Lyrical Song / Opera Beginner to Professional Solfege, musical writing - Bern

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Lyrical Song / Opera Beginner to Professional Solfege, musical writing

From 127 C$ /h

Have you ever been surprised by the fact that a lyric singer with his voice can without a microphone fill a concert hall while passing through an orchestra?

There is a very simple reason for this. The singer produces "harmonics" in his voice!
Although it is difficult to explain, I would say that it is about a sound mass where the sound becomes almost matter!
And to produce this, the singer sings in what is called, according to the baths of the teaching, the "Mask" or to be more precise in anatomical baths the "NasoPharynx" which is a space inside the head where the sound goes, a sound box to amplify the sound!

It may sound surprising, but it is quite possible to learn this through vocal technique, and you might be surprised at yourself!

By the vocal technique, I also mean the management of the breath, with a diaphragm that goes down very low, because the breath is the basis of singing!

Location

Online from Switzerland

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

German

Italian

Skills

Opera

Music theory lessons

Writing

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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20-24

Denise

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My name is Denise and I am a professional singer and vocal coach with a Master’s degree in Historical Singing, Musicology and Music Education from the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC).

I have over 10 years of teaching experience in Europe and Latin America, working with students from diverse cultural and musical backgrounds in private lessons, artistic projects, and educational contexts.

My artistic work includes early music and chamber repertoire, as well as Latin American folk, jazz, and contemporary crossover styles. This diversity strongly informs my teaching approach, which is flexible, stylistically open, and based on healthy vocal function.

Maria

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From your very first lesson to the audition room, I help singers develop a beautiful voice that is free, secure and expressive.

My name is Maria Koroleva and I am a professional opera soprano with elite conservatoire training based in Cologne. I perform with Oper Köln and have sung at major opera theaters such as Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Opéra de Lille, Musiktheater Pforzheim and Amare Theatre.

My lessons combine secure vocal technique, refined artistic interpretation and practical performance psychology, giving you everything you need to sing with confidence.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
• A secure, healthy technique: breath, support, resonance and an easy, free top
• More range, stamina and a voice you can rely on, even under pressure
• Stage confidence, with practical performance psychology I use myself
• Musicality, style and expression across different repertoire
• Repertoire chosen for your voice and goals: opera, oratorio, art song (Lieder) and musical theatre
• Focused preparation for auditions, competitions, conservatory entry and ABRSM exams

MY TRAINING
• Master of Music in Opera, Dutch National Opera Academy, Amsterdam (Excellence Award)
• Master of Music in Vocal Performance with Distinction, Royal College of Music, London
• Graduate Diploma in Voice, Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory
• Bachelor of Music in Vocal Pedagogy with Honours, Moscow University for the Humanities
• Graduate of the International Opera Studio of Oper Köln

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Over 10 years of teaching, with students from age 6 to 99
• From complete beginners to conservatory applicants and professional singers
• Lessons in English, German or Russian

HOW I TEACH
Every lesson is built around you: your voice, your goals and your pace. I explain clearly why we do each exercise, so you understand your voice and can practise effectively between lessons. You'll leave each lesson knowing exactly what improved and what to work on next.

Whether you want to sing for joy, get ready for an exam or prepare for a career on stage, I'll help you get there with care, structure and professional standards.

Book your first lesson and let's discover what your voice can do. I look forward to hearing you sing!

Georgia

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My lessons are tailored to each student’s age, experience, and goals.

Children (7–12 years old)
For younger students, lessons focus on building confidence while making learning fun. We begin with simple vocal warm-ups and ear training to develop pitch and intonation, then move on to singing their favourite songs, encouraging good vocal habits in an enjoyable way.

Teenagers (12-17 years old)
With teenage students, we start with more structured vocal warm-ups and exercises. As we discover their natural voice, we work on developing a comfortable vocal range, improving technique, and applying these skills through songs that suit their voice and interests.

Adults and seniors (18+)
For adult students, lessons are usually divided into two parts. We begin with vocal technique, focusing on breathing, diaphragm support, scales, arpeggios, and intonation. We then apply these techniques through singing, helping you develop confidence, control, and healthy vocal habits. I will give you repertoire to study or we will study the pieces you have to prepare. The final goal will be to sing on a musical accompaniment.

Every student learns at a different pace. Some may spend more time building a solid technical foundation before moving on to more challenging repertoire, and that’s perfectly fine. My priority is to ensure that every student feels comfortable, supported, and confident throughout their vocal journey.

I teach children, teenagers, and adults and seniors from complete beginners to advanced singers. My classical training provides a strong technical foundation that can be applied to any musical style, whether you enjoy pop, musical theatre, jazz, rock, or classical singing. Whatever your age or experience, I’d love to help you discover and develop your voice. Let’s sing!

