpret a song
> Give meaning to the melody by working on musicality.
> Interpret a song according to your repertoire
> Establish good reflexes on concrete supports by directly applying the basics learned on the songs of your choice.
> Concentration, precision of gesture and intention, availability, concentration, skill...

>>> OBJECTIVES

> Improve your voice, sing well and sing loudly without forcing
> Expressing and managing your emotions through singing
> Manage stage fright, stress, fear... before and during your performance
> Have self-confidence
> Perform a song and a text well
> Become a soloist in your choir
> Succeed in your voice casting
> Succeed in your vocal audition

Learn to sing and trust yourself

144 € /h

Vocal coach, singer with a varied repertoire (Opera, Jazz, gospels, pop Soul) I offer singing lessons and vocal coaching to learn how to use your voice well, to sing in the high notes without forcing and to naturally give power to your voice.

> Are you a beginner? You will acquire the right basics.
> Are you a professional? You will develop and optimize your vocal abilities

Goals :
> Manage breathing and exhalation well,
> Learn to sing correctly,
> Easily reach high notes,
> Sing without tension,
> Improve your vocal practice,
> Mastering your voice,
> Optimize and expand your vocal abilities
> Progress quickly...

SINGING LESSONS and VOCAL TECHNIQUES

Progress
1- Pure vocal technique. Necessary and essential to learn how to sing well and establish solid foundations
2- The application of vocal technique on songs or texts. To establish the right reflexes on concrete supports.
3- Musicality. Sense of melody, sense of rhythm and groove...
4- The interpretation of singing. The stage expression, the discovery of your artistic sensitivity...

VOICE COACHING
For the more advanced among you, voice coaching takes precedence over singing lessons in order to provide you with technical tools to improve and develop your vocal and interpretation abilities, while respecting your style of voice, music, etc.
The work is done directly on the chosen songs and texts.

Emmanuelle

5.0

(2)

I am a professional lyric soprano graduated from the CNSM of Lyon.
I participate in productions with the Concert d'Astrée, the Choir of Namur, Accentus, the Opéra National de Lorraine, Choir de la Chapelle Harmonique. I am also on the lists of the Montpellier Opera, Concert Spirituel, Ensemble Correspondances and Radio France choir.
I have just finished a production of Haydn's Die Schöpfung at the Opéra National de Lorraine last January-February, conducted by Marta Gardolinska (Guillaume Fauchère choir director), directed by Kevin Barz.

I sang solo and in chorus the role of the Trojan woman in Campra's Idomenée in 2021 at the Lille Opera and the Berlin Staatsoper, staging of the fura dels baus,
I also sang the solo of Campra's Requiem at the philharmonies of Luxembourg, Lille, Essen Cologne and Berlin with the Concert d'Astrée in 2019 directed by Emmanuelle Haïm.

In 2019, I participated in the production of Les Indes Galantes by Rameau with the Namur Choir at the Opera Bastille, directed by Leonardo Garcia Alarcon and directed by Clement Cogitore. In 2022, I participated in numerous productions, notably with the Accentus choir in Beethoven's 9th symphony, the missa solemnis or even a polyphonic baroque project.
In 2022 I participated in the production of Hulda by Cesar Franck with the Namur Choir at the Grand Manège de Namur, the Liège Philharmonic and the Théatre des Champs Elysées.

My background as well as my skills in lyrical singing allow me to master my instrument well. I am a very curious and very patient person, and I like to find solutions to problems. Transmitting my passion to students wishing to discover or develop their voices, discover their artistic personality would be a great pleasure for me. If I can transmit this joy that I have from singing as well as my acquired knowledge, it would be a great exploration for them as for me.

Faustine

5.0

(2)

Graduated from the DEM of the CRR of Versailles and the concert diploma in lyric singing and chamber music from the Schola Cantorum, I offer singing lessons, lyrical or not, at my home for adults, children, beginners or advanced.

Having been a flute teacher in a music school and led introductory flute workshops in primary schools; I am very comfortable with children and young people and can also introduce people to music through singing and the piano.

Charles

5.0

(2)

Are your shortcomings in note reading, rhythmic reading or deciphering preventing you from fully living your passion? Having trouble deciphering a score?
You are a beginner and you have neither the time nor the desire to study music theory and theory in depth, and you don't know where to start?
My classes are designed for you.

Even if you have no musical knowledge, you can learn and progress quickly thanks to a simple and effective method that will give you the practical tools to overcome your difficulties in a short time, so that you can concentrate on the essentials.

I adapt my work program according to your specialty (singer or musician) and your level, and I guide you step by step towards your individual objectives.

