Online Singing Lessons
- Do online lessons actually work?
- Can you improve your voice with online learning?
- Are you afraid you will miss out on some valuable aspects of vocal training by taking online singing lessons?
The popularity of online singing lessons and e-learning has surged in recent years. In the modern era, the go-to approach for acquiring new skills, including singing, often involves searching online resources. Numerous online singing tutorials are readily available on platforms like YouTube. Despite the abundance of free resources, many students still favor personalized, one-to-one sessions in a physical setting. This preference arises from the recognition that online singing lessons, without proper guidance, may pose risks to an untrained voice rather than providing the intended benefits.
What are the benefits of taking private online singing lessons?
They are more flexible than standard lessons
You can learn from the comfort of your own home
It’s easy to record online lessons and watch them back later to remind yourself of exercises and instructions as well as to hear your own voice
They are a superb way to keep your progress going even if you cannot attend a real-life learning setting
They are the safest form of learning to prevent the spread of infections and allergens, whilst still offering an individually-tailored singing lesson
Challenges of using free online resources without proper guidance
without suitable instructions from a vocal coach, you will not know if you are singing the exercises correctly
when learning with free online lessons, you will be unlikely to detect vocal issues, weak points, incorrect posture, muscle tension, inappropriate breath technique, vocal strain
free online singing training videos are generic and not tailored to what your voice actually requires
What to expect in your first online singing lesson?
Beginner Students
During our first singing lesson we will discuss your singing objectives. We will also talk about the music genres you like to sing. Then, we will run through some singing fundamentals and vocal exercises. These will help to get you started on the path to discovering your true singing potential.
Advanced Students
During our first singing lesson we will discuss your aims and favourite music styles. We will also assess your vocal requirements. This will help us establish the areas of your vocal development that need the most immediate attention. We will then begin working through exercises to help you accomplish your goals.
Am I the right vocal coach for you? If you
- like singing, but don’t have an interest in learning about your voice or how to use it safely and effectively, then I’m not the right vocal coach for you.
- enjoy singing, but are not interested in developing your unique artistic vocal expression, then I’m not the right vocal coach for you.
- enjoy singing lessons, which are based on singing karaoke without learning actual technique, then I’m not the right vocal coach for you.
- are looking for singing lessons, which are designed to carry on for months without much proof of improvement, then I’m not the right vocal coach for you.
But, if you love singing and would like to find your own unique singing voice and use it in the safest and most effective way whilst also broadening your musical horizons and doing all this within a relatively short period of time, then I am absolutely the best vocal coach for you.
- What makes a singer sound good?
- How to sing high notes without strain?
- How to sing with confidence?
- How to fix breathy singing?
This book answers these and many more questions about singing. It also contains a weekly lesson plan template with examples of vocal objectives and exercises to help you work on different areas of your technique each day of the week.
To help students structure their singing practice sessions at home, I have created a Vocal Workout Planner that includes examples of vocal development objectives, which you can work on each week, and exercise ideas to help you achieve them.