Singing, Vocal Technique, Vocal improvisation, pop/jazz/folk singing

A partir de 73.38 $ /h

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” – Albert Einstein

Do you want to improve your vocal techniques and learn how to sing better? Or do you want to know more about music and learn how to create music and collaborate with others?

My name is Mandy and I'm a vocalist, composer, arranger and bandleader born in Guangdong, China and currently based out of Rotterdam, the Netherland. I teach vocal technique, vocal improvisation, Pop, rock and jazz singing, music theory and composition lessons. Besides being passionate, motivating and inspiring in teaching music, I also focus on creating crossover music between the east and the west.

* SINGING LESSONS:
(Pop/Jazz/Folk singing, Vocal techniques and vocal improvisation)

In our lessons, we will work together on:

- Proper posture of the body and improving your breathing and developing the resonance of your voice to create a better timber, while at the same time pay attention to intonation and articulation.

- One of the main focuses of the lessons is to expand your repertoire, musicality, knowledge about different genres (jazz/pop/rock/folk), rhythms, improvisation and jazz scatting.

- Through the guidance for proper pronunciation and expression of the lyrics, we will reveal and work together on different aspects of your theatrical character.

- We will work on preparing for a show/audition, proper use of a microphone, stage performance techniques and several vocal recording techniques including home studio recordings.

- For your motivation and development, we will use feedback from other musicians/peers/artists.

If you are interested in singing and creating music, come and meet me sometime in my studio or online for your first lesson! Let's enjoy singing/music together!
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

* ABOUT ME:
In 2011, I obtained my bachelor's degree from Xinghai Conservatory of Music with an Excellent Graduates Award in Vocal performance of Pop music.
In 2020, I successfully obtained my Master of Music degree in Jazz Voice from Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam.
I performed throughout China and worked with a diverse range of artists in jazz, pop, Latin and world music from across the globe.

I performed in Guangdong Spring Festival Evening Show, Xinghai Concert Hall International Jazz Music Festival, Beishan Jazz Festival, and North Sea Round Town, etc.
I've been in constant pursuit of improvement and perfection, and have participated in masterclasses and workshops with many notable musicians, such as Michael Leagues (Snarky Puppy), Joshua Redman, Richard Bona and Becca Stevens, etc.
My love of traditional Chinese music and poetry, influences of western jazz, Latin and pop music would be heard in my transnational, trans-cultural music project.

* Reviews from my students:

"I was a student of the jazz music lesson of Mandy in Guangzhou. I appreciate her enlightenment of jazz to me. Mandy was very responsible in class, she would begin with some warming–up vocal exercises with us, with explanations about how to do them correctly, and explain the different characteristics of jazz music in detail, such as rhythms, forms, harmony etc. She also paid great attention to examples and communication. After class, Mandy also gave us some useful exercises and taught us to use different devices and APP for practising so that we could better master singing skills. In Mandy, I can see her great passion for music. Besides jazz, Mandy has always been dedicated to combining Eastern and Western cultures. She is a good teacher with passion and heart." - Ally

"Mandy practising teacher and a nice person. I've known her for several years. She had taught me a lot with vocal technique and Jazz knowledge. She's very patient and kind when she's teaching students. No matter if we did well or not, she would go through with us over and over again. Meanwhile, Mandy is also a very talented singer and musician. She did a lot of perfect stage performances. She is one of the best singers in China. Although she has already gotten a lot of achievements, she still keeps enterprising and self-disciplined and never stops learning and improving herself." - Baixue

"Mandy is a teacher who is particularly good at guiding students. She teaches students following their aptitude and seizes the characteristics of each student. I always feel relaxed and happy in her lessons. Also, I understood all she taught me in the lessons. I highly recommend her!!!" - Grecia

"Mandy is a very passionate and patient teacher. I have learned a lot from her singing & music theory lessons. When I encountered problems, she was always willing to help me and patiently answer my questions. She also uses different methods and provides more references to me to think better and learn and comprehend vocal music in the long term. I am very grateful to Ms Chen because I have been greatly motivated to feel the charm of vocal music after having lessons with her, which inspires me to learn and practice more vocal music." - Zoe

Información adicional

We can meet in person for lessons if it is possible, but Zoom/Skype also works!

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Clases en el domicilio del estudiante :

Alrededor de Rotterdam, Países Bajos

Clase en el domicilio del profesor :

Parkweg, Schiedam, Netherlands

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Mandy is a vocalist, composer, arranger and bandleader who continuously pursues excellence in music. Mandy's repertoire includes jazz, Latin, folk, pop, and R&B, and sung in Mandarin, English, Cantonese, Teochew dialect, Taiwanese, Spanish or French. From traditional to modern, from popular to avant-garde, from China to international crossover world music, she embraces all styles and genres of beautiful music. Mandy has been performing throughout China and working with various musicians from across the globe, such as French jazz musician Benoit Stasiaczyk, French pianist Cedric Hanriot, Luxembourgish pianist Marc Mangen, Latin percussionist Gerardo Rosales, and Dutch jazz saxophonist Dick de Graaf.

