Online Singing Lessons With Camille van Niekerk
30 Day Beginner Course with Camille
Camille van Niekerk is the instructor for this 30 day course for beginners. Camille van Niekerk is a singer and vocal instructor in Southern California with roots in musical theater, dancing, directing, and playing roles such as Belle in Beauty & the Beast, Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors, and Gabriella in High School Musical.
Key to Perfect Pitch and Intonation
Pitch and intonation are essential to great vocal technique. Camille demonstrates how to effectively improve your singing by focusing on pitch accuracy with these simple tips.
Steps To Better Phrasing
Why do some performances sound boring, while others sound polished and interesting? Many times, it’s phrasing that makes the difference! It’s one thing to sing the right notes; it’s another thing to make music. Camille breaks down phrasing for beginners in this tutorial.
Mastering Vibrato
Vibrato adds life and expression to singing. Camille is ready to show you how to develop your vibrato naturally in this tutorial.
How To Sing Like a Pop Star
Pop music emerged as a distinct style in the 1950’s, although it’s evolved a lot since then, and it continues to change as music evolves. In this tutorial, Camille will take a broad look at pop singing and define some characteristics present in the majority of contemporary pop styles.
Getting Better Tone
While we all have a general sound that comes naturally to us, we can develop and explore different tone qualities within our voice. In this tutorial, Camille shows you different tones, with tips on how to achieve consistent tonal quality throughout your range.
Runs and Embellishments
Do you want to learn how to riff and run like your favorite artists? If so, this tutorial is for you! You’ll learn how to create runs from scratch and break down complicated runs you hear.
Perform Like a Pro
Does the thought of performing absolutely terrify you? Most singers experience a mix of both anxiety and excitement. In this tutorial, Camille shares the best game plan for a perfect performance.
Advanced Warmups
Warmups for intermediate and advanced singers looking for a challenge!
Beginner Warmups
Easy and must-learn warmups for beginners!
Healthy and Strong Belting
Belting! It’s high. It’s loud. It’s impressive. And it’s on nearly every singer’s list to master. If you sing pop, rock, musical theater, or country music, this tutorial is for you!
Performance Warmups
Do you have a performance coming up? Maybe an audition? Before it’s performance time, you’ll want to make sure that you warm up your voice. But what kinds of warm-ups should you use? Keep watching for Camille's tutorial on performance warm-ups!
Daily Warmups
Are you looking for a quick, comprehensive warm-up? If so, check out our daily warm-up tutorial! With just 8 exercises, you can use this tutorial as your go-to warm-up routine to keep your voice in shape.
Classical Singing
This tutorial on classical technique will get you started finding your classical tone, whether your goal is to learn classical repertoire, be a better choral singer, or build a solid foundation so you can branch into other styles knowing how to get the most out of your voice.
Breath Control Like A Pro
Ever wonder how professional singers are able to hold a note forever? Watch this tutorial on pro breath control, and learn how to build up your stamina so you can master those long notes and phrases.
Avoiding Bad Vocal Technique
We talk a lot about good vocal techniques. But what would be considered bad techniques? And how do we avoid them? Watch this tutorial to learn about the three most common bad techniques, and how to avoid them in your singing.
How to Sing Country
Where are my country singers at? If you love country music and would like to learn more about singing in a country style, this tutorial is for you! Singers of any genre and experience level are welcome. I encourage you to get in the mood with your favorite country tune, and we’ll get singing together.
Removing Vocal Strain
Do you ever feel pain or discomfort when you sing? If so, please check out my tutorial on removing vocal strain! You’ll learn some tools and exercises to rid yourself of excess tension so that you can feel and sound your best.
Intro to R&B
How do I start learning to sing R&B? Where do I begin? First: begin listening to a varietyof r&b artists! Get that playlist ready, and then watch my Intro to R&B tutorial. See you there!
How to Sing in a Group (A Capella)
Group singing, whether you’re in a choir, an acapella ensemble, or providing harmonies in a band, requires a special set of skills. Become a better ensemble singer with our tutorial on how to sing in a group!
Daily Routine Practice Plan for Beginner Singers
Are you new to voice lessons? Are you looking for a daily practice routine that you can commit to? Watch my tutorial on developing a daily routine that you can adapt, depending on your goals for that day and the amount of time you have to spend. See you there!
Daily Routine Practice Plan for Intermediate/Advanced Singers
Are you looking to step up your daily practice routine? If you’re an intermediate or advanced singer, check out my tutorial creating a practice plan you can commit to each day. It will give you the tools and exercises you’ll need to design a practice session around your goals and time frame.
How to Gradually Sing Lower
How are your low notes sounding? If you think they could use a boost, watch my tutorial on “how to gradually sing lower”. Get ready to have some fun, and I’ll see you there!
How to Gradually Sing Higher
You know range extension takes time. But what exercises should you be using specifically to reach more high notes? Follow along and find out in my tutorial on how to gradually sing higher.
