Sharpen your songwriting skills with singer-songwriter and producer with a degree in Songwriting!

Àpd 56.74 C$ /h

Find your own voice, learn how to finish songs, and combat your inner critic!

I offer one-on-one songwriting lessons that will suit your learning style. I cover the following topics:

- Music Theory
- Lyric Writing
- USP & Branding
- Arrangement and Production Basics
- Recording Basics
- Music Publishing
- Vocal and Guitar Practice

Please get in touch with any questions!

Informations supplémentaires

You will need a notebook, a pen, and your phone to record voice memos. If you play an instrument, bring that along, too! Don't be discouraged if you don't, though.

Lieu

En ligne depuis Belgique

Présentation

Since 2021, I’ve been teaching vocals and songwriting, and facilitating music and creative workshops in classroom settings, nonprofits, and refugee centres.

After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Songwriting from BIMM London, I travelled to Berlin, Athens, and Dublin, where I collaborated with gifted musicians and worked as a teacher and workshop facilitator. I set up my own creative workshop programme for Ukrainian children in Berlin and completed a Creative Therapy course as part of my work with refugees in 2022. In 2024, I finished my MA in Community Music and am now co-directing a nonprofit called Gathering Futures that focuses on community music and asset-based community development.

I view teaching vocals and songwriting as a therapeutic, holistic process, where my students learn techniques and practical tools that help them hone their craft but also work through psychological blockages that make them into greater artists.

Education

Master of Arts in Community Music at the University of Limerick, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Songwriting at BIMM London, 2021
Lyric Writing Certificate at Berklee Online, 2017
Creative Therapy Diploma, CVO, Belgium, 2022
CELTA Pass A, International House, 2022

Expérience / Qualifications

I have degrees in Songwriting and Community Music, worked as a singing teacher, choir leader, and workshop facilitator, and participated in a wide variety of feedback sessions for songwriters. I have co-written songs with different artists, released my own music, and have been active as a singer-songwriter for over ten years. Since 2021, I’ve been teaching vocals and songwriting, and facilitating music and creative workshops in classroom settings, nonprofits, and refugee centres.

Age

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

néerlandais

russe

Compétences

Ecriture de chansons

Théorie de la musique

Voix (musique)

Commentaires

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

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Tue

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Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Singing lessons with professional vocal and songwriting coach

56.74 C$ /h

I view teaching vocals and songwriting as a therapeutic, holistic process, where my students learn techniques and practical tools that help them hone their craft, but also work through psychological blockages that make them into greater artists.

Songwriting lessons with vocal and songwriting coach

56.74 C$ /h

Lou-Indigo

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The course that I propose is BILINGUAL FRENCH / ENGLISH, as well as 2 BOOKS.

Age and musical taste are not restrictive when in the program, you can with qualitative daily work (not quantitative) quickly observe your progress.

Here the pleasure of playing music is put forward.

The kind of music you love most will be the focus of the course, their codes and secrets will be the focus of our study, that's what I want to share with you.

We can do technical lessons and simply learn together how to play one or more songs of your choice or mine, enrich your game with this approach and your repertoire!

(For example, We can re-arrange the pieces and make them more original by approaching the system (CAGED), and enriching their chords, resulting in new positions, new techniques and new sounds, using arpeggio techniques rather than strumming for 4-chord pieces, voicing and fingerstyle techniques, in short, expanding the instrument's playing fields and playing skills to keep progressing in your game and improve your rehearsals ...)

If you make a request, this program is obviously accompanied by the pleasure of learning more in theory and being able to directly apply new knowledge on its instrument and identify its common or rare use in the pieces discussed in class.

In this case, the theory is translated to be accessible to anyone, both for those who are connoisseurs and for those who discover everything from absolute zero.
The exercises, songs, and theoretical explanations offered throughout the program are organized in an order of progressive difficulty.

I wrote and produced 2 books of my method to learn the guitar and the music, that I sell to accompany my course and your apprenticeship in the best conditions and so that you can continue the course even at home and to review etc ... .
There is ONE BOOK OF COURSES containing all the theoretical and practical program of the year, as well as a BOOK OF EXERCISE on the ranges and the modes that you can obtain directly.

You can find here an indicative list of objectives that I propose in my theoretical program, which can of course adapt to your request.

The general theoretical objectives of the course:

--- Tuning / tuning and knowing his guitar:
* Standard Tuning
* Drop Tuning
* Open Tuning
* Adjust the optimal tension of the strings
* Adjust the shaft axis
* Adjust the action of the strings
* Choose the strings adapted to the style of play / tuning
* Change his strings

-Know his chords:
* Triads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* Tetrads: Fundamental State & Inversions
* The chord progressions of the Range
* Arpeggio techniques (tapping, sweep, 1/2/4 fing.shape, etc ...)

--- Know his scales and his modes

* The Mode of the Major scale
* 3 Modes of the Minor scale: Natural / Melodic / Harmonic
* Modes of the Pentatonic range: 5 positions
* Modes of the Blues range: 5 positions
Etc ...