At a young age, her talent and love of music were noticed and her family sent her to formal vocal training where she studied with Cai Laiyou, a renown vocal professor from Chaozhou Hanshan Normal University. Her vigorous studies and love of music eventually lead her to the Xinghai Conservatory of Music, one of the top music schools in China, where she studied vocal and performance and graduated in 2011. Mandy has been on a constant pursuit of improvement and perfection. She participated in masterclasses with many notable artists. In 2014, she participated in an international musical theatre training workshop and studied jazz improvisation from Benoit STASIACZYK. In 2015, she participated in Keep an Eye Summer Jazz Workshop which was organized by Conservatorium van Amsterdam and Manhattan School of Music. Recently, she is studying Master of music, Jazz Voice in Codarts Rotterdam University of the arts.

Musical experience
- Choir
Guangzhou Tianhe Jazz Choir, conducted by Benoit STASIACZYK (France)

- As a leader
Mandy’s Groovy Soul Quintet
Mixed Feeling Quartet
Mandy Ensemble

- Duo
Pianist, Cedric Hanriot (France)
Sitar player, Walter Aasf (Austria)

- As guest artist
Andrew Page (USA)’s concert in C union Guangzhou
Xinghai conservatory of music jazz big band, conducted by Benoit STASIACZYK (France)
The drop Trio (France)
WEDO Jazz big band (China) 2017 Christmas concert at JZ Club Guangzhou
Gerardo Rosales Sextet (The Netherlands) “Latinxpress” concert at Grounds, Rotterdam

As judge
"The Voice of China" singing competition of Guangzhou division

As a music tutor/vocal coach
2016-2017 Chinese girl idol group--GNZ48

Performances

- 2012 Guangdong Spring Festival Evening Show
- The opening ceremony of the Xinghai Concert Hall International Jazz Music Festival
- The Guangzhou C Union International Jazz Music Festival
- Southern Metropolis Daily Jazz Concert in Guangzhou
- I LIKE, I LOVE JAZZ Universal Carnival, Guangzhou
- I LIKE Chinese Jazz New Forces Awards Ceremony
- Guangzhou Ersha Island Outdoor Music Festival in 2015
- Dajidian World Music Festival in 2016
- Beishan Jazz Festival in 2016
- Xinghai Concert Hall Jazz Festival in 2016
- “Full Moon” Mandy’s jazz concert at Tutu, Guangzhou in 2018
- “Full Moon” Mandys jazz concert at Music Factory, Guangzhou in 2018
- “520 Jazz Night” in ZenCheng Thearter in 2018
- Mandy's Farewell concert at Bieye, Guangzhou in 2018
- Chaozhou Only Love Charity evening shows in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019
- North Sea Jazz Festival’s North Sea Round Town-“Jazzdrieluik Hillegersberg” concert with Dick de Graaf in 2019

Mandy has received numerous awards for her performances. She won the Champion of Guangzhou TV English Channel Award singing in the “Music Without Borders” foreign language song contest in 2009; the Top Ten Singers Award of the National Singing Competition of Shenzhen, 26th World University Games in 2010; The Chinese Jazz New Generation Award at the “I LIKE I Love Jazz Universal Carnival” in 2014; the Champion of Evergrande Idols TV show; and the Champion of “Guangdong Tencent - The Voice of China.”

In 2019, she becomes a first-class member of the jazz society of Chinese musician association.

Formación

Jazz Voice, Master of Music in Codarts Rotterdam University of the Arts (2018-2020)
Pop Singing, Bachelor of Music Performance, Xinghai Conservatory of Music (2007-2011)

Experiencia / Calificaciones

18 years of singing performance experience professionally
8 years of music teaching experience (singing and music theory)

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Niños de preescolar (4-6 años)

Niños (7-12 años)

Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

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La clase se imparte en

inglés

chino

Habilidades

Canto

Jazz

Canto

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Chinese (Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading)

44.03 $ /h

Do you want to learn Chinese?

Hi!
My name is Mandy, born in Guangdong, China.
I am a musician and educator based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Currently, I am working in Rotterdam Chinese School, and also giving tailor-made private lessons for music and Chinese language (Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading), and combining them- Singing Chinese songs!

If you are interested in this lesson, come and meet me sometime in my studio or online for your first lesson!
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!

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Band coaching

All levels (beginner, intermediate, conservatory preparation)

Online lessons possible and personal lessons possible in Rotterdam and The Hague

Languages: I can teach in English, Italian, and Spanish

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