How to Sing Vibrato Part 2
Are you ready to take your vibrato training to the next level? If so, check out How to Sing with Vibrato: Part 2! We’ll cover common vibrato issues and vibrato usage in different musical genres. See you there!
Christmas Songs
It’s a special Christmas tutorial! Join me for some holiday fun as we learn a few favorite carols. This tutorial is great for singers of any experience level. See you there!
Practice Routine for Better Intonation (Singers Who Struggle with Pitch)
If you struggle with pitch accuracy, this is for you! Singers of any experience level are welcome. Join me in learning a practice routine for better intonation.
Low Voice Daily Routine
Calling all tenors, baritones and basses: we’ve got your daily vocal exercise routine right here! Minimal explanation and lots of singing. See you there!
Daily Practice Routine for Sopranos
Sopranos and mezzos: we’ve got your daily practice routine in this new tutorial. You can look forward to a warmup that gradually extends out from your comfortable mid-range and is catered to the higher tessitura of your voice. I’ll see you there!
Daily Practice Routine for Altos
Altos: we’ve got your daily practice routine in this new tutorial. You can look forward to a warmup that gradually extends out from your comfortable mid-range and is catered to the lower tessitura of your voice. I’ll see you there!
Daily Routine: Essentials
Are you looking for just the basics? No fancy, complicated stuff - just good, solid technique to keep your voice in shape? Singers at any level can benefit from our tutorial on elements that should be part of your daily practice routine. Check it out!
How to Sing (Any Song) in Your Signature Style
How do you make a song your own? We’ve got a new tutorial to help you do just that! Using the New Year’s classic, Auld Lang Syne, we’ll learn how to stylize and personalize a song with our tone, interpretation, and embellishment. Check it out!
Daily Warmup Routine for Professional Singers
Do you consider yourself an advanced singer? Don’t let the title of professional throw you: this warm-up routine is for singers who have training, experience, and a solid handle on their technique, whether or not singing is their job. You can expect a warmup that moves quickly and covers a wide range, gradually progressing from easier to more challenging exercises.
How to Sing and Play Piano at the Same Time
You can sing, and you can play piano, but you can’t do them at the same time. If that’s you, this tutorial will break it down and take you step by step to build that coordination. Get set up in front of your keyboard, and I’ll see you there.
How to Sing and Play Guitar / Ukulele at the Same Time
You can sing, and you can play guitar or ukulele, but you can’t do them at the same time. If that’s you, this tutorial will break it down and take you step by step to build that coordination. Grab your instrument, and I’ll see you there.
Style Breakdown: Ariana Grande Vocal Style and Technique
Ariana Grande is known for her vocal range and amazing pitch! In this Live Lesson our vocal coach Camille breaks down Ariana Grande's singing style and vocal technique. We will be going over Ariana's riffs and runs, her falsetto and mixed voice and her consistent breath flow.
Style Breakdown: Shawn Mendes Vocal Style and Technique
Shawn Mendes is one of the most popular singers of today. In this Live Lesson our vocal coach breaks down Shawn Mendes' singing style and vocal technique.
Style Breakdown - Taylor Swift Vocal Style and Technique
Taylor Swift's vocal style is great for beginners to learn from! In this Live Lesson our vocal coach Camille van Niekerk analyzes Taylor Swift's vocal style and technique.
Style breakdown: Bruno Mars Vocal Style and Technique
Bruno Mars' vocal style is powerful and fun! In this Live Lesson our vocal coach Camille breaks down Bruno's awesome vocal style and vocal technique.
Style Breakdown: Billie Eilish Vocal Style and Technique
Billie Eilish is known for her use of vocal fry, airy falsetto, and LOTS of sliding. Our vocal coach Camille will break down Billie's vocal style and technique in this Live Lesson.
Easy Songs For Beginners
These great songs for beginners all have: - Easy melody - Uncomplicated rhythms - Limited range - Karaoke tracks widely available
Jazz Singing New Years Classics Made Easy
Jazz singing with New Year's classics Elements of jazz style: - Limited vibrato - Back phrasing - Embellishments (bends, trills, slides, etc) - Chromaticism -Songs: Fly Me To The Moon, Hallelujah I Love Him So, and Summertime
Mariah Carey Christmas RIFFS & RUNS
-Break down riffs and runs from Mariah’s “Merry Christmas” album. Learn the pitches, practice each riff in sections and gradually increase speed. Plus, helpful tips to keep practicing on your own.
Christmas Caroling Made Easy For Beginners
Learn the melody of Christmas classics! Helpful tips on phrasing and vowel modification for beginning singers. Key suggestions for each voice type (and starting pitches within those keys).
Improvising Your Own Riffs for Beginner & Intermediate Singers
In this live lesson, Camille will be going over riffing from one pitch to the next (within the melody), embellishing a pitch (and landing back on that same pitch), riffing at the ends of phrases, stepwise riffs and riffs with leaps.
