Italian and French diction for opera singers.

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Understanding what you sing is fundamental if you want to consider an operatic career. We are musicians-singers who carry the music but also a text.
Each language has its specific saying, the exact pronunciation of vowels, diphthongs and consonants to which is added the exact way of modifying these vowels and diphthongs at the different levels of the tessitura. A good pronunciation is also the vector of a good and healthy vocal emission. Between two excellent singers, a casting director will prefer the one with perfect diction.
For 20 years I taught French diction for singers at the G.Verdi Conservatory in Milan. Currently, I teach Italian diction for singers at the Ecole Normale de Musique A. Cortot in Paris. I currently live in Luxembourg and I can help you if you need to prepare an opera role or any other repertoire in Italian or French.
This work can be done by webcam with advanced singers.

Location

Online from Germany

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

French

English

Italian

German

Skills

Opera

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Carmen

5.0

(20)

My name is Carmen and I am an opera singer. I studied at the PI Chaykovsky Conservatory in Moscow and the famous Santa Cecilia Conservatory in Rome. I attended many masterclasses in Russia, Italy and Austria with Edda Moser, Renata Scotto, Nino Machaidze etc. I was also a soloist in the Vatican Choir.

For several years, I have been working as a singing teacher in Brussels. I offer courses in English, French, Russian and Italian. I teach children from 6 years old (beginners or more experienced). I offer a wide variety of breathing and singing techniques.

Musically,

Riccardo

5.0

(20)

My pedagogy is holistic in nature and is inspired by different techniques transmitted by the teachers who have guided me and continue to follow me today.
The format I want to offer is as follows:
first I listen to the learner to find together the best learning method,
then I offer him physical warm-up exercises.
I continue with vocalizations adapted to his level and his needs.
Then, while applying a vocal technique aimed at the balance of the thoraco-abdominal breathing,
I accompany him in reading the text for a progressive approach to the interpretation of the piece.
PSI strongly recommend using the voice recorder.

Maria

5.0

(20)

Hello! I am a professional opera singer, soprano, and current soloist at the Cologne Opera (Germany) bringing real-stage experience, performance psychology, and high-level technical discipline into every lesson. My background includes a Master of Music in Opera (Distinction) from the Dutch National Opera Academy in Amsterdam, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance (Distinction) from the Royal College of Music in London, and a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from the Moscow University of the Humanities. The combination of elite performance training and 8 years of teaching experience allow me to train my students at the highest standard and achieve measurable progress and great results.

I work with dedicated singers at every stage of development, from complete beginners to professionals. I can successfully prepare you for auditions and exams, build a reliable vocal technique and stamina, expand range and develop musicality and understanding of various repertoire demands. Together we can work on diverse repertoire - from opera and oratorio arias to Lieder and music theater depending on your needs and preferences.

If you’re serious about developing your voice with professional-level guidance - I am very excited to see you in my class!

Georgia

5.0

(20)

My classes are different depending on your level and age.

With children from 7 to 12, we start by doing easy vocalization and start training the ear with intonation, we then have fun singing your favorite songs.

With teenagers, I also start with some vocalization, a little more elaborate. Depending on the student's capabilities, we start establishing a comfortable range for them and then proceed to singing.

For my older students ideally, I divide our lesson into 2 sections. We work on respiration and how the diaphragm works. We do scales and arpeggios and work on intonation. We then proceed to singing and putting into practice our technique. Some students might need more technique before they actually sing, I like to take things slowly and make sure the student feels confident and comfortable singing.

I teach children, teenagers, and adults, from beginners to more advanced. Classical training enables you to sing in any kind of way, so don’t hesitate and let’s sing!

Anzor

5.0

(20)

Hello, I’m a professional opera singer and I’d love to share my knowledge with you. I will help you to find your voice and help you with technical difficulties .
The goal is to build a perfect instrument, so that singing will become easy, fun and pleasure for you as a singer and for your listeners.
These classes will be useful for beginners as well as for intermediates of all ages.
I know how challenging it can be to sing freely, which is why I carry out my lessons in an easy and comfortable way.

I’m looking forward to singing with you.

Elena

5.0

(20)

Hello!

I’m Elena, I’m Italian and I’m an opera singer, currently actively performing in the contemporary field :)
On top of my artistic career, which is now 20+ years old, I have 10 years of solid everyday experience in the musical teaching field, with particular regards for online teaching.
My specialties are: teaching opera voice and kids’ vocality. For both of these, any level, even absolute beginner is 100% welcome!