--- Technique to the Pick / Plectrum / Tab / Pick (Electric Guitar):
* Alternate Picking
* Fast Picking / Tremolo Picking
* Hybrid Picking
* Palm Mute
* Natural Harmonics
* Pinch Harmonics
* Artificial Harmonics
* Shredding
* Tapping
* Sweep Picking
* Legato Picking

--- Strumming / Hand Picking (Acoustic Guitar)
* "SnareDrum" percussion on the guitar
* Arpeggios pinched with 4 fingers + thumb
* Rasgueado (Flamenco Technique)
* Generic Strumming
* Fingerstyle Picking
* Two-finger picking + Legato for fast melodies (eg a solo)

-Play the metronome
* exercises on click
* practice on song riffs

-Learn his favorite songs
* without thinking about the difficulty, nothing is impossible with the right methodology

-Improvise
* choose ranges and positions
* to place oneself rhythmically, to finish on the judicious notes

-Theory of Harmony
* Understand harmonization and its practice

-Theory on the Melody

-Theory of Rhythm

Ester

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My goal is to make people of all ages and levels learn not only playing an instrument but how can music help them in their everyday life.
I am an Albanian violinist, with a Bachelor degree in Classical Music (Violin) and Musicologie in Sorbonne University.
Over the years, my experiences with different youth and professional orchestras all around Europe have made me understand that music is important not only for professional musicians but also for everyone.
I can teach in English or French and of course in my mother tongue Albanian.

Tamara

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🎤 Unlock Your Voice with an International opera Singer with over 15 years stage experience

Are you ready to discover the true power of your voice? Get ready for personalized voice lessons that will transform your vocal abilities, no matter your age or skill level.

🌬️ Master Your Breath:
Learn the secret to breath control! Strengthen your diaphragm and achieve flawless vocal control.

💃 Perfect Your Posture:
Discover how proper posture can elevate your singing performance. I will guide you to a posture that maximizes your vocal range and projection.

🎶 Find Your Authentic Voice:
Uncover the unique beauty of your voice with expert guidance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced vocalist, I will help you tap into your true, authentic sound.

👩‍🎤 All Ages and Levels Welcome:
No matter your age or skill level, I welcome you with open arms. Whether you dream of singing on the stage or simply want to sing your heart out, these lessons are for you.

I am an international opera singer, and perform leading roles on the world’s most important stages. I offer lessons in vocal technique, with a great emphasis on breathing technique, body work, as well as techniques to deal with performance anxiety.
You will learn the key fundamental aspects of breath and body alignment techniques, and will be given vocal exercises that can help you to achieve your goals. We will focus on getting rid of unnecessary muscle tension, and finding a released and projected sound.

I have sung at houses such as the Hamburg State opera, English National Opera London, Semperoper Dresden, Opernhaus Zürich, Gran Teatre Liceu Barcelona, Dutch National Opera, Salzburg, Rome in leading roles such as Carmen, Isabella, Adalgisa, Ariodante, Orfeo, Radamisto, Cenerentola, Hermia. I also joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera for thé first time in 2020.

Camille

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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.

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

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.

Ngoc

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I am a Vietnamese pianist and I would love to share nice music with you in a friendly environment. I have finished my Master's in piano specialization at the Royal Conservatory of Liège and piano accompaniment at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Giving concerts, making some recordings, working in both classical and contemporary music, and with more than 10 years of experience in teaching, I would be happy to share all my knowledge and enjoy the music together!

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.

Mayssa

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I offer comprehensive guitar lessons for beginners, designed for those with no prior musical background who want to build a solid foundation in playing and reading music. The lessons follow a clear, progressive curriculum, combining practical application with theoretical understanding in a simple and enjoyable way.

Lesson content:

🎸 Guitar playing

Getting to know the parts of the guitar and the correct way to sit

Basics of using a quill and fingers

Exercises to strengthen the hands and improve coordination

Solo performance and vocal accompaniment

Developing a sense of rhythm and speed

🎼 Reading musical notation (from scratch)

Getting acquainted with the musical staff and basic notes

Reading sheet music on the guitar step by step

Practical exercises for linking musical notation and playing the instrument

Improving accuracy and avoiding common errors

🎶 Playing songs and musical pieces

Applying the lessons to well-known songs suitable for beginners

Playing simple musical pieces, then gradually increasing in complexity

Practicing musical technique and expression

Developing confidence in performance

📚 Music Theories

Basic musical scales

Rhythms and musical scale

Simple principles of harmony

Understanding the musical structure of songs

Teaching methodology:

Gradual and structured education

A simplified explanation with practical examples

Exercises tailored to the student's level

Continuous monitoring and evaluation of progress

An encouraging and stimulating learning environment

Who is this lesson for?

For complete beginners

For students wishing to learn guitar academically

For amateurs and music lovers

For children and adults alike

Martin

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In my class you learn how to play the guitar either finger style or with a pick (plectrum).
First, you learn the basics, if this is what you need. Then you learn about styles and ways of playing the guitar.
Consequently, you learn how to develop your own style in music and find ways of making yourself and others happy with the means of your guitar!

You also learn how purchase the right guitar and how to set it up for you to be comfortable with.