How To Improve Quickly! For Beginning Singers
Join voice teacher Camille van Niekerk for some beginner-friendly advice on making rapid improvement with your singing.
Vocal Phrasing for Beginners
In this Live Lesson you'll learn: What is phrasing, and why is it important? How to determine phrases. How to end phrases (release, vibrato, and other stylistic choices). And you'll get an intro to "back phrasing."
HOW TO: Find the Best Key for Your Voice
In this video: - What a "key" is - How to determine what key your song is in - How to decide which key is best for you - Finding your range - Analyzing the range of the melody - Transposing karaoke tracks with free tools online - Apps that can help you transpose or edit tracks
A Capella Singing & Advanced Intonation
Agenda: - Definition & examples of a capella singing - Should beginners practice a capella? - The unique demands of a capella singing - Staying in tune - "Blending" with other singers (tone and vowel shape) - Dynamics and phrasing in a capella music
Beat & Rhythm for Beginning Singers
In this video we will be diving into: -Defining beat & identifying the beat in any song -Beat vs. rhythm -Meter (aka: time signature) -Tempo & practicing with a metronome -And MORE!
Minor keys, Scales, and Chords
What is a minor key? Minor scale pattern: WHWWHWW. Relative minor (shared key signatures). Minor chords. Vocal exercises in minor keys. Song examples in minor keys.
Vocal Tone for Beginners
In this video Camille will discuss: -What resonance is. -Your primary resonators. -Vowels and resonance. -Common resonance issues + solutions
Vibrato for Beginners
In this live lesson Camille goes over: - What vibrato is (and isn’t) - The 4 crucial elements your voice needs to produce healthy vibrato (with exercises) - Troubleshooting a lack of vibrato (with exercises) - Vibrato usage & control (genre-specific).
Head Voice Explained
"Head Voice - Explanation, Favorite Exercises + FAQ's" -Head voice function (compared to chest & mix) -Head voice vs. falsetto -Head voice range for each voice type (contemporary and classical).
Ear Training for Harmony
Today our instructor Camille goes over some key aspects of ear training for harmony. - How to find the key of a song - Singing the pitches within a chord - Hearing + singing thirds, fourths, and fifths - Mapping out the melody - Building harmonies.
Building an Efficient Warmup
In this video, learn: - Why we warm up - When to warm up + length of your warmup - What to focus on & how to know if you’re doing right - Order of exercises - Warming down
Breath Support
Agenda: - The basics of breathing & breath support - Why it’s important for good singing - Exercises to build good breath support - Visualizations & physical movements that help.
Performance Prep
We'll cover: - Song selection - Accompaniment - Steps to rehearse + polish your performance - Confidence + nerves - Debriefing a good (or bad) performance + improving for next time
Ear Training
Join instructor Camille van Niekerk for a full hour of ear training for beginners!
Belting Fundamentals
Belting fundamentals we're covering today: Feel + use your abdominal muscles - Find your mix with medium/centered vowels - Adjust your vowels
Working with Consonants
In this lesson Camille will discuss: Hard, Medium, and Soft consonants and how to apply them. Substitutions for unvoiced to voiced consonants.
Vowels Workshop
Camille will go into detail on how vowels work while we sing!
Song Work
In this video, instructor Camille van Niekerk walks you through how to apply warmups to song work, and how to choose a good key for your range.
Easy Vocal Harmony
In this video, instructor Camille van Niekerk covers: Singing a note other than the one being played or sung. Choosing a harmony that sounds good with both the melody and the chords.
Music Theory for Beginners
Join instructor Camille van Niekerk for an overview of music theory for beginners!
How to find your range/voice type
Join vocal coach Camille van Niekerk to find your range! Define important terms - Find your range. -Choosing good songs for your voice.
Mixed Voice Live Lesson
Join Camille for a lesson on singing with a mixed voice: - Defining mixed registration (and why it's so important)- Foundations + prerequisites of mixing - Developing your chest voice mix and head voice mix - Examples of each
Camille's Live Lesson: How to Tell You're Singing In Tune
Today is all about singing in tune with instructor Camille van Niekerk!
Pop Stylization
Get your questions answered by instructor Camille van Niekerk on pop stylization and more!
Get A Better Vocal Tone
In this live lesson, coach Camille van Niekerk covers: - How to find your "natural" voice - Modifying vowels to achieve consistent tone quality - Adjusting the lips, tongue and soft palate for better tone
Vocal Riffs, Runs and Agility
Improve your agility and learn how to perform riffs and runs!
