What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. To get the most out of singing lessons, I always recommend practicing concepts (and fun songs!) 5 days per week for at least 15 minutes each session.Class Experience
Private professional vocal technique lessons are an exciting step in any singer's journey! With a Bachelor's Degree in Classical Voice & Literature, a Masters Degree in vocal composition, and 20 years of vocal coaching experience, I am excited to guide your learner through their short and longterm vocal goals. By building a strong technical foundation, singers will shave off precious time reaching their goals whether they be within the realm of classical, pop, Broadway, vocal exams, auditions, and more. Do you love to sing and speak and are focused on becoming the best version of yourself? Are you too shy to sing in a group setting? Is the group class moving too slow for your singing and speaking goals? Whatever your goals are, join this class so that we can have as much fun as possible with the following: 1. Simple yet effective voice exercises to improve speaking or singing. 2. Improve breath control, projection, range and pitch. 3. Practical and proven exercises to overcome shyness and self-consciousness. 4. Learn how to connect with and hold an audience. 5. Build confidence and maximize stage presence! 6. Learn to choose repertoire that you not only love, but is also in your vocal range and timbre. 7. Learn to transpose a song you love into to a different key in order for it to show off your best colours. 8. Learn how to identify note names as well as solfège terminology to help you become a singer who can communicate clearly with instrumentalists of any kind. 9. Learn the basics of music theory by identifying different melodic patterns within major, minor, and tonal scales. 10. Learn to identify harmonics, their role in classical and modern music, and how they pertain to an effective vocal training. And most importantly, HAVE FUN choosing the songs that YOU want to sing! Reach for the stars and see results every class.
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Université Laval
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Manitoba
My name is Tricia and I am a Métis bilingual (English & French Canadian) BA graduate of English Literature and Music from the University of Manitoba and an MA graduate of Music from Laval University. I have won several classical singing competitions and additionally graduated with honours from the Royal Conservatory of Music.
In high school and university, I appeared in a number of star roles, including the musicals Grease, Showboat, Godspell, and The Snow Queen. I am also very involved in the English language artistic community of Quebec with roles such as Kara, a lead role in the original musical What If? and minor role in Big Fish, presented by Bravi Productions. I am also part of the Artbeat Theatre Group and marketing team as Musical Director.
Entrepreneur and singing teacher for 19 years now, I continue to expand my competencies. I am an accredited teacher of Kindermusik International, a globally recognized American Early Childhood Music Education program for children 0-7 years old. Originally from Manitoba, Canada, I have published poems in several books and journals across the Prairies. I have presented essays and literary creations at the Manitoban Symposium of Literature and at the University of Regina's annual literary and cultural conference: Trash Talkin’. A former Manitoba Arts Council undergraduate writing grant recipient, I have a boundless creative spirit.
In 2015, I co-produced, with my dear colleague Marc Parent, the album Tunes for Tots for babies and preschoolers. It is an album of English-speaking folk music which serves as an educational tool.
In 2017, I collaborated with illustrator Manuella Côté to publish the book What Would You Do If a Friend at You?. It is a sweet, simple poem about a young child victimized by bullying. Follow his adventure, during which he finds the courage to prove himself stronger than his adversaries! Your young child will simply love this little story!
In 2020, I began composing my first English-language teen musical. The story chronicles the adventures of a young girl, Lisa, named in honour of my late aunt. Following tragic events, Lisa finds herself transported into a magical Canadian winter forest. As she goes through her quest, she meets several uniquely Canadian animals that guide her out of the forest and back home. This coming of age story plays with the concepts of logic and literary absurdity. The solemn and triumphant songs evoke the melodies of our natural Canadian heritage while playing on the tender idea that you are never quite alone when walking in the dark.
In 2020, I debuted my Masters in Composition at Laval University in Quebec as a toolbox to guide me through the process of writing such a large work. I recently graduated with honours this spring of 2022.
In February 2023, I staged my first original musical, WAKE UP - The Musical. It was a huge success!
I live in Quebec, Canada and am the mother of four energetic sons!
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Ages: 8-18