Contemporary Singing Lessons / Vocal Coaching (Folk, Jazz, Pop, World Music; Beginner to Advanced)

From 96 C$ /h

LESSON BREAKDOWN:

Singing lessons last an hour, which is roughly divided into the following:

· Bodywork for tension release, e.g. physical stretches (10-15mins)

· Vocal warmups, e.g. lip and tongue trills on various ascending and descending scales (20-30mins)

· Repertoire chosen by you (20-30mins)

This structure acts as a general guideline only, which may vary depending on individual needs. Usually beginner singers will need to spend more time on basic technique at first before being able to tackle repertoire for half an hour.

Experienced singers will typically spend more time on repertoire, but might need guidance on vocal stamina when touring or mastering advanced techniques like mix, belt, and twang.

Sometimes I might have to step outside of the lesson plan to explain an anatomical concept or address an issue such as performance anxiety. So there’s plenty of flexibility built into the sessions too.

Repertoire you choose can be performed in a variety of languages, including English, Croatian / Serbian / Bosnian, French, Spanish, Italian, or German. I speak most of these languages either fluently or conversationally, and I have sung repertoire in all of them. So I’m comfortable working with them.

In terms of musical accompaniment, my students often use backing tracks found on YouTube. If that is not available, I can arrange a simple accompaniment on guitar.

Singers who are musicians may likewise choose to accompany themselves on their instrument. If a singer does not play an instrument but is interested in pursuing that, I can offer some guidance on beginner to intermediate guitar or basic piano. For those interested in artist development, I also coach beginner to advanced songwriting strategies, with a specialty in lyrics.

Lastly, singing can feel a little vulnerable sometimes. Though I am not a therapist, I am a trauma-informed practitioner and can provide a safe space for you to express any emotions or thought patterns that might pop up during lessons. If something appears in session that I am not qualified to address, I'm happy to refer you to the appropriate medical or therapeutic practitioner.

And that's it! Please let me know if you have any questions. I would be happy to answer them.

Looking forward to working with you!

Extra information

Lessons are conducted over Zoom. Please ensure that you have a high-speed internet connection and a desktop computer (the sound does not get captured as well over mobile phone).

Location

Online from Canada

About Me

My name is Luca Anamaria. I am a singer-songwriter, vocal coach, and artist mentor. With over 20 years of performance experience coupled with training in vocal anatomy and vocal pedagogy, I help clients evolve into confident, stage-ready singers and artists.

Education

GENERAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (International Relations), University of Toronto (2010)

VOICE EDUCATION

-2012-present: studied classical and contemporary vocal technique and repertoire under the guidance of six mentors, including Canadian mezzo-soprano Sonya Sweeney

-2023: earned a certificate of completion from the Vocal Educator Toolkit run by Elle Holiday (singer and speech-language pathologist) at Australia's VocaLab on vocal anatomy and physiology, voice care, intermediate singing problem solving, and pedagogy techniques

-2023: Twang Masterclass (VocaLab)

-2024: Build Your Belt Masterclass (VocaLab)

-2024-ongoing: Vocology and Voice Pedagogy Courses, Voice Study Centre (Associate College of the University of Essex)

SONGWRITING EDUCATION

-2019-present: studied songwriting under the mentorship of Canadian songwriter, musician, recording artist, and producer Paul Linklater

-2019: participated in the Toronto Songwriting School Workshop Series (Long and McQuade)

-2016-2020: studied songwriting methodologies of Pat Pattison (Professor of Lyrics and Poetry, Berklee College of Music) and Jack Perricone (Chair Emeritus of Songwriting, Berklee College of Music)

-member of the Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)

GUITAR EDUCATION

-2009-present: studied classical and contemporary guitar technique and repertoire under the guidance of four mentors, including Canadian classical guitarist Michael Kolk

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

-over a decade of varied performance experience, including founding, leading, and playing in a three-part acoustic band (The Silk Roots), singing in a choir, and performing at concerts organized by members of Croatia's diaspora community in Canada

-started uploading performances online to YouTube (600+ subscribers) and Instagram (1.1K+ followers)

-member of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA)

Experience / Qualifications

I have over 20 years of performance experience as a singer-songwriter.

In 2023, I was professionally trained in vocal anatomy by a speech-language pathologist (Elle Holiday, VocaLab). From 2024 to 2026, I completed over 120hrs of courses in vocal pedagogy at the Voice Study Centre (Associate College, University of Essex, United Kingdom).

For over a decade, I also worked as a Senior Analyst and Advisor in government, breaking down complex problems into clear guidance, so that government executives and decision makers could act with confidence.

After leaving the government in 2024, I started my vocal coaching business. I now use those same analytical skills to cut through the noise and make confusing vocal technique simple and effective, taking singers and artists from shy to stage ready.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Croatian