Vocal Strain, Vocal Pain, and Vocal Health
Join vocal instructor Camille for a discussion on vocal health including: - What is considered a "normal" level of vocal strain - How much singing per day is safe - Preventing vocal injury - Gentle exercises for warming up and warming down - Vocal care
Camille's Live Lesson: Vocal Range Extension For Each Register
In addition to stretching your low chest voice and high head voice, vocal coach Camille van Niekerk will cover how to develop mixed coordination from both your chest and head registers.
troubleshooting voice issues
Our Live Lesson will be about how to troubleshoot common issues for beginning singers! In this lesson Camille will cover: - Matching pitch - Registration: chest voice, head voice and mix - Forming good habits: neutral larynx, vowel modifications and more
The Queens & Kings of Vocal Jazz
In this Live Lesson we will discuss the queens & kings of vocal jazz! We'll analyze the style of legendary jazz vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday and others!
Style Breakdown: R&B Artists
In this lesson we will break down the vocal style of R&B singers. We will be covering signature R&B characteristics of the vocal stylings such as a smooth, rich tone, riffs & runs, improvisation and embellishment. We will be using examples from popular R&B artists like Khalid, Summer Walker, Chris Brown, H.E.R. and Doja Cat.
Style Breakdown: Country Singers
In this Live Lesson we will cover the country vocal style! Topics we will cover include: - The country accent - "Twang" - Intentional scoops -Much more! We will be using examples from popular country artists like Luke Combs, Taylor Swift, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert and Morgan Wallen.
Style Breakdown: Drake
In this lesson we will break down the vocal style of superstar Drake. The topics we will cover include inflection & timing influenced by rap, relaxed enunciation, conversational tone and so much more!
How To Find Your Chest Voice
In this lesson we will show you how to find your chest voice. We will also cover the "limits" of chest voice, singing higher in a chest-dominant mix, singing lower in chest voice, and tone & vowel modification in chest voice.
Vocal Cracking
What is vocal cracking and why does it happen? In this live lesson we will go over why we "crack," how to anticipate "cracks" before they occur, vowel modification to find vocal balance, consonant substitution to avoid cracks, and intentional "cracks" for stylistic effect.
How To Strengthen Your Voice
Do you have a weak voice? Would you like to add some power and strength to your voice? In this live lesson we will teach you how to connect to your chest voice, train with consonants, adjust your articulators (jaw, tongue, lips), and finish with some semi-occluded exercises.
Fix Your Jaw & Tongue Tension
Experiencing tightness or tension while singing? This Live Lesson will address any Jaw and Tongue tension you may experience. We'll cover: The "default" position for both jaw and tongue -Modifying vowels (and consonants) to reduce strain -Common issues: tight jaw, tongue retraction and more -Warmup exercises to release the jaw and tongue -How to diagnose and correct tension in your singing practice
Running Out Of Breath While Singing
Do you run out of breath while singing your favorite songs? This Live Lesson will show you some tips and tricks on how to learn to sustain your breath for longer! We'll cover: -Why it's not just about your breath: it's about your vocal folds, too! -Warmup exercises to activate your abdominal muscles -Common issues: not planning breaths, gasping/shallow breathing, insufficient cord closure -How to work on your breathing within songs
Apply Vocal Exercises To Song Work
We'll cover: - Style-specific warmups - Warming up to your high notes - How to choose a warmup syllable - Modifying lyrics to sing with more ease
Vocabulary For Singers
We'll cover: - Resonance - Intonation - Chest voice, head voice, mix, etc. - Basic music theory vocab like pitch, key, scale, chord, and more
Intro To Classical Singing
We'll cover: - Neutral to low larynx position - Lifted soft palate - Pure vowels - Free vibrato
Harmony Practice For Beginners
Are you a beginning singer? Here are some harmony practice techniques you should consider when jumping in! In this lesson we will go over singing the melody while others are harmonizing, hearing & learning harmony parts, singing a harmony while others are singing the melody, and much more!
Mindset For Beginning Singers
Are you a beginning singer? Here are a few tips on the mindset you should have when jumping in! In this lesson we'll cover singing & your brain, how to avoid frustration & burnout, setting achievable goals, and more!
Easy R&B Vocal Style For Beginning Singers
In this live lesson we'll cover how to sing with an R&B style! Topics include riffs & runs, smooth, rich tone, consistent vibrato and song examples from popular artists.
Easy Indie/Alternative Singing Style For Beginners
Learn how to sing Indie/Alt style vocals! In this live lesson we'll cover vocal fry, slides & falls, conversational pronunciation and more! We will learn these techniques with song examples from popular artists.
Easy Country Vocal Style For Beginners
How to sing country vocals? In this live lesson we will teach you country vocal techniques. We will cover accent & vowel shapes, twang and scoops & falls by using song examples from popular artists.
Jazz Vocal Style for Beginning Singers
In this live lesson we'll cover jazz vocal techniques such as vibrato as an effect, back phrasing and chromaticism using song examples from popular artists.
Vocal Registers 101 For Beginning Singers
What are vocal registers? How do you improve each one? Learn all about the pulse register, chest voice, head voice, falsetto, mixed registration and whistle voice in this live lesson!