Youssef

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Communication is the most versatile and sought-after skill today. Whether it's to succeed in an oral exam, convince during a job interview, lead a professional meeting, or simply overcome shyness and express oneself clearly, speaking is something that can be learned and practiced.

I offer you tailored support to unlock your potential, structure your thinking and give impact to your interventions, both oral and written (in person or online).
The strategic focus of our work:
Ease and Oral Eloquence: In-depth work on non-verbal communication (posture, gaze, gestures) and paraverbal communication (voice management, intonation, rhythm, silences).

Managing stage fright and stress: Breathing and grounding techniques to overcome the fear of public speaking and transform stress into positive energy.

Structuring techniques: Learning impactful argumentative structures. How to capture attention from the first few seconds, maintain audience interest, and conclude with a powerful message.

Written expression techniques: Clarity of style, choice of vocabulary, writing of professional emails, reports or impactful speeches.

Francesca

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I am an Italian soprano, graduated from the Dutch National Opera Academy. I work as a soloist as a freelance singer, and I teach singing to students of different levels and ages for many years.
The most important thing during my lessons is to help the student find a healthy and comfortable way of singing!
During the first part of the lesson, we will focus on Technique and breathing, while during the second part of the lesson we will focus on the repertoire chosen together with the student, applying the aspect of the technique that we worked on previously in the lesson.

Hiyam

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Teaching the Arabic language
Explanation of lessons and rules
Learn spoken Saudi Arabian
Learn conversation, especially for foreign students
Books designed from the very beginning until mastering self-expression
Using verbs correctly and everyday sentences in an easy way
Preparing for exams and reviewing daily lessons
Read stories and improve the arts of recitation
Practice writing, spelling and drawing letters correctly
Introduce the student to himself fluently and confidently
Learning to recite poetry

I am a native Arabic speaker from Lebanon living in Saudi Arabia with years of experience teaching beginners. I use a variety of methods to make learning Arabic easy and enjoyable,
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your Arabic skills, I will customize the lessons to your level. I'll focus on the basics of Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and conversation, so you can start speaking Arabic with confidence

Don't wait any longer to start learning Arabic. Contact me today to schedule your first lesson.

Germán

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I am a Spanish teacher since 2018, I have taught in a private school in Turkey, and also I worked with Cervantes Institute in Istanbul, I am currently working with Cervantes Institute from Brussels. I have experience with all ages, lots of materials, and resources to share with you as a student. If you want to improve your Spanish language skills or take the DELE exam I can also help you since I am an examiner at all levels. My lessons are more about speaking we can have some grammar explanations but most of the time we will be speaking in order to improve what we are learning.

Cami

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Improve your skills to better manage your written communication: your objectives in terms of written communication may be diverse and the objective of these sessions is precisely to support you in better achieving them. So, how can we send a clear message, be impactful, create a difference and make an impact?

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, written communication is an activity based on techniques, tools, a method and know-how, reflecting the author's involvement in his writing.

➤ Relevant and successful written communication must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a match between the message received and the message sent. Coherence between form and content.

➤ So, how can you convince and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, enhance your content, address your interlocutors relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of your message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques, taking care of both substance and form, all in a professional or personal context. For this, there are very specific techniques.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of modules supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve one's written communication.

➤ To achieve your objective and overcome the blockages encountered through concrete techniques & a targeted methodology, it is a question of:
✓decode and use practical communication tools from great authors
✓highlight your text and enhance it to arouse interest
✓create consistency between the message sent and the message received
✓adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language
✓use sentences, phrases and expressions to be precise, simple, effective & engaging
✓write proactively and express/transmit your ideas/message clearly
✓propose a constructive solution to problems, while drawing on your own relational skills
✓enhance your potential for expression and creativity
✓connect your communication objectives (project, institution, values, ideas, demands, etc.) with the form of your expression
✓practical techniques to encourage reader engagement
✓Strengthen the structure of your communication and develop a convincing argument in order to sell your ideas and projects
✓better prepare your message and arguments; anticipating objections and delicate situations; by preparing and structuring an attractive and convincing presentation framework; by adequately managing difficult situations
(...)

➤ In short, each session combines adapted techniques & practical exercises, so that you can put them into practice immediately, and from the first session.

THE TRAINER
➤ With training from Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher trainer has specialized and has worked for more than 18 years in the field, in Europe and North America, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and careful methodology as the watchwords.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Basel-Neuchâtel-Berne-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

Brent

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Do you have trouble reading music? Do you love listening to music, but don't understand time signatures, keys or chords? Music theory often sounds abstract, but with the right explanation and concrete examples it suddenly becomes a lot more logical, and even fun :)

For whom?
- Beginner or advanced musicians who want to better understand what they are doing.
- Students preparing for music theory exams (e.g. music school, entrance exams).
- Independent artists/producers who want to deepen their musical knowledge.
- Anyone who is curious about the language behind music.