As a professional musician graduated from the CNSMD and an experienced teacher having collaborated for 8 years with the Opéra National de Paris, my lessons are specially designed for those who have no time to waste.

I teach in French, English and Spanish.
LESSONS ONLY ON SKYPE.

See you soon for your first lesson!

Charles

Camille

5.0

(2)

Our teacher using, if necessary, an electro-acoustic guitar to better accompany your voice and guide some of its subtleties, the teaching philosophy is adapted to each level, according to the pace of work and motivation.

Program :
- musical techniques: theory (examples: support, modes, colors, effects such as vibrato, etc.) automatically followed, for each of the exercises, by practice (examples: exercises focusing on accuracy, sound production, "mountains Russian ", time, note hold, diction, vowels etc.)
- work on breathing and breathing management
- body awareness
- stability
- resonance
- improvisation / free expression
- improved vocal comfort
- varied repertoire (adapting to your preference)
- well-being by the vibration of the voice
- personal or artistic development - accuracy, note keeping and precision - vocal modes including timbre
- volumes: softness and power - sound colors: from dark to light - vocal effects, range requirements - nuances: volumes, mimics, attitudes, sound quality - exploration of musical styles (folk, pop, classical, blues, rock, song, World music ...)
- improvisation, effects and vocal games, harmonies
-interpretation: work on emotions, body language, stage presence.

Objective: acquire a solid vocal technique allowing you to sing with accuracy, ease and expressiveness.

Musical learning meanwhile, will develop your ability to listen and reproduce music, your sense of rhythm, your expressiveness, your creativity and musicality as well as reading sheet music.

The work is focused on multidisciplinarity: voice, vocal health, music and bodily expressiveness, with an emphasis on the acquisition of an optimal vocal placement, on stress management in public and on interpretation.

This progressive and tailor-made method aims to develop your voice:
-Breathing techniques
-Vocalises and technical exercises adapted to needs;
- Repertoire work
- Accompaniment for studio recording and scenic performance
-dynamic exploration, diversification and release of one's voice while having fun and going beyond one's limits.

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TEACHER / TRAINER

Trained in Grandes Ecoles in France and the United States (Ivy League University), our teacher has specialized and has been working for more than 15 years, in North America and Europe, in the field, in international establishments renowned, and oriented on one axis: effective training with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords.

PLACES, FEES
- Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Friborg-Neuchâtel-Montreux-Bâle-Sion-Sierre-Morges-Bienne. But currently, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of direct (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (ex: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (ex: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to arouse a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). At your request, I therefore continue to offer them.

Olivier

5.0

(2)

Pianist and choir director with 20 years of experience, I offer singing and piano lessons in different styles.

Singing lessons focus on breath control, breath development, posture, vocal technique, intonation, as well as performance and expression on stage. The students have the opportunity to sing pieces chosen by themselves and/or guided by me (accompanied by my piano).

Private and group lessons are available, with a repertoire-building approach. In addition, I offer coaching for recording sessions and artistic development.

Mia

5.0

(2)

My teacher's credo

As an opera singer, I have had the opportunity to perform on international stages while continuing to teach, which is a true vocation for me.

In vocal pedagogy, I believe that each student is the bearer of a unique instrument: their voice. This is why it is essential to adapt teaching and methodological tools to the individuality of each student. This approach allows me to conduct my classes in a variety of ways, choosing the most relevant vocal exercises or repertoire pieces to reveal the individual potential of each voice.

My technique is based on:

* in-depth breathing exercises,
* awareness of the whole body as an instrument,
* understanding the biological principles of breathing and its artistic role,
* the development of a free and resonant vocal emission.

My main objectives are to:

* maintain a feeling of high vocal position, awareness of resonant cavities in singing,
* work on the purity and continuity of vowels (legato), work on diction (Italian, German, French, etc.)
* gradually develop the tessitura,
* harmonize and balance the different vocal registers.

Finally, I place great importance on the student's personal development. Building a voice also means supporting an artistic personality: this involves guiding each student toward a repertoire adapted to their stage of vocal development, while nurturing their sensitivity and self-confidence.

Katherine

5.0

(2)

[Please note that lessons are only available for serious students looking to be a professional musician or artist]

Katherine has been vocally trained in contemporary for 25 years and studied classical voice for three years. After developing Muscular Tension Dysphonia in 2010 and not singing for almost two years, she overcame this vocal disorder after working with some of the best voice and voice rehabilitation specialists in the UK. This experience further motivated her interest in teaching the following to her students in contemporary voice* using knowledge and training gained by renowned vocal coaches, ENTs and voice rehabilitation specialists:

- Vocal technique, health and hygiene
- Guidance in voice rehabilitation with students experiencing or recovering from vocal issues
- Managing Performance Anxiety
- Breath control
- Microphone technique and stage performance
- Basic music theory
- Artist development and mentoring

Katherine has over 15 years experience in one-to-one lessons, teaching students aged 4 years old to 50 years old of all levels and has developed programs for small choirs. Please be advised students under the age of 9 years old will be offered 30 min lessons only and will comprise of a combination of music and singing-related games and exercises.