How To Start Singing NOW
Here's your very first vocal lesson! If you don't know where to start, this is THE place to begin your vocal lessons. In this Live Lesson we will cover how to match pitch, how to find your range, the basics of posture & breathing, some vocal exercises and how to identify your strengths & weaknesses.
Fix Common Issues With Vocal Tone
In this live lesson we will go over these common tonal singing issues: nasal sounding tone, overly "dark" tone, weak/breathy tone and shouty tone. We will include exercises & adjustments for each issue.
Easy Singing Scale & Chord Practice For Beginners
Here are some simple and easy singing exercises for practicing your scales and chords. We'll cover major scales & chords, minor scales & chords, chromatic scale, whole tone scale and the pentatonic scale.
Vocal Intervals For Beginning Singers
In this live lesson we will be discussing how to sing intervals for beginning singers. We'll cover what an interval is, learning intervals up to an octave, well-known songs to learn each interval, the major scale “bungee” exercise, and resources to keep practicing.
How To Sing Chords The EASY Way
We will be going over how to sing chords for vocalists! We'll be covering what a chord is, 4 types of chords: major, minor, diminished and augmented, singing chords (arpeggios), identifying chords by ear and resources to keep practicing.
How To Create Your Own Vocal Harmonies
How to sing your own harmonies! In this live lesson we'll go over determining the “shape” of the melody, listening to the chord progression, finding harmony parts that support both the chords and the melody, all using song examples including: It Had To Be You, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, When The Saints Go Marching In, By The Light Of The Silvery Moon.
Build Vocal Agility For Riffs & Runs
Here's how to build your agility to perform and execute vocal riffs and runs. In this lesson we'll go over exercises to help your voice move more quickly, running through the major and pentatonic scales, one-direction riffs, and riffs with directional changes.
Easy Intervals For Beginner Singers - Part 2
In this Live Lesson about intervals we'll cover intervals up to an octave, well known songs to learn each interval, major scale “bungee” exercise, ascending & descending and testing your ear with resources to keep practicing!
Larynx Position & Singing
In this Live Lesson we'll cover what the larynx is & what it does, laryngeal height & tone, when to use a high/low larynx, what is a "tuned" larynx, the larynx & vowels, the magic of the UH vowel and more!
Singing 7th Chords
In this Live Lesson we'll cover what a seventh chord is, major/minor 7th chords, dominant seventh chords, half-diminished seventh chords, diminished seventh chords and popular song examples with 7th chords.
Head Voice & Falsetto Exercises For Male Singers
In this Live Lesson we'll cover how to find your head voice function, how to transition into and out of head voice, how to develop tone & power in head voice as well as songs to practice your head voice function.
Karaoke Tips For Beginners
In this Live Lesson we'll cover all things Karaoke including warming up (why and how to warm up your voice), choosing a good song for your voice, how to rehearse, dealing with nerves along with some easy song suggestions.
Singing Hacks To Make You Sound Like a Pro
Perfecting our skills can take time and determination. But is there a cheat code to help you along the way? Camille shares her singing hacks to help you sound like the pro's!
Building Vocals After Strain Or Injury
We all get sick, and some of us push ourselves a little too hard. Oftentimes, it can take a long time to recover, and we don't know the healthiest way to dive back in. In this tutorial, Camille will help you identify some common vocal issues, gently rebuild your vocals, and how to prevent future injury. Get ready to make your big comeback!
How To Sing Diminished & Augmented Chords
In this Live Lesson we'll cover: Diminished fifths & augmented fifths (with song examples), how to build diminished & augmented chords, adding sevenths, and hearing these chords in a chord progression.
How to Sing with Mixed Voice Pt. 2
In this Live Lesson we'll cover: how to tell if you tend to "shout" or "flip", exercises to help correct those tendencies, and vowel modifications to encourage "mix."
Do You Know Your Major Scale?
In this Live Lesson we'll cover: stepwise motion, "skips" or "leaps", and building chords from the major scale.
How To Sing When Your Voice Is Recovering
In this Live Lesson we'll cover: determining if you're ready to sing again, gentle exercises, and preventing injury.
How To Sing In Tune For Beginners Part 1
One of the most common problems beginner singers face, is learning to sing on pitch. While you may worry it is because you are simply not a good singer, this could not be farther from the truth. It is likely because you have not had proper instruction on this skill. Anyone can learn to sing in tune! Camille is ready to help train your ears, match pitch, and help you start singing some easy songs. Get ready and tune in!
How To Sing In Tune For Beginners Part 2
Are you ready to advance your knowledge and skill for singing in tune? If so, then check out How To Sing In Tune For Beginners Part 2! This lesson will cover stepwise patterns, arpeggios, and warmups that change keys. See you there!
Head Voice And Falsetto For Male Singer
Even if you don’t plan to sing a lot of songs that use head voice, you still need to work on that function to sing with greater ease and flexibility, to extend your range, and to develop a powerful, healthy mix. Join Camille in this lesson series on head voice & falsetto for male singers!
