Vocal technique for expression, creativity and musicality (online and in-person classes)

From 84.98 C$ /h

A healthy and expressive voice stems from the balance of body, mind, and spirit. When the individual—and not just the voice—functions like a finely tuned instrument, they are able to naturally and creatively express their talents and capabilities.

Ilana presents tools for participants to vocalize more harmoniously, expressively, and authentically—effortlessly.

AUDIENCE
. Classes aimed at people interested in developing their speaking/singing voice
. No prior experience required
. Appropriate for both beginners and voice professionals—such as teachers, journalists, actors, singers, podcasters, and influencers

VOCAL TECHNIQUE CLASSES
. Body awareness
. Breathing and air coordination in vocal production
. Vocal exercises
. Song practice – repertoire development and interpretation study

BENEFITS
. Body awareness
. Proper use of breathing in speaking and singing.
. Quality of diction, pronunciation, articulation, and vocal presence.
. Pitch, flexibility, and vocal range.
. Vocal health.
. Creativity and musicality.
. Style, expression, consistency.
. Connection with voice, music, lyrics, instruments, and audience.

Extra information

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Location

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Around Lisbon, Portugal

At teacher's location :

Rua do Cruzeiro, Lisbon, Portugal

Online from Portugal

About Me

A singing teacher since 1998, I have always studied vocal technique, musical language, and body awareness.

In my perception, studying singing is a gift. It's an opportunity to expand your self-perception and use your voice to its fullest potential in a healthy and creative way. Singing can elevate the body, emotions, intellect, intuition, and the ability to express, connect, communicate, and move. It's an invitation to the world of art.

Education

I hold a postgraduate degree in Creative Processes in Popular Music - Composition, Arrangement, and Improvisation (Souza Lima School of Music, 2016, Brazil).

I studied classical and popular singing, musical perception, harmony, improvisation, arrangement and composition. Guitar and piano are my complementary instruments.

I also attended many workshops with international teachers as Thomas Adam (Anthroposophy); Linda Wise, Pascale Bel and Margaret Pikes (Centre Artistique Roy Hart); Meredith Monk (Vocal Performance); Bobby McFerrin group (Circlesongs); and I completed the "Somatic VoiceworkTM The LoVetri Method" (Level 1) training course with Jeannette LoVetri.

I am also an internationally certified Yoga teacher (QCI, AYUSH Government of India).

Experience / Qualifications

A singing teacher since 1998, Ilana worked in music schools for 8 years, when she began teaching exclusively in her own studio. She also taught Popular Singing at Mozarteum College (FAMOSP / São Paulo), where she was responsible for developing the course's curriculum.

A singer and singing teacher from São Paulo, currently living in Lisbon, she began her career with Barbatuques, a body percussion group. She has worked extensively with composers including Rubens Nogueira, Vanessa da Mata, Zeca Baleiro, Guinga, and Breno Ruiz. Alongside Eduardo Gudin, with whom she worked for 14 years, she sang with Arrigo Barnabé, Elton Medeiros, Márcia, Paulo César Pinheiro, Paulinho da Viola, Paulo Vanzolini, and Toquinho, and recorded the CD "Um jeito de fazer samba" (2006), the DVD "Eduardo Gudin & Notícias Dum Brasil - 3 Tempos" (2011), and the CD "Eduardo Gudin & Notícias Dum Brasil 4" (2015), nominated for the 17th Latin Grammy Awards.
Awarded by the Cultural Action Program of the State of São Paulo, she produced the solo CD "Bangüê" (2010), nominated for the 22nd Brazilian Music Award, and the music video "O Trem" (2011). Awarded with the Funarte Brazilian Music Award, she performed, alongside the trio Improvisado, on the Pelo Teletipo tour (2014) in 5 capitals of Brazil. In a duo with pianist Cristovão Bastos, she released, through the record label Biscoito Fino, the album Acariciando, the music video Uma Canção Inédita and the animation Odalisca.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Portuguese

Spanish

Skills

Voice (music)

Music theory

Children's music

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