Name: Tips for Contraltos
Uploaded: 2022-06-12T00:57:21.000Z
Duration: 4 min 10 s
Description: This video teaches about the contralto voice, the lowest female voice, and how to sing with clear, articulated tones. Includes exercises for anyone wanting to improve low notes.

This video teaches about the contralto voice, the lowest female voice, and how to sing with clear, articulated tones.  Includes exercises for anyone wanting to improve low notes.

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Grammy Award winning Soprano, International Opera Star, Experienced Voice Teacher,  Highly knowledgable in all styles of music: classical, musical theater, pop, jazz, and blues.

Originally from Longview, Texas, I grew up Shreveport/Bossier, Louisiana.  I went to college at Stetson Univ in DeLand, Florida, and did my Master of Music degree at DePaul Univ, in Chicago. 

I grew up singing from age 4 at church and in musical theatre shows, playing piano from age 5, performing recitals and accompanying choirs and singers throughout my high school and college career.  I started singing professionally in college and made my Lyric Opera of Chicago debut at age 26.  

I sang in Europe numerous times and eventually landed in Los Angeles, where I have worked with LA Opera since 2007.  **It is with LA Opera that I won a Grammy Award for my performance in the opera Ghosts of Versailles.**    

Singing, performing and teaching has always been my way of life!  I started Voice Academy LA last year and have been building up my private voice studio since my college days.  I am experienced, very knowledgeable, and have a fun personality!   I take time to explain everything to my students so they can grasp healthy, vocal technique, and duplicate it on their own.  

I demonstrate what I teach and will create a unique vocal plan for each student so that they can achieve the best results.  We will have fun together and you will see results in time.  I teach a classically based technique that build your voice and can be applied to whatever style you prefer.  

Singing is a lifelong pursuit, and while I can coach you for an upcoming audition, it is dedication and regular practice and application that will sustain you in the longterm.  I work with students at all levels, beginner to professional.

Tips for Contraltos

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The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is the labor union that represents artists from numerous disciplines that create America's operatic, dance, and choral heritage. Whether our members are soloists, choral singers, actors, ballet dancers, or production staff, our union is a strong force in guaranteeing that our nation's artistic institutions adhere to fair labor practices, securing both gainful employment and quality of life for our artists.

Featured Performer for Best Opera Recording

Taught one-on-one voice lessons (2008-2015) in the Applied Music Program; Directed opera scenes programs (2014-2015)  in conjunction with Glendale Chamber Music Program

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Taught one-on-one voice lessons through the Applied Music Program, class voice. Classical. Musical Theater, and Contemporary Music (2005-2012); directed scenes programs with LACC Opera Club (2009-2012).

Soprano LoriAnn has performed with numerous opera companies, symphony orchestras, and theater companies throughout the US and Europe.  Her roles include lyric coloratura heroines from Verdi, Donizetti, Puccini, and Mozart as well as musical theater ingénues from Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Willson.  She shines as a singer, actor, and dancer, from giant main stage venues to intimate recital halls.

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Taught Voice Classes in Classical, Musical Theater, and Contemporary Music and Music Theory; Directed scenes programs and musical theater shows: Lucky Stiff, The Apple Tree, and Dear Edwina.

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Grammy Award winning singer, stage performer, recording artist, actor and teacher.  Classically trained, international opera singer, soprano.  Highly knowledgable in vocal technique, breathing, and repertoire in classic literature as well as musical theatre, pop, standards, and jazz.  Past students have performed world-wide, on Broadway, Opera and Symphonic stages, in concert with bands and numerous recording studios.  ***I work with students to help them understand their instrument, build a healthy vocal technique that works within the style of singing they are interested in.  Lessons consist of vocal exercises and work on repertoire/songs.  I play piano and accompany my students either live or through an accompaniment track that I record. I accept students age 10 and above, at all levels of study.  I am personable, fun, and patient, and want my students be the best singer they can be!***

Great teacher. Instructive, understanding and willing to accommodate different requests. 

The section was wonderful. I loved it, and I'm going to continue working with her.

Amazing