Vowel And Vowel Modification
We all want to sing with with more ease, and a clear and beautiful tone. One way to achieve this is through vowel modification. Join Camille in this lesson as she provides an overview on singing vowels and vowel modification.
How To Improve Your Rhythm
Improve your vocal rhythm in this live lesson. We'll cover: rhythm and beat; tempo; how to count "rests"; and using a metronome in your practice.
Sight Reading For Beginning Singers
Vocalists, learn to sight read in our Live Lesson! We'll cover: solfege vs. number system; keys; intervals; and chromaticism.
Vocal Jazz Jam Session
Improve your vocal jazz chops in today's live lesson! We'll cover several songs by Irving Berlin; sight reading melodies; addressing tricky leaps and rhythms; and different approaches to tone & stylization.
Christmas Singalong (Harmony Edition Pt. 1)
In our Live Lesson we will be creating vocal harmonies for Christmas classics. Join LIVE to request a song!
Mixed Voice 101
Join Camille to learn the holy grail technique, mixed voice! Tune in as she breaks down this topic, and guides you in finding your personal mixed voice.
Ear training: Major & minor chords
Major and minor chords make up so much of the music we hear! Learning to both recognize and sing major and minor arpeggios will help you sing in tune, eventually build harmonies, and understand the structure of your favorite songs. Join Camille for a fun, interactive lesson series on major and minor chords!
How To Sing Like A Pro (Christmas Edition)
Learn the tips and tricks for singing like a professional, holiday style! In this live lesson we'll cover: phrasing, vowel modifications and other tips to sound more like a pro using classic Christmas songs.
Christmas Singalong (Harmony Edition Pt. 2)
Sing along with us as we go over the harmony in some classic Christmas songs! In this Live Lesson we'll sing through several Christmas classics, with opportunities to practice both melody and harmony.
How To Sing Better In 2022
In this live lesson we will be discussing how to set singing goals & make vocal progress in 2022. We'll cover: Vocal-Technique goals for all singers; genre-specific goals; inspiration; avoiding the "comparison trap"; and what progress looks like at different stages in your singing journey.
Vocal Range Extension
In this Live Lesson you'll learn how to find your comfortable range, the limits of each register, how to actually sing lower & higher, helpful vowels & syllables for each register and much more!
You Are Learning To Sing Songs All WRONG
Learning to sing a particular song can be easier than you think. In this lesson we'll cover your song choice, how to do song analysis and troubleshooting including a step-by-step checklist for any song!
Get Better At Singing The RIGHT Way
There are specific ways to improving your singing. Here's how to improve your vocals the right way! In this live lesson we'll cover the steps most singers take to improve their voices, how to avoid common pitfalls and determine what your next steps should be.
Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Style - Sing Like Ella!
Sing Like Ella Fitzgerald! Considered to be one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time, learn the techniques she used. We'll also go over Ella's distinctive tone, her vibrato and other stylistic tools from the queen of jazz.
Diminished and Augmented Chords
Are you looking for a fun challenge? Then join Camille for a tutorial on diminished and augmented chords! Learning to sing and recognize all kinds of chord qualities will help you sing in tune and train your ears to harmonize!
Vowels For Beginning Singers
In this live lesson we will cover types of vowels, the importance of vowel shape for registration, which vowels to use in your warmup, and modifying vowels in your song work.
How To Convey Emotion While Singing
With these simple tips, we will show you how to convey the emotion of a song. We will cover: using dynamics, register shifts, tone quality, vocal fry and more to convey emotion through your singing voice!
Notes, Scales & Keys Overview for Beginning Singer
In this Live Lesson we'll go over some basics about pitches and how they fit into scales and keys of songs. We'll cover: understanding pitch letter names, scales and keys so you can learn to match pitch and sing in tune.
Major Scale Ear Training
The major scale is the foundation of so many popular songs in Western music. Go deeper in your understanding and familiarity with this scale in Camille's tutorial on major scale ear training.
Vocal Phrasing & Expression
In this Live Lesson we'll cover: what a musical phrase is, where & when to breathe, "back phrasing", delivering lyrics more expressively and much more!
30 Day Beginner Course Level 2 With Camille
Join Camille van Niekerk for level 2 of the beginners course! This course builds upon her previous 30-day course, so we recommend completing that first. Camille will review concepts as you go, but you’ll get the most out of this course once you’ve completed level 1.
How To Sing SMOOTH
Learn how to smooth out your voice in this Live Lesson. We'll cover how to blend registers, singing without a noticeable "crack", and building mix or middle voice.
How To Sing LOUD & Quiet
In this Live Lesson we'll cover air pressure and how it impacts your volume, vocal fold compression and what that means for your voice, vowel shapes & their impact on your singing, and resonance strategies for singing loud or quiet without inducing strain.