I’ve been training children and teens ever since I graduated from my position at La Scala children choir at 18 years old. I love working with kids, and it warms my heart to think of how many little faces I have already had the privilege of meeting thanks to this career. I have helped so many access to the children choirs of their respective cities, and with so many many others I have simply participated in their musical learning journey, which makes me equally proud and happy.

Teaching adults is a completely different matter, of course, but it’s probably even more thrilling to me because it allows me to spend the day navigating the fascinating routes of lyrical singing technique. I know how opera studies can be confusing - to say the least; I try my best to represent a safe place for anybody who wants to explore this ancient form of art, as well as to clarify its key points and guide my students to building a correct repertoire.

I give lessons for any kind of purpose:
- learning music
- improving musicality
- preparing an audition
- finding our own voice
- overcoming insecurity

Everybody is different, so everybody has their own path to go through; I cater my lessons to the pupil’s needs, and even if the method is always classical, I make sure that the hour of lesson is a fun moment as well as a learning experience.
Music is life and life is fun!

If what you have read interests you, I’m here to answer all your questions, so don’t be afraid: write me and I’ll see how I can help you!

During the lesson, we will take the time to get to know each other better, assess levels and goals, and start to work on them already.

I can’t wait to meet you!

Francesca

5.0

(20)

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.

Ketevan

5.0

(20)

My teaching method is very easy, because I explain with the simple words. I show my students an examples how to breath correctly, how to make beautiful sounds, as I'm in Italy I can teach bel canto. My goal is to make my students sing with clear intonation, good support , with good pronunciation etc. I have an experience of working with the children also.
I give lessons for any kind of purpose:
- learning music
- improving musicality
- preparing an audition
- finding our own voice
- overcoming insecurity
I can help you to train your ear, how to pronunce in Italian, German, Russian, French, English.
For the children I have an exceptional program, because I have to be very careful for them.

Egle

5.0

(20)

My course is aimed at anyone who wants to learn to sing.
This can be classical, jazz or pop singing.

I teach online. I have students from all over the world - USA, India, Indonesia, Mexico, China, Germany, Romania, Italy, Switzerland etc.

Beginners, intermediate and professional singers who have technical difficulties will feel themselves comfortable during my lessons.

For me, it is important that after each singing lesson the student would feel he has made a little progress.
I work with vocal exercises, correct and healthy breathing technique and posture for the first 20-30 minutes and then we move to the musical pieces - songs or arias.

Repertoire will be chosen together with the student, paying a special attention to the sustainability and development of his/her voice.

I put a special emphasis on expanding the voice range and interpretation of every piece.

Anne

5.0

(20)

Hello !
I am a singing teacher and public speaking coach.

QUALIFICATION :
# State diploma of singing teacher. Classical to contemporary
# DEMde chant
# Diploma of completion of studies from the Versailles Baroque Music Center (bachelor's degree level)
# State diploma for classical to contemporary singing teacher.

❤️The courses are aimed at ALL AUDIENCE: children from 9 years old, adolescents, adults, seniors and people with disabilities.
Discover or develop your voice in a caring, stimulating and demanding environment!
Discover your true VOCAL IDENTITY by learning vocal techniques in a good mood:

Work on posture and physical relaxation
Work on breathing and vocal support
Discovery of the repertoire that suits you and that you like (guidance and advice)
Work on style
Managing stage fright, etc.
Public speaking support

Marion

5.0

(20)

I believe everyone can sing, and it is one of the most extraordinary and fun things to do!

Hello everyone!
My name is Marion and I come from France. I have been a musician for as long as I can remember. I started when I was a kid as a trumpet player. I played in many different kinds of orchestras and had a lot of fun with this instrument, but it was nothing compare to my love for singing! This is why I decided to become a professional opera singer and I want to share my passion about singing!

What do I offer?
Classical singing lessons for all levels with a focus on opera, songs, oratorio and choir repertoire.
I am based in Utrecht. You are welcome to come to my place, but I can also come to the students.
Lessons can be taught in English or in French, but I also speak a little bit of Dutch.

What will you learn?
The fundamental elements of classical singing such as breathing, posture and resonances for example but also styles, pronunciation, interpretation and repertoire. An important aspect I want to approach in a singing lesson is how to help you find your own voice, both in a technical and in an interpretative sense.
I can also guide you with anything solfège related like how to use and read a score or how to learn a song by heart.