Also offering:
- Live performance workshops

*Contemporary music styles like R&B, soul, neosoul, pop, country. She does not teach classical or jazz.
**Please note, 30 min lessons are only for students aged 10 and under. Adult students will be required to book one-hour lesson times to ensure they get the most out of their lessons and therefore their money's worth. Requests for 30 min lessons from adults will be declined and asked to book a one hour lesson.

Maryna

5.0

(2)

Hello, I am a professional Ukrainian singer of pop and jazz, winner of several competitions, and creator of my own musical projects.
Since 2017, I have been actively involved in teaching to develop the voice and creative potential of both adults and children. In my work on vocal placement, I rely on cutting-edge technologies such as Seth Riggs' "Speech Level Singing" and Brett Manning's "Singing Success". My extensive experience on stage and in teaching enables me to find an individual approach for each student. I teach in Ukrainian, Russian, English and French.

During the lessons, you will be able to:

1. Learn proper vocal breathing, develop vocal support during singing and speech.
2. Improve your musical ear, sense of rhythm, and pitch accuracy.
3. Eliminate physical and psychological vocal tensions.
4. Expand your vocal range, strengthen, and flex your voice.
5. Learn to sing high and low notes effectively.
6. Develop proper vocal emission and your unique timbre.
7. Learn to use various modern vocal techniques and ornaments (belting, sub-tone, mixte, melismas, etc.).
8. Learn to interpret your favorite songs with ease and beauty, as well as to improvise.
9. Learn to sing jazz scats and jazz music.
10. Develop your musical taste and stage performance skills.

Sign up for a lesson so we can get to know each other and discuss your goals, in order to choose the most effective learning method for you. All my students have achieved 100% results in my singing classes!

See you soon!

Cécile

5.0

(2)

Singing courses in current music in all styles (song, pop, rock, R&B, rap, slam, jazz... by qualified teacher in vocal training (currently at Cours Florent and at the Conservatoire de Paris 7ème, also vocal coach at Disneyland Paris and in private);
I offer singing courses in different timetables:
-one day 2 hours (mini-voice assessment course)
-two days 2 hours/day (+ in-depth assessment and recording of personalized vocalizations offered)
-three days 2 hours/day (in-depth assessment + recording of personalized vocalizations + work tracks)
-four days 2 hours/day (course adapted to put together a specific repertoire, or rehearse a singing trick, with the addition of the previous elements)
-five days 2 hours/day (course adapted to put together a specific repertoire, or rehearse a singing trick, with all the previous elements and one more day for in-situ spinning).
In all formulas, you leave with a USB key of personalized vocalizations and work tracks, advice, exercises to progress vocally in the right direction.

I created these courses to respond to a request: to have you work on the preparation of a show, an album recording, an EP, to support you in writing/composing songs (I am also a songwriter and performer), in rehearsals of a singing tour (this can also be outside, on stage on set or in the studio), of a project to put together a precise repertoire, to help you learn sung music theory , deciphering songbooks, lead sheets, support in learning a sung role in a musical for example... this coaching can be in French or in English of course!
And always in FUN! ... sine qua non condition of all musical learning!
See you soon :)

Where is it ? At the Porte de Paris at the Gallieni metro (L3). Contact me for more information, adaptable and above all personalized formula. Alone or in pairs (decreasing prices), prices on request via the Apprentus website (2 people contact me).

Fran

5.0

(2)

Are you dreaming of unleashing the full potential of your voice and becoming a skilled singer? Do you aspire to master every nuance, every tone, every emotion your voice can convey? Look no further!

I am your singing teacher and vocal coach in Paris, and I'm here to guide you on your musical journey. As an expert in voice, renowned singer, choir director, and artistic director, I have dedicated my life to exploring the wonders of the human voice.

With years of experience and an endless passion for the art of singing, I offer personalized lessons that will help you discover and develop your unique voice. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your talent, my proven methods will help you achieve your musical goals.

On the agenda:

Advanced vocal techniques to develop power, control, and agility.
Exploration of different vocal ranges and musical styles, from classical to pop to jazz and rock.
Artistic interpretation to convey with emotion and authenticity every song you perform.
Preparation for auditions, studio recordings, and stage performances.
Whether you aspire to shine on stage, record in the studio, or simply thrive through music, I am here to accompany you at every step of your vocal journey.