How To Develop Your UNIQUE Vocal Sound
Developing your unique vocal sound might be easier than you think! In this Live Lesson we'll show you how to do exactly that. You can develop your unique sound by drawing from your musical influences. We'll discuss how creativity plays a role. We'll also show you how to analyze your natural sound.
Intonation Practice Week 1/2
In this live lesson we'll do some intonation practice with a pitch matching focus. We'll also cover how to match another voice, how to match an instrument, and how to sing without a guide. Plus much more!
Intonation Practice Week 2/2
This week's intonation practice will focus on the major scale & intervals. We'll also cover half steps vs. whole steps, the major scale, intervals within the scale and much more!
Vocal Workout: Pop Music
In this Live Lesson we'll go over different ways to improve your pop vocal style. We'll cover different exercises for agility, how to belt using your mixed voice, and distinct registration. Plus much more!
Fixing Common Issues With Tone
Do you dislike the sound of your singing voice? If so, we promise you’re not alone! Join Camille for a lesson series: fixing common issues with tone.
Applying Vocal Exercises To Song Work
Many singers have a hard time making the leap from vocal exercises to singing real songs. This lesson series will teach you exactly how Camille applies vocal exercises to song work, and how you can do the same!
Rhythm For Beginners
Every melody, every single note in fact, has both pitch and rhythm. Pitch is the highness or lowness of a note, and rhythm is the duration of the note, or how long you hold it for. If you’re a beginning singer or you’ve been singing for a while but don’t feel that you have a natural sense of rhythm, watch Camille's lesson series: Rhythm for beginners!
Jazz Style For Beginners
If you’re interested in jazz vocals, or just curious to see what it’s like, check out this lesson series on jazz style for beginners! We’ll cover three crucial elements of jazz singing and use some popular jazz standards to practice.
Vibrato Week 1/2
We'll cover: what vibrato is; 4 technical issues that could be preventing your vibrato from ringing (& exercises to help solve those issues); exercises to "kickstart" your vibrato if it's not there, plus much more!
Vibrato Week 2/2
We'll cover how to fix issues with vibrato (too fast or slow); vibrato control (singing straight tone and vibrato); vibrato usage in songs, and much more!
R&B Vocal Workout
In this live lesson we'll cover all things vocals in the style of R&B. We'll go over vibrato, belting, pentatonic riffs, embellishments, and much more!
What's The Point: Why do vocal exercises?
In this Live Lesson we'll discuss common exercises and their purpose; what we use specific vowels and syllables for; exercise patterns to know; how to modify an exercise for your needs; the order of a good warmup or exercise routine, and so much more!
Daily Head Voice Workout For High Voices
Head voice is not just for high notes: it’s also for flexibility when you have big jumps, the ability to sing at different volumes and agility for fast passages. Join Camille for head voice workout dedicated to beginning sopranos and high mezzos.
Daily Head Voice Workout For Low Female Voices
Head voice is not just for high notes: it’s also for flexibility when you have big jumps, the ability to sing at different volumes and agility for fast passages. Join Camille for head voice workout dedicated to beginning altos and low mezzos. You don't have to be a woman to join in on this tutorial, this is simply the range most women fall in.
Daily Chest Voice Workout For High Voices
When you’re not used to singing in chest voice, it can feel rather forced. Although it may feel clunky now, your chest voice will eventually help to strengthen the registers above it. Join Camille as she helps you find, develop, and strengthen your chest voice with this daily workout.
Developing Each Vocal Register
Whether you’re just starting out or want a quick refresher, this lesson series is a quick crash course in developing each vocal register. Just the basics - but they’re very important basics to master.
Backing Vocals For Beginners
Are you interested in singing backing vocals or joining a choir? If so, check out Camille's lesson series on backing vocals for beginners. We’ll take three well-known songs and practice singing backing vocals on each one. If you’re new to harmonizing, this will be a great first step!
Am I Singing In Tune?
In this Live Lesson we'll cover how to use a chromatic tuner and virtual piano, how sheet music can help (even if you don't read it), understanding how warmups work to help you sing in tune, and much more!
Perfect Pitch and Relative Pitch
In this Live Lesson we'll cover what the difference is between perfect and relative pitch, how to know if you have perfect pitch, how to develop great relative pitch, and much more!
Do I Need To Know My Vocal Range?
In this Live Lesson we'll cover the common vocal ranges, voice types & their place in contemporary music, how to choose good songs for your range, and much more!
Common Frustrations For Beginning Singers
In this Live Lesson we'll cover voice cracks, running out of breath, sounding nasal, and other common issues.
Easy Pentatonic Riffs
Many riffs and runs are built using the pentatonic scale. Join Camille in this lesson series on easy pentatonic riffs. In each lesson, we’ll add on one note, until we’re singing 5-note riffs!
