Vocal Coaching with Lori Paul
Recording artist Lori Paul helps singers:
- Build confidence and a reliable singing voice.
- Prepare for live performances and studio sessions.
- Refine performance skills and develop personal style.
- Increase volume dynamics and vocal range.
Songwriting evaluation and mentoring are also available.
Rates
- $65 for a 45-minute weekly lesson (audition required).
- $120/hour pay-as-you-attend.
- A one-hour evaluation ($120 fee) is required of students applying for a weekly coaching spot and is recommended for any performer seeking vocal health/technique assessment.
Vocal Coaching and Recording Programs
Level One – An Introduction To Singing
- For beginners of all ages (recommended 10 yrs and up)
- An evaluation audition is required to book a weekly session.
This program is for vocal students who are:
- New to singing or inexperienced performers
- Willing to sing along with recommended singers daily
- Able to learn new songs regularly and prepare lyrics for songs as instructed
Level One teaches how to:
- Sing with a microphone
- Care for your vocal cords
- Warm up your voice before singing
- Compile a book or digital folder of lyrics
- Identify the various parts of a song
- Memorize the lyrics and order of the parts
- Count beats and bars of music
- Sing in pitch and with proper breath support
- Correct ‘drifting’ out of pitch
- Figure out which key is ideal for any given song
- Sing long-held notes with dynamic volume
- Understand the song lyric’s meaning
- Create lists of long and short term goals
- Build confidence as a performer
Level Two- Vocal Performance
- For vocal students who have completed Level One or successfully auditioned.
Level Two requires that students:
- Sing to instrumental tracks, with other musicians, or accompany themselves on piano or guitar
- Sing daily and expand song selection
- Understand basic music terminology
- Are able to sing with emotional connection to the lyric
- Learn a new song each week
Level Two teaches how to:
- Use proper microphone technique for recording
- Identify 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures
- Develop consistent quality of vocal tone
- Find a balance between energy and relaxation
- Vary vocal volume for dynamic performance
- Experiment with melody and phrasing
- Sing with a tonal ‘mix’ of vocal registers
Sing with vibrato - Improvise melodies for trouble shooting and for fun
- Prepare for auditions and performances
- Set and achieve short term musical goals
Level Three- Advanced Performance
- For students who have completed Level Two or successfully auditioned.
Level Three requires students to:
- Explore playing an instrument to accompany themselves
- Understand keys and chord progressions
- Improvise on a given melody
- Complete creative writing assignments
Level Three teaches how to:
- Perform solo and/or with other musicians.
- Write lyrics and melodies
- Find performance opportunities
- Maintain vocal cord health
Songwriting Mentorship
- Provides original songwriting guidance for singers who play piano or guitar.
The Songwriting program includes:
- Poetry & lyric writing
- Study of the musical masters in relevant genres
- Song dissection and analysis
- Recording original songs
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