Singing Lessons for Jazz and Popular Music (All Levels)

From 66 € /h

Hello, my name is Laura. I am a Jazz Singer and Yoga Teacher.
I'm offering singing classes for all levels and ages in German, English and French.
I studied Jazz Vocals at KUG, Graz and I am currently studying at the Royal Conservatory in Brussels (Master Jazz Composition). In addition to singing lessons and vocal technique, I can assist you to prepare for the entrance examination of a music university. As a certified yoga teacher, I can help you to improve your posture which will benefit your singing and breathing.

Extra information

I am a certified yoga teacher.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Brussels, Belgium

At teacher's location :

Avenue Charles Woeste 1090, Jette, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

„I want to hold space for my students and give them a secure space to explore
their voice and encourage them to cultivate body awareness.“
In my classes I combine breath work with vocal exercises to find a healthy and joyful approach to singing. I want my students to explore their true voice through different qualities of the breath.

Education

Humboldt Gymnasium Weimar, Germany
B.A. Jazz Voice, University of performing Arts, Graz, Austria
Currently in Masters Program for Jazz Composition, Royal Conservatory, Brussels, Belgium

Experience / Qualifications

I have over four years of teaching experience in the fields: singing lessons for jazz and popular music with an emphasis on vocal technique and stage presence as well as experience in teaching different styles of yoga and meditation. I taught in London, Berlin, Graz and Weimar.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Portuguese

French

Skills

Singing

Jazz music

Voice (music)

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Voice Coaching - Public Speaking | Stage Presence | Communication

108 € /h

Voice coaching is suitable for:
Performers, Singers, Actors
Managers, Politicians
Professors, Educators
Decision makers, Business leaders
Health professionals

My customers needs
communicate with clarity
make a positive impact
speak with confidence
create powerful presentations
deepen body awareness
reduce physical and mental stress
cultivate flexibility and playfulness

What where the challenges of my customers?
get access to the full voice potential
find an authentic speech quality
overcome blockades
improve stress management techniques
increase concentration

Our body is our voice - The benefits of Voice Coaching

Why is voice coaching important?
To facilitate better communication and create better working outcomes we need to use the voice appropriately to engage, unite and lead. The human voice reflects the entire well-being and has a direct impact on your audience, employees and clients. Understanding how the voice is used can be useful to Human Resources for training and recruitment. How to make the most of your voice and the influence it can expedite?
Learn different vocal techniques and engage a full-body voice support to find an authentic voice. Speaking in a tone or manner that is situation-appropriate is important to get the best from your staff, colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers.

What is the approach of a holistic voice work?
Holistic voice coaching uses the entire body to support a confident and strong voice. Breathing techniques improve concentration and focus and help to control emotions that can harm our presentation. Strengthening physical exercises and soothing vocalizations help to deepen body awareness and relaxation. SoundBody offers a complete method to strengthen and connect the entire instrument body to find an effortless voice production for a meaningful performance.

Testimonials
How did this work help you in your realms of work/life?

„Being a coach, facilitator and trainer I wanted to give my voice more power and control. My lessons with Laura really helped me with that. The combination of her expertise in voice control and yoga breathing made wonder for my voice. I can control the tone the depth and the sound my voice has in all moments.“
Roberta Manoni, Coach, Facilitator and Trainer (Brussels, Belgium)

„I took voice/ vocal coaching classes with Laura in early 2019, to prepare my candidature for the German Liberal party's election list for the European Parliament elections 2019, as I was the lead candidate of the liberal party in my home region Rhineland-Palatinate. The voice/ vocal coaching classes with Laura very much helped me to improve my speaking technique, to take better care of and to develop my voice, and to better understand the functioning of my voice – and my body in a broader sense.
Laura also taught me useful breathing/ respiration and relaxation techniques, which contributed to making me feel more at ease and comfortable when speaking in public, and also to manage the related stress in such situations. Laura's rich experience both as a singer and musician, vocal coach and yoga teacher, her very empathetic and sensitive nature, and her strong understanding of my specific needs in this situation, have been crucial to making these coaching classes extremely beneficial, insightful and useful for me. I can highly recommend Laura as a vocal coach to anyone interested in improving his/ her vocal and speaking techniques.“
Marcus Scheurren, Politician (Brussels, Belgium)

Yoga - Vinyasa Flow and Forrest Yoga, breath work, body awareness

87 € /h

My classes will introduce you to the beauty of flowing sequences and how to connect you breath with your movements. I will focus on energizing your body through core strenghth and dynamic flows or more grounding standing series. Explore your body through movement in a light and playful way and improve your flexibility while learning how to use your breath in a healing way.

I'm offering private yoga sessions suitable for one person or small groups.

Prices for small groups can be discussed.

What I like about teaching:
I'm interested in encouraging people to use their breath in an empowering and healing way. Further to that I like the combination of flowing movements and the cultivation of groundedness both with deep Ujjayi Breath. Through hands-on assists I like to support my
students to get a deeper sensation of the pose and experience the borders of their bodies. In my classes I like to hold space for my students to experiment, discover their strength and to overcome fears.

