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As a
singing teacher, or vocal coach, John teaches vocal skills, singing, music
theory and musical appreciation to individuals and groups. He specialises in
classical singing, choral music, European art song and musicals, but is experienced in
preparing singers for examinations and professional auditions in a wide
variety of styles and genres.
A typical lesson
might include:
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vocal warm-ups
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technical exercises
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developing good habits in posture and breathing
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understanding the music in a song
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improving your sung communication skills
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developing the tone of your voice
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extending your vocal range
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finding new songs to suit your voice
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learning about melody, harmony and improvisation
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developing your musical literacy (sight reading)
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polishing your performance
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preparing for your audience!
John is
available for:
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helping
students to prepare for music exams or auditions
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coaching
individuals for a particular role in a play or musical
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teaching vocal and breathing exercises and techniques
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planning
lessons and organising resources
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instructing in melody, harmony and improvisation
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organising performances for soloists
or singing ensembles
John's
Top Tip
for
singers:
Before you start to sing, you need to start breathing properly from the
diaphragm. Begin with simple exercises such as hissing. Breathe in
deeply and then make a vigorous hissing sound until you've expelled as
much air as possible from your lungs. Feel your diaphragm muscle working
hard all around your lower abdomen - front, back and sides. Repeat
this several times.
Make sure your shoulders don't move up and down as you breathe in.
For expert tuition, contact John Gull as below:
Phone: 07813 918769 (mobile) or 0116 281 2364 (home)
Email:
johngull.uk@gmail.com
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