Book your first lesson now and let me help you unleash the singer within you! 🎤✨

Contact me for more information and to reserve your spot.

Levy

5.0

(2)

My singing lessons are fully personalized based on your level and musical needs. We will work on various techniques to improve your vocal control and develop your potential.

Course of the sessions:

• Short body warm-up

• Vocal exercises to warm up the voice and work on technique, with emphasis on:

- breathing and breath control
- the development of the larynx
- relaxation of the jaw and resonator muscles
- projection / power techniques
- accuracy

• Repertoire adapted and specialized to your voice type and your vocal evolution, in order to fully express your musicality and artistic personality. Each course will be adapted to your progress, in a caring and motivating atmosphere, to sing with more ease, confidence and pleasure. Let's discover the world of your voice together!

Danae

5.0

(2)

Performer and composer, with both professional and academic experience, offers music lessons:

• Singing lessons: Work on vocal technique, interpretation and self-confidence.

• Piano lessons: For beginner to elementary levels, with a progressive and motivating approach.

• Music theory courses: Music theory lessons and musical dictation, to better understand and master musical language.

• Harmony and musical analysis courses: Learning the principles of harmony and musical analysis, to enrich your understanding and your compositions.

• Composition lessons: Creation of original pieces and development of your musical creativity.

A combination of these courses is also possible, depending on your needs and objectives.

Music lessons suitable for both amateurs and professionals.

Whether you're an adult or a child, I'm here to enthusiastically support you on your musical journey! My approach is personalized and friendly to meet your needs. Let's unleash your full artistic potential together and make music a rewarding and exciting experience!

About Danae
Holder of a Master of Music from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, in composition and singing. I enriched my teaching skills by working as a research assistant at the Haute école de musique de Genève (HEM). As a music educator and researcher, I have led masterclasses at university level (Haute école de musique de Genève, Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen) and lecture-recitals (Biennale Baroque Genève, Goldsmiths-University of London, Université de Genève-Musicologie), while continuing my own artistic production. As a composer, I have collaborated with ensembles such as Ensemble Contrechamps and Nieuw Ensemble, as well as with highly recognized institutions such as the Greek National Opera, Neuköllner Oper Berlin and the Athens Music Palace. As a singer, I have worked with the Greek National Opera, Operadagen Rotterdam, the Onassis House of Arts and Letters, and have performed contemporary works in world premieres and European tours. These experiences make me an expert in the field of contemporary singing. Let's plan your musical journey together and develop your skills!

Tom

5.0

(2)

As a singer myself for around ten years, I am learning to sing healthily and quickly, without forcing, with a modern and caring method.

My teaching method is based on the body, breathing and voice placement to create a clear, stable and comfortable sound.
We work on accuracy, rhythm, diction and interpretation directly on your songs.

Typical course outline (60 min):
→ 15' guided warm-up: body, breathing, vocal warm-up)
→ 20' vocal exercises: placement, resonances, vowels
→ 20' work on phrases on your piece: interpretation
→ 5' homework plan (1 exercise + 1 measurable objective).
Before/after recordings allow you to see progress.

My specialties: active songwriter and artist, clear and structured approach, 4 to 8 week goals, concise written follow-up after each session, demanding but caring atmosphere. I prioritize vocal health and realistic progression: positioning the voice, gaining in pitch, lengthening the breath, daring to interpret.

Who is it for? Beginners (including shy people), teens and adults, pop/variety/soul/folk styles.

Classes in Paris or online. Ideal for learning to sing in tune to your favorite songs, preparing for a stage/open mic, or simply gaining confidence, quickly and sustainably.

Sarah

5.0

(2)

TREAT YOURSELF, SING!
Do you dream of singing and are finally ready to take the plunge? Do you already practice and want to refine your technical skills? Do you want to feel good with an activity that will boost your confidence or improve your public speaking? Do you have a job that relies heavily on your voice and want to learn to control it better to reduce fatigue?
I would be delighted to welcome you to my home to provide you with the best possible support, whatever your goals may be (pleasure, progress, competition preparation, etc.).

I am a professional singer, active since 2013, and I have been teaching since 2016. A graduate of the Conservatory, I practice many musical styles (from song to pop-rock, up to opera) and you can come and practice and progress on the repertoire that you like the most.
My teaching method: I work by listening to and respecting each person's pace.
Hope to meet you soon !

Sabrina

5.0

(2)

A teaching method that is both demanding and supportive, where vocal technique is at the service of music and interpretation.
Pleasure is paramount.
Singing is the reflection of the soul.
The course is tailored to the singer's request and needs.