Teacher Trainings and Workshops:
- 200 h Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training at STRETCH LONDON with Carl Faure and Calli Poppham in Spain and London, April - June 2017
- 200 h Forrest Yoga Foundation Teacher Training with Ana Forrest in Berlin in Sep 2017
- ''Functional Anatomy'' April 2018 for Yoga Teachers with Maria Abel in Graz, Austria
- ''Take Flight - Inversion Master Class'' Christian Coelho in Rio de Janeiro, June 2018
- ''Oficina de Cordas'' Iyengar Yoga com Marcia Barros in Rio de Janeiro, BR, June 2018

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non-exhaustive list of what we can see:

-techniques and basic chords for beginners
-learning pieces of your choice
-develop his knowledge of the neck (complex chords and range, arpeggios, triads)
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Anne

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Breathing exercises
Pose of voice
Interpretation
Expression
Thanks to an improvement in technique, singing is easier, and we can gain a few more notes.
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Thijs

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I am Thijs (30) an experienced drummer and musician, with a wide range of musical interests. Studying jazz drums under the wings of Lander Gyselinck at the KASK/Conservatory in Ghent. In addition, I have followed masterclasses and lessons from/with Joey Baron (US), Kendrick Scott (US), Corey Fonville (US) and Stéphane Galland (BE). I am also active in various bands/groups.

My lessons, depending on the level, focus on both the fundamental building blocks of drumming and music as a whole. These building blocks together with the student's interests form the curriculum, so that it meets the student's wishes as best as possible. I also teach music theory/music theory. Some aspects of this are also offered during drum lessons.

In the end, it's you who will enjoy it the most, so that's what I'm focusing on! For questions or more information, don't hesitate and send me a message. Let's kick it!

Francesco

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A musician since the age of 14, I have been giving lessons as a private tutor for over 9 years.

I focus on your desires, whether to improve your vocabulary (jazz or other modern genres), or learn the basics of double bass and electric bass. I pay great attention to the practical application of theoretical notions.
Personalized itinerary according to the student's needs and wishes.

non-exhaustive list of what we can see:

- basic techniques for beginners
- learning songs of your choice
-develop your knowledge of the neck (scale, arpeggios, triads)
-develop your ear and improvisation
-develop your sense of rhythm and music theory
-musical theory, composition and arrangement

Noriko

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Matteo

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Do you want to know your vocal range? Learn how to sing higher notes without hurting your voice? Learn how to hit the passing notes? Achieve a powerful yet agile voice?
My name is Matteo Schifanoia, I am a songwriter, pop and jazz singer, and vocal coach with 20 years of experience in music. I offer singing lessons for all levels. My lessons focus on developing body, muscle, and vocal awareness, which helps us perceive and consider our bodies as musical instruments.
My teaching method is the result of the synthesis of my experience as a singer and the many and diverse study paths followed. The lesson is structured in two parts: the first half devoted to vocal technique, the second half to the musical repertoire and learning the musical language (jazz or pop or other genre).

The vocal technique that I propose is a basic technique for all types of modern singing: from postural education to the care of breathing, from the use of abdominal muscles, to the emission of air to the resonance cavities. We will work on the sound, on the extension of the voice, on the high and low notes, on the passage of register, on the control, on the power and agility.
From a repertoire perspective, the lessons will be tailored to the student's needs and interests, with an emphasis on proper stage presence and posture. I can prepare students for conservatory entrance exams and all types of auditions. If the student wishes, I can also provide instruction in harmony and music reading.

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Do you want to master your vocal presence and captivate your audience from the first words? Do you feel the need to speak confidently and without fatigue, whether during presentations or in social interactions? Give yourself the opportunity to develop your vocal potential with tailor-made coaching.

This personalized support will allow you to learn to unleash the full potential of your voice and to feel comfortable when speaking in public. My holistic approach integrates not only vocal development, but also posture, gaze and body expression, and numerous presentation techniques (...) because effective communication goes beyond words.

The modules and exercises are carefully designed to meet your specific needs, taking into account your goals and comfort level. By working on breathing techniques, vocal placement, diction and rhythm control, you will be able to reveal a sonorous and captivating voice, while overcoming stage fright and strengthening your natural charisma.

My approach also integrates vocal rehabilitation techniques, in order to prevent vocal tension and fatigue. By mastering silences and refining your nonverbal communication, you will learn to fully master the art of oratorical expression, leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

If you want to give your voice the power to convince, seduce and inspire, contact me today to find out how I can help you achieve your communication and public speaking goals.

Program :
- vocal techniques, practical exercises (examples: exercises focusing on accuracy, sound production, time, note maintenance, 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
- improvisation, effects and vocal games, harmonies
-interpretation: work on emotions, body language, stage presence.

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

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

THE TEACHER :

Trained at the Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League University in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and worked for more than 17 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly participating in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords.

➤ LOCATION, TIMETABLE

✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

CONTACT / PROGRAM

✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

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I am a professional drummer, composer, and performer based in Brussels, with an active career in jazz, improvised, and creative music across Europe.

Whether your background is rock, pop, world, indie, or anything else, we focus on what serves your music, and on what learning this instrument can become. My goal is not to tell you strictly how things should be done, but to help you find your own way of doing them. To strengthen the musician that already exists inside you, and give you the tools to grow with confidence and independence.

I offer private drum lessons focused on long term development rather than isolated sessions. My work with students is based on regular weekly lessons, helping each drummer build solid technique, musical awareness, sound, and a personal voice in the instrument.

These lessons are for:
- Beginners who want a strong and musical foundation
- Intermediate players who want to improve groove, coordination, and confidence
- Creative musicians interested in improvisation, sound, and advanced rhythmic development.

My approach is practical and human. We work on what you really need, from basic technique and time feel to more advanced topics like independence, phrasing, and creative practice methods.

I mainly work with students who are interested in continuity and real progress through regular lessons.