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Zangstudio Oktaaf Singing lessons Technique as the basis for fun
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Technology as the basis for fun!

In my singing lessons, the voice is of course central, but the voice is part of a larger whole, the body.
In order to make the voice sound optimal, special attention is therefore required for posture and breathing. Many important exercises are therefore aimed at this.
But besides technique, imagination, fantasy and vocal expression are also essential parts that I work with during my singing lessons.
The aim is to discover their own sound sources together with the students and to develop everyone's vocal possibilities as far as possible.
Breathing technique, energy balance, and of course especially fun in singing are central.
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The lessons are given at Drumstudio Amsterdam Studio 2
Diamantstraat 134 1074 GG Amsterdam
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About Me
Tamara Bukhnikashvili (b. 1959 Georgia)

In addition to her broad experience in the classical repertoire, she cherishes a great love for the traditional vocal music from her native country. The Russian singing school and Georgian background are a rich source of inspiration during her lessons.
Education
Classical Russian vocal training at the Conservatory of Tbilisi, Georgia
I teach both beginners and advanced students. For example, these could be choir members who want to continue working on their voice, people who want to prepare well for an audition or people who, for whatever reason, want to optimally grow their singing ability.
Experience / Qualifications
After her studies she worked for some time as a singing teacher and for twelve years as a solo soprano in many choirs, including the Tbilisi Chamber Choir. Tamara has lived in Amsterdam since 1991, where she continues her work as a pedagogue in Zangstudio Oktaaf.
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
60 minutes
The class is taught in
Dutch
English
Russian
Georgian
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
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✔️ Backing Vocals & Harmony Work: Learn to blend and support lead vocals
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the second half will be spent singing your favourite songs, gradually putting into practice what we have done previously.
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