Seventh Chords: Intermediate To Advance
If you’re into jazz, R&B or rock, you should learn how to recognize and sing 7th chords. While our basic chords, or triads, have 3 notes, a 7th chord has 4, adding the 7th scale degree. This lesson series is perfect for more intermediate to advanced singers, and we recommend completing my other chord tutorials first. If you’re comfortable singing major, minor, diminished and augmented chords, you’re ready for 7ths.
How To Choose A Good Key For Your Voice
In this Live Lesson we'll cover: what a key is; how to find the key of any song; analyzing the melody's range & demands; how to change keys and much more!
Vocal Health 101
In this Live Lesson We'll cover: taking care of your voice; food, drink and medication; injury prevention; what to do when you're sick and much more!
Sustaining Long Notes With Camille
Sustaining a note is objectively more difficult than just hitting that same note. Join Camille as she teaches you the best tips and tricks to sustaining long notes.
Major Scale Riffs
After pentatonic riffs, major scale riffs are the most common. The good news is: you’re already familiar with the major scale! This lesson series will give you plenty of practice singing 3, 4 and 5-note patterns. It’ll be fun!
Build Your Head Voice
Strengthen and build your head voice in this live lesson! We'll cover: the importance of starting lightly; training your onset; bright vowels; "cry" quality and much more.
Singing Myths EXPALINED
We will discuss some common singing myths and debunk the incorrect ones! We'll cover: singing from your throat; singing from your diaphragm; placement; and much more.
All About Vocal Cooldowns
Vocal cooldowns are just as important as warmups. Just as an athlete needs to cool down their body, singers need to cool down their vocal cords. In this lesson we'll cover when & why to cool down; types of exercises to use; order of exercises; stretch & self-massage and much more!
Agility Exercises For All Genres
You'll need some vocal agility for any style you sing. In this lesson we'll cover - Staccato exercises; scales & arpeggios; wide interval leaps and much more.
Pop Riffs For Beginners
Are you trying to sing like Xtina? Timberlake? Perry? This live lesson is all about pop riffs. We'll cover: Easy major & pentatonic riff patterns; pulses; bends and much more.
Strengthen Your Voice
Need more vocal power? Do you have a difficult time holding a note? Wish you could sing louder without hurting your voice? In this live lesson we will show you how to strengthen your voice. We'll cover: Onset exercises; SOVT's; dynamic exercises; vowel work and much more.
Fix Your Nervous Voice
Don't be nervous! Singing is a fun, loving, positive experience. But if some technique will help you sound better, then let's get into it! We'll cover: working with your body; the rule of opposites; consistent airflow; mental rehearsal and much more.
Daily Intonation Practice For High Voices : Pitch Matching Focus
If pitch matching and singing in tune is something you struggle with, then this tutorial is for you! Join Camille for this daily practice.
Daily Intonation Practice For High Voices: Major Scale & Interval Focus
Most popular Western music is built on the major scale. This lesson series with Camille can help you to recognize steps and skips in the songs you sing, and develop an awareness of what “fits” within a given scale, and what doesn’t. Come check it out!
Daily Register Blending Practice for High Voices
Register blending is a skill that will not be required often, but is still very worth working on. In this lesson you will be developing the ability to transition seamlessly between registers; and develop the ability to sing at different volumes and intensities throughout your range.
Daily Range Extension Practice For High Voices
This series will cover the three areas most singers care about: low notes, high head voice or falsetto, and mix or belt range. This series is intended for altos, mezzos and sopranos.
14-Day Vibrato Course With Camille
Welcome to your 2-week course on developing vibrato! Each day, you’ll learn 2 new exercises focused on a specific aspect of vibrato development. We begin with the foundations of vibrato development, then on to kickstarting your vibrato, next, vibrato control & troubleshooting, and finally the course will wrap up with some real song application. Join Camille as she guides you in learning this exciting and crucial skill!
Daily Pop Practice For High Voices
As with any skill, the more you do it, the easier it becomes! If you love singing pop style music, this tutorial is for you. Camille will work you through exercises for pop style riffs, mix belt, vocal fry, pop flip and register work.
Daily R&B Practice For High Voices
Join Camille as she walks you through a daily practice for one of our most requested subjects! This lesson will give you the practice needed to make the kinds of sounds and stylizations you’ll use in your favorite R&B songs.
Get Back Into The Swing Of Singing
We all need a break sometimes. But once that break is over, we need to get back into singing shape. We will show you how to do exactly that.
Start Singing Today! Your First Singing Lesson
Don't wait any longer, start singing right now! Join us for your first singing lesson.
14-Day Pop Vocals Course With Camille
Do you love pop? Then this is the course for you! This course focuses on our basic pop tone, agility, with exercises for falls & scoops, “turnarounds”, and riff patterns with up to 5 pitches. You will focus on distinct registration including falsetto, pop flips, and different types of onset, like vocal fry. We’ll use two mini-songs called “This is the time” and “Never leave you” to practice each technique.