Instruments:
- Voice
Services:
- Music Appreciation
Languages:
- English
- Mandarin
Throughout my musical life, singing has always played an irreplaceable role. I think we all know that our voice, or the voicing system, is not only an instrument but also the core of our daily expressions. We use this system every day. In fact, we use our voices too often that we think it is just a small thing that we do not seem to pay a lot of attention to. Thus, a lot of us have never really think about whether they are using their voicing system correctly. In the world of pop music, one of the most important concepts and singing strategy is SLS (Speech Level Singing) suggesting that our singing should be as easy as when we are speaking normally, no matter the range. However, Over the years of my vocal training and the observation I have done as I am doing them, I found the bug in it is that some, if not a lot of us, are not using our voices correctly when we speak. One small example is that some of us either undersupport or oversupport their voice when speaking. Thus if we cannot use our voice even when we are speaking, how can we take that into singing and call it the right technique? Therefore, I would always start by helping my student find the "healthy" way to create sound using their voicing system---how to speak healthily, and by refining all these "little bricks, and foundation of the building" we can make sure that the "building is stable and can last longer".
I am currently a 3rd-year student majoring in Music Performance at Concordia University with CCM (Commercial Contemporary Music, aka. pop singing) (specifically, Ballad, Folk, R&B, Softcore Rock, and also Chinese style pop songs) as my primary domain of expertise. Besides, I have also had some cross training that involves classical and musical theatre voice training together with several years of vocal training and performance experience from the age of 9 to nowadays.
The story of my musical education can be traced back to when I was 4 years old. I have shown a high enthusiasm and talent in music and respond well to music even as a baby. So my parent decided to have me learn singing with a senior professor at the Chinese Central College of Music, which is the enlightenment of my musical and vocal studies. I stopped after a year because of family issues and restarted learning to sing at the age of 9. I am very lucky to have a very professional and approachable voice teacher who has unlocked my full potential and talent in singing. It was at that time that I was exposed to more intensive vocal training and performance opportunities. Having participated in the Children Choir (北京七色光合唱团) (does not have an English name) established by the Beijing Centural TV Channel aside from the vocal studies I was pursuing, I am able to say that I have a considerable amount of performance experience, which is still the foundation that supports my performances now.
Childhood and adolescence (in China): I have been singing with the Child Choir (北京七色光合唱团）(does not have an English name) established and sponsored by Beijing TV Channel. Altogether, I have gained a lot of opportunities to perform, from solo performances at school competitions, and art festivals in an auditorium, to the performance with the choir at the Spring Festival Gala stage held by the Chinese Central TV Channel.
Adulthood: Solo half recital (with accompaniment) for my voice private study at Concordia University (Oscar Peterson Concert Hall); Performance in Chamber Ensemble class at Concordia University (Oscar Peterson Concert Hall); Performances on mini concerts held by my private study professor.
Able to coach Chinese popular music; Able to help students with Mandarin dictions and articulations in singing (or speaking)
30 Minutes: $39.00
45 Minutes: $49.00
60 Minutes: $59.00
There is a one-time registration fee of 25 $ charged with the first lessons. All Taxes are included in prices, if applicable
NOTE: Your Credit card will be charged ONLY when the first lesson is set up and confirmed with the teacher