You save your money on a luthier's shop every month.

You learn the smartest fingerings for any chord changes and scales!

You get to learn the theory in detail so that you fully understand what you play.

You get best deals on guitars from local music stores.

You get to learn how to sightread music and more!

See you soon!
Martin

Quentin

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Discover the Magic of Ukulele: Your Musical Journey Starts Here

Imagine yourself on a sunny beach, the ocean waves lapping against the shore, and the sweet sound of a ukulele floating through the air. The ukulele is not just an instrument; it is an invitation to a world of playful melodies and serenity.

In my ukulele course, you will be guided step by step, whether you are a beginner or have already taken some lessons. Here is what you can expect from our interactive sessions:

1. Introduction to Ukulele:

Learn about the different parts of the instrument and how to take care of them.

Learn basic chords and start playing your first songs from the first lesson.

2. Playing Techniques:

Master essential techniques like strumming and picking.

Develop your agility and precision with fun exercises.

3. Varied Repertoire:

Learn popular songs to impress your friends and family.

4. Simplified Music Theory:

Understand the basics of music theory applied to the ukulele.

Learn how to read tablature and transpose songs.

Why choose the ukulele?

Easy to learn: Just a few chords and you'll be able to play hundreds of songs.

Portable: Take it anywhere with you and play wherever you want.

Soothing: Its soft, melodious sounds are perfect for relaxing.

Join my ukulele class and let music bring joy and serenity into your life. Sign up now and start your musical adventure!

“Music gives soul to our hearts and wings to thought.” - Plato

Hiba

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🎤 Find Your Voice! Join Our Singing Sessions 🎶

Ready to unleash your inner superstar? Whether you're a shower singer or a stage veteran, our Singing Sessions are the perfect place to explore your voice, build confidence, and have fun!

✨ What to Expect:

Warm-ups and vocal techniques

Group harmonies and solo opportunities

Performance practice and feedback

A fun, supportive environment!

📍 Where: [Online via Zoom"]
🕒 When: [Date/Time or "Weekly Sessions – Join Anytime!

🎶 Don’t just sing—shine. Reserve your spot now and let your voice be heard!

Gwinny

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Hey! I'm DAM VAN, a singer and part-time teacher. I graduated as a music teacher in 2015. You can learn music theory, vocal techniques, stage skills, and so much more with me. Feel free to let me know what you'd like to work on, and we'll get right to it! Musical regards, DAM VAN

Erwan

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Have you ever dreamed of freeing your voice and fully expressing your passion for music? For nearly 20 years, singing has been my world. I started in children's choirs, then honed my technique at the Rennes Conservatory and the Lausanne University of Music. Today, I perform in Geneva, Lausanne, and Fribourg.

I offer tailor-made singing lessons, adapted to your needs and desires. Whether you wish to improve your vocal technique, understand music theory, or explore interpretation, I am here to guide you.

Join me for an enriching musical journey and let your voice blossom. Book your lesson now and let's share the beauty of art together!

Ali

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Passionnée par la transmission du savoir musical, je propose des cours adaptés à tous les niveaux, des débutants (enfants et adultes) aux profils plus avancés.
Diplômée d'un Master en Musique de l'Université des Arts de Téhéran, j'ai acquis une solide base académique et une expérience pédagogique riche. Mon approche est personnalisée : j'aime rendre l'apprentissage de la musique à la fois ludique pour les plus jeunes et rigoureux pour ceux qui souhaitent approfondir leurs connaissances.

Ce que je propose :
Piano pour enfants & débutants : Une méthode douce pour découvrir l'instrument et prendre plaisir dès les premières notes.
Théorie Musicale, Harmonie et Contrepoint : Pour comprendre l'architecture de la musique et développer votre sens de la composition.
Le Santour (Instrument traditionnel persan) : Je vous invite à découvrir la sonorité magique de cet instrument millénaire. Une initiation à la musique orientale et ses modes (Dastgah).

Pourquoi me choisir ?
Une pédagogie patiente et structurée.
Un parcours académique de haut niveau (Master).
Cours disponibles en présentiel à Lyon ou via webcam.

N’hésitez pas à me contacter pour discuter de votre projet musical ou de celui de votre enfant. Au plaisir de partager cette passion avec vous !

Julia

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• Course duration: one hour.
• Once a week.
•Location: at the student's home (a quiet and suitable environment is required)
•A timetable that can be adapted to the needs of the students and the teacher.
•Classes are held in person, but can be given remotely if the teacher is unable to travel.

Marius

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Lors de nos cours, nous découvrirons votre voix et je vous aiderai à l’explorer. Grâce à mes années d’études en chant, j’ai acquis un solide bagage technique. J’analyserai vos besoins afin de vous accompagner au mieux. La confiance, l’écoute et la recherche seront nos piliers pour progresser ensemble. Nous travaillerons le souffle, le soutien, l’homogénéisation de la voix ainsi que son agilité à travers différentes vocalises. Avec les morceaux que nous étudierons, nous ferons le lien entre technique vocale, apprentissage d’une partition et interprétation. Le fil conducteur de mon enseignement sera le lien entre le corps et la voix.