Pitch issues can affect any singer, especially during live performances, where nerves, stress, and distractions can interfere with your vocal control. As a vocal coach, you can help your client overcome pitch issues by using a combination of techniques, exercises, and feedback. Here are some tips to help your client sing on pitch and deliver a great performance.
Before you can help your client fix their pitch issues, you need to identify the root cause of their problem. Pitch issues can stem from various factors, such as poor breath support, lack of ear training, vocal fatigue, or psychological barriers. To assess the root cause, you can use tools such as a tuner, a recorder, or a piano to measure your client's accuracy and consistency. You can also ask your client questions about their vocal habits, goals, and challenges to understand their mindset and motivation.
In some instances (not all of course, but some), it is a matter of focusing not on the pitch but on the vowel. Try that first, and see if perhaps that can fix a large percentage of the issues before moving on to tighten up what is left.
Here are my top 3 tips: ?? Warm up your voice well in advance. This does not mean that you should do this at full volume and at an extreme pitch. No sprinter would sprint while warming up. ?? think less - I know this sounds a bit strange... but the more you think negatively about sounds, the more your body will "obey" and tense up. ?? have fun on stage and make sure you have good in-ear monitoring - if you have to shout to be heard, pressure is inevitable. #VoiceWarmUp #PositiveThinking #OnStageFun #InEarMonitoring #PerformanceTips #VocalHealth #MusicianLife #StagePresence #SoundQuality #MusicPerformance #StagePressure #VoiceCare
Posture and incorrect breathing: Correct posture: strength comes from the back, keep your weight on your little toes, concentrate on breathing OUT then relax your chest and let the air come in by itself. Use aspirated consonants like T & P at the end of words to facilitate this.
Lo primero es ver si la desafinación le ocurre en una canción o en todas. Si le ocurre en todas, el foco de trabajo es la mejora de la afinación en general. Si solo le ocurre en esa canción, analizar la canción y ver porque ocurre la desafinación. Lo más común cuando ocurre en una canción es por la elección errónea del tono de la canción. Con lo que cambiando el tono es muy probable se corrija por completo. En caso de que la persona tenga desafinación constante es un trabajo que puede llevar meses incluso a?os.
We do like a Pro Athlete would. We train and train weeks before the performance, as we want the singer not to overthink while performing. We also keep expectations at bay and do reality checks, showing live acoustics performances of their favourite musicians. In the beginning, it is less about overcoming and "perfection" and more about reducing the number of pitch shifts and quickly bouncing back to pitch while still in the song!
Once you have identified the root cause of your client's pitch issues, you can develop a practice routine that addresses their specific needs and goals. A practice routine should include warm-ups, exercises, and songs that challenge your client's vocal range, agility, and intonation. You can use scales, intervals, arpeggios, and melodies to help your client improve their ear training and pitch recognition. You can also use feedback, such as a mirror, a camera, or a metronome, to help your client monitor their posture, expression, and rhythm.
As a vocal coach, you can help your client overcome pitch issues by providing constructive feedback that highlights their strengths and areas for improvement. You can use positive reinforcement, such as praise, encouragement, and rewards, to boost your client's confidence and motivation. You can also use constructive criticism, such as suggestions, corrections, and examples, to help your client improve their technique and performance. You should balance your feedback with empathy, honesty, and respect, and tailor it to your client's personality and learning style.
Correct posture: strength comes from the back, keep your weight on your little toes, concentrate on breathing OUT then relax your chest and let the air come in by itself. Use aspirated consonants like T & P at the end of words to facilitate this.
Le respect de la personne en soi, de son histoire, de son don est déjà un pas de géant et permet à l’élève de se rendre compte de son potentiel. Le but n’étant pas de se concentrer en premier lieu sur un résultat performant et impressionnant vocalement, mais plut?t une prise de conscience de son identité, et ce dont il est capable.
Another way to help your client overcome pitch issues is to encourage them to experiment with different vocal styles, genres, and techniques. Experimentation can help your client discover new possibilities, expand their repertoire, and develop their artistic identity. You can suggest your client to try singing in different keys, tempos, dynamics, and emotions, and to explore different vocal effects, such as vibrato, falsetto, or distortion. You can also challenge your client to sing along with different instruments, backing tracks, or singers, and to improvise or create their own melodies.
Se laisser carte blanche ! Les expérimentations doivent être aussi uniques que chaque élève. Ne mettre aucune limite, ne pas avoir peur du ridicule à partir du moment où c’est utile et constructif pour l’élève ! Que ce soit avec ou sans instruments, dans telle ou telle posture, avec tel ou tel langage… Soyez créatifs !
One of the best ways to help your client overcome pitch issues during live performances is to simulate live scenarios in your coaching sessions. Simulating live scenarios can help your client practice their stage presence, cope with their nerves, and deal with unexpected situations. You can create live scenarios by using props, such as a microphone, a speaker, or a spotlight, and by adding elements of realism, such as an audience, a timer, or a noise. You can also vary the level of difficulty, such as the size of the venue, the type of the crowd, or the genre of the music.
Finally, you can help your client overcome pitch issues by supporting their growth as a singer and as a person. You can support your client's growth by setting realistic and measurable goals, tracking their progress, and celebrating their achievements. You can also support your client's growth by providing ongoing guidance, resources, and referrals, and by encouraging them to seek feedback, opportunities, and challenges. You can also support your client's growth by building a rapport, a trust, and a friendship with them, and by showing them that you care about their success and happiness.
Se concentrer sur ? l’être ? avant de se concentrer sur ??le faire??. Ce que nous disons commence par une pensée et cette pensée émane de nous, de ce que nous sommes. Soyons ce que nous disons, disons ce que nous sommes, et ce, de la meilleure manière possible !