What is my philosophy about singing and pedagogy?
I believe the best way to develop and improve a skill is when the students feel that they are in a safe place where they can dare to experiment but also have fun. This is an essential part of the process of music making and I try to bring fun and enjoyment to every lesson!

I hope we will be in touch soon for a lesson.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, I will be happy to have a chat with you!
I look forward to meeting you!

About me:
I started my musical studies in my home country in France, at the Conservatoire de Caen and the Conservatoire de Rennes before coming to The Netherlands where I finished my
voice bachelor’s degree at Het Conservatorium van Amsterdam in June 2018.
Two years later I graduated from the Dutch National Opera Academy where
I performed the role of Tigrane in Händel’s Radamisto, The Countess of
Dunmow in Berkeley’s A Dinner Engagement, Arsace in Graun’s Cesare and Cleopatra and Fiordiligi in Mozart's Così fan tutte.
Nowadays, I am a freelance soprano working in the Netherlands and in Belgium as a soloist and as a choir singer. I often participate in productions with the choir of the Dutch National Opera in Amsterdam, the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen in Antwerp or the Groot Omroepkoor in Hilversum.
I was one of the laureates of the edition 2020/2021 of the Dutch Classical
Talent Tour & Award, and I recently won the Handel Choir Jubilee Award.

Inès

5.0

(20)

Hello,

I offer singing lessons for all levels, in contemporary music but also in operatic singing (classical music) as well as extreme techniques like screaming and vocal fry.

Having graduated from the Carcassonne Conservatory with a diploma in music and a professional singing career, I will help you to better understand your voice, free it, strengthen it and gain confidence.
My goal is to help you develop a healthy, effective technique tailored to your needs, whether you are a beginner or already experienced.

Teaching is a true passion for me. Since each voice is unique, I create a personalized program for each student, based on their objectives: expanding their vocal range, improving their power, singing without fatigue, preparing for an audition, working on a specific piece, or discovering a new vocal aesthetic.

The lessons take place in a supportive, attentive and progressive environment, always with respect for your instrument.

Eva

5.0

(20)

Thanks to the pedagogical training I am currently completing in addition to my vocal training, I can support you in the best possible way in training your voice.

This is what a typical lesson with me looks like: first, we warm up your voice with vocalizations and various exercises. Then we work on a piece that's tailored to your current skill level and preferences. Requests are always welcome.

I am a very open, positive, and warm person, and I design my lessons to ensure that fun is also a key part of the experience. It's very important to me that you enjoy singing and that we can laugh together.

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Do you sing in a group and would like some outside input, tips and tricks for performances, to improve your vocal technique and gain confidence? Feel free to contact me! Both regular lessons and targeted preparation for performances are possible.

Monika

5.0

(20)

I’m Monika, a professional mezzo-soprano and voice performer with many years of stage and teaching experience. I help people develop a healthy, expressive and confident voice – and a strong, authentic presence – for classical singing, crossover styles or speaking.

What we can work on:

Classical singing technique: breath, support, resonance, range, legato

Lieder, opera and oratorio repertoire, musicality and interpretation

Voice & presence for speaking: projection, clarity, body language, authenticity

Stage presence, performance nerves, connecting emotion and voice

Improvisation and creative exploration for those who are curious

Lessons are tailored to you: we start from where you are and build step by step, with clear exercises and music that fit your voice and personality. I teach motivated beginners, advanced amateurs and professionals.

I teach in English or German, online or in person.

Leila

5.0

(20)

Hi!
I'm Leila, a French-Austrian opera singer, trained in France and Germany.
In my singing lessons, I focus on developing a healthy, sustainable technique, while helping students discover untapped potential and find fulfillment in singing. My approach is based on listening, physical awareness and flexibility, allowing the technique to develop organically and understanding what works best for each person individually.

As we work on pieces, I also focus on the musical aspects of singing such as intonation and phrasing, as well as the artistic dimension: expression, interpretation, language, and stylistic awareness.
Lessons take place in a comfortable, supportive atmosphere where curiosity and enjoyment are encouraged.
The goal is to help you get to know your own instrument more deeply, develop confidence, and ultimately find the greatest pleasure and freedom in singing.

My expertise as an trained French-Austrian opera singer, is in the opera repertoire going from baroque to modern, as well as german Lied, French songs, and classical musicals.

I am French, bord in London and my father is Austrian, so I'm comfortable teaching in all 3 languages.
I work with beginners as well as more advanced students.

Don't hesitate to write me if you're interested in taking lessons!