Voice coaching – in the studio or online

Breathing and Voice Training
Artistic Profile
Preparation for Exams and Castings
Character and Performance
Student concerts

Mental Training
Breathing Types
Last but not least: Emotions

 

Ensemble

Songwriting

Teaching Supervision

Seminars

Vocal Coaching and Voice Coaching

in Hamburg Eimsbüttel

Voice coaching

The approach of my training is based on creativity and flexibility. I want to reach each singer – individually, and according to every single moment. The natural function of the voice is where I start, singing should always feel organic and effortless. The means that get us there depend on your learning preferences as well as your condition on the day: Feeling, hearing, movement, touch, expression, anatomy, technique, relaxation/tension, work on the text, emotionsl challenges… The aims of my teaching include exercises in vocal balance and placement, the modal and falsetto registers, navigating the passaggio, expanding range, and broadening timbre and vocal colors (overtones), as well as increasing vocal power, endurance, agility and dynamics – and the ability to use these skills fully and with all your courage! Breathing and vocal exercises are individually developed to meet the personal demands of each singer and their repertoire. I teach nearly every vocal style, e.g. Classical, Pop/Rock, Jazz, Musical, Chanson.

Artistic Work/Artistic Profile

I want to support your personal expression. Together, we work on text interpretation and performance, stylistics and improvisation. I find that experimenting through play and fun is a great basis for this work.

I love to work with you on sharpening your artistic profile and I’m happy to help you develop your potential in your music, on stage, and as an artist.

Preparation for Exams and Castings

I provide advice on your choice of material; musical and technical coaching on your songs; performance practice and evaluation; advice for handling exam situations. If needed, I also support you with aural training, harmonics and rhythm training.

Work on Character and Performance

We focus on: text and character interpretation; vocal, body and facial expression; stylistics; props and microphone work; stage use; building rapport with the audience; coping with stage fright; and (further) development of stage personas.

Student Concerts

Our concerts provide a supportive, encouraging atmosphere.  You take your first steps onto the stage, try out experimental material, or test your latest songs. We film the concerts to assess our work and plan next steps.

You can sing solo, join our choir and ensemble projects, or sing a duet. Bring your friends and family – and let’s have fun together and party after the show with drinks and a buffet.

Voice Coaching 55 min 76 €; 3-month package with 5 lessons 350 €, Coaching/Supervision 55 min 85 €

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance for studio sessions (Fruchtallee) and 24 hours in advance for online classes.

Smile smile smile
and ground ground ground

Max Christensen

Mental Training

Through an exact knowledge of their structures, we can teach our bodies new patterns of movement much more easily. My understanding of anatomy and physiology function is based on a model that stems from osteopathy and work with fascia, such as myofascial release. The common imagery used in voice coaching instructions (“lead your voice into the back of your head“, ”sing with your legs,” etc.) becomes explainable in a physical way and can be achieved by the singer through a combination of anatomical understanding, physical self-awareness and intentional modulation.

Last but not least: Emotions

Beginners and pros in particular often face the same challenge. Both groups are prone to blocking themselves: fear of failing, stage fright and self-criticism can eat up a lot of our energy. Practicing self-awareness and boosting self-esteem are core issues for me, applicable to far more in life than just singing.

„When the children paint, they paint whatever comes out of their mind. They do not paint in order to please people…they put out whatever comes out of their mind. So in the same way I feel that we need to do the same. We need to first…express our own positive side and our own good things. And when we are able to do that, then only maybe we are able to actually do something that`s acceptable and helpful to the others.“

S.H. XVII. Karmapa Trinley Dordje

 

Ensemble, a Cappella

 

We focus on: harmony, intonation, musical work, and groove; group presentation, repertoire selection, arrangement, concept, and organization.

 

Songwriting

 

I offer: help with the harmonization of song lines; advice on how to sharpen content and texts; ideas on how to highlight your personal talents and specializations; assistance with technical singing problems.

 

Seminars

 

Voice Regeneration
On Stage!
Stagefright
Ensemble Singing
Microphone Work
Breath, Voice, Yoga (with Freda Louisa Leverkühn)
Songwriting
Voice Basics