What can you expect?
- Clear explanation, at your own pace.
- Theory made immediately applicable with examples on the piano.
- Extra attention to insight instead of learning dry rules by heart.
- Tutoring fully tailored to your level and goal (classical, pop, songwriting, production, ...).

About me
I obtained a Grade 8 diploma in Music Theory and also a Grade 8 Piano from the Royal Schools of Music. In addition, I hold a diploma in Audio Engineering from Hofa College. I am active as a music artist and producer myself. Thanks to this combination of classical training and practical experience, I know how important it is to make theory understandable, concrete, and musical. I use my own piano during lessons to clarify everything visually and audibly.

Possible topics:
- Learn to read music.
- Scales, chords & harmony.
- Form and analysis (classical, jazz or pop).
- Rhythm, time signatures & tempo.
- Music theory for producers/songwriters.
- Songwriting.
- Preparation for exams or entrance tests.

Practical
- 1-on-1 lessons, online or live (if you don't live too far away).
- I provide materials, or we work with what you need.
- No prior knowledge required. Lessons adapted to your level.

🎶 Feel free to send me a message with your questions or goals. We'll see how I can best help you.

Qamille

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION (IN BRIEF):
➤Unleash your writing skills and finally realize your writing project!
Novels, short stories, life stories, theses, songs or simple texts: these workshops help you overcome your blocks and transform your ideas into vivid and inspiring stories.

➤ Together, we will work to:
-Overcome your fear of the blank page and awaken your creativity
-Develop style, vocabulary, coherence and authenticity
-Creating characters, settings, and captivating storylines
-Explore your imagination, your emotions, and your flaws to turn them into a strength
-Alternating theory and practice with concrete exercises and personalized feedback

➤ Proofreading, correction, optimization of your texts possible.
➤Objective: to write with pleasure, progress faster and bring your project to completion.

➤Let yourself be guided: your dream of writing can become a reality.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
➤Exploring and sharing the pleasure of words, building the stories that inhabit you, developing your expression, deepening your creativity, exploring contemporary writing, proposing a novel, short stories, a life story, an (auto)biography, a fiction, an essay, song lyrics, various texts or simply a report, a thesis, a report for professional or academic purposes... these are among the objectives of these workshops to deepen or initiate writing and realize one's aspirations by prioritizing the pleasure of writing based on elements of personalized pedagogy.

➤Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally complete your project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.
➤ Overcome your fears
➤ Discover the secret to producing high-quality writing that's 100% enjoyable and 0% writer's block.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, overcome your fear of writing. Isn't it frustrating to be consumed by the desire to write your project and yet unable to do so? Break down that insurmountable wall that's holding you back.

This involves combining improvements in form with refinements in content. For example, concrete techniques for starting your text and overcoming writer's block, feedback/suggestions on your texts, writing and style exercises based on a prompt, a series of precise/pragmatic recommendations and their implementation.

That is why, if your manuscript is stuck and you don't know how to start or continue it, if you have all the ideas but don't know what form they should take, if you want to save time in the creative process: let's build the architecture of your story together.

Learning objectives include:
• Discover writing, build confidence, let your own literary voice/path emerge, and unleash your imagination
• Studying and constructing a text, song lyrics...
• Calmly refine the style and create consistency between form and content
• Research and develop your vocabulary
• Acquire techniques and know-how to convey your message both clearly and simply
• Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others
• Explore your creativity and develop your expression
• To construct a complete story by creating characters, settings, lively scenes...
• Acquire and master practical writing tools, always with a focus on simplicity/simplification and efficiency (both in content and form)
• Discover contemporary writing and diversify your practice
• Acquire narrative techniques to engage in long stories

So, start, resume or finish a piece of writing you have dreamed of for a long time if you want to write but don't know where to start; if you have a story but don't know how to tell it; if you love to write but have lost your inspiration; if you have a manuscript buried in a drawer and you are afraid of failing.

To achieve this, the first step is to unleash your writing and let go: strengthen your imagination, explore your inspiration, and cultivate your originality. Next, turn your weaknesses into a driving force for writing by exploring your wounds to better utilize them and adopt an effective writing method. Finally, master writing techniques and bring characters to life while crafting captivating stories, controlling pacing, and developing suspenseful plots.

All this by combining theory and practical/concrete applications: writing assignments based on exercises and then within the framework of your project.

During the sessions, you will be guided in your writing project. The trainer will support you in your written communication and offer tools, while helping you to work on and/or optimize your style and imagination.

Proofreading, revising, correcting and formatting articles, theses, etc.: these options are also possible.

Furthermore, these sessions allow one to improve one's written communication and to study the different methods to achieve this (email, letter, report, presentation...), both in terms of content and form.

➤ THE TRAINER - TEACHER CONSULTANT
A graduate of a prestigious French Grande École and an Ivy League university in the United States, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences.

A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored teaching methods. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines customization, efficiency, and professionalism for rapid, visible results.

➤ LOCATIONS, TIMES

✓ Areas of intervention:
-Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lucerne)
-Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège)
-Luxembourg
-On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal)

✓ Currently: sessions are primarily conducted via videoconference – a format favored by almost all participants, as it combines the same high-quality interaction with great organizational flexibility. All content, notes, and recommendations are provided directly through the dedicated chat. Advantages: time savings (no travel), flexible scheduling, comfort, and eco-responsibility.

✓ Languages: French / English.

✓ Results: noticeable progress from 2 sessions (2025 study).

✓ Special offers: gift vouchers available all year round – an original and useful way to please your loved ones.

✓ Schedules to be defined together, adjusting as best as possible to your constraints.

✓ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need.

✓ Why choose this training?
-Because you benefit from international expertise at the service of your objectives.
-Because each session is personalized and you will leave with concrete tools.
-Because the approach is not theoretical: it is lively, interactive and results-oriented.
-Because you benefit from a motivating, supportive and stimulating environment, which promotes confidence and rapid progress.
-Because in just a few sessions, you will already notice a tangible difference.

Michaël

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These courses are primarily aimed at beginners or false beginners wishing to learn the violin on a solid foundation, in a progressive and motivating way.

Trained in classical and chamber music by a conservatory professor, I have developed an approach to the violin that is both rigorous and accessible, always keeping the pleasure of playing as the objective.

We work on the essential fundamentals: posture, bow hold, intonation, tone, and basic musicality. Emphasis is placed on a clear progression adapted to each student.

Each lesson is personalized according to your pace and objectives, whether it's to discover the instrument, consolidate the basics or evolve towards a more expressive style of playing.

Courses are available in French or English.

Mark

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🎹 Classical Piano (beginners to advanced, children & adults)

🎼 Music Theory & Ear Training (Solfège)

🎓 Preparation for auditions and entrance exams to music schools, colleges, conservatories, and universities

Lessons are available online or in person (depending on location).

I teach in English and Russian.

Every lesson is tailored to your goals. Whether you’re:

* starting from scratch,
* preparing for auditions,
* improving your piano technique,
* or simply playing for enjoyment,

I’ll create a personalized learning plan that fits your level and interests.

My teaching focuses not only on technique, but also on developing musicality, creativity, confidence, and a genuine understanding of music.

I look forward to meeting you!

Anželika

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I offer individual music theory and piano lessons tailored to your level, goals, and musical interests. Whether you are a complete beginner, a music student preparing for exams, or simply want to understand music better, we can build the lessons around what you need.
Music theory lessons can include notation, harmony, rhythm, ear training, analysis, sight-reading, and general musicianship. Piano lessons can focus on technique, repertoire, sight-reading, and developing a stronger understanding of the music you play.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Musicology and have professional experience teaching music theory. I am currently studying Sonology at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague, with a focus on sound, electronic and contemporary music.

Anna-Lisa

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Do you want to pass your German A-levels in 2027 with confidence and good grades? Then you've come to the right place.

I am a state-certified translator and have been preparing students for the German Abitur (university entrance exam) for years, achieving targeted and successful results. I know the exam requirements inside and out – text analysis, discussion, characterization, knowledge of historical periods, and the oral exam – and I will show you how to complete the tasks in a structured and high-scoring manner under time pressure.

The lessons are completely individualized: We specifically address your knowledge gaps, practice the most important command words, and build the exam confidence you need. Everything takes place online and is precisely tailored to your level and goals – whether you're preparing for written exams, oral exams, or the entire Abitur (university entrance qualification).

Many of my students have achieved noticeably better results and significantly more self-confidence thanks to my clear and calm teaching methods. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to schedule a free trial lesson. I look forward to meeting you.

Alexandra

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Having grown up speaking Afrikaans and studied it throughout my schooling, I have a strong understanding of the language and its everyday use. I particularly enjoy helping English speakers discover Afrikaans, as I can explain similarities and differences between the two languages and anticipate common learning difficulties.

Lessons can include conversational practice, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. Whether you are a complete beginner, learning Afrikaans for personal reasons, connecting with family or simply interested in another language, I will adapt our lessons to your needs.

My approach is relaxed, patient and encouraging, with an emphasis on practical communication and building confidence. I believe that language learning should be enjoyable, interactive and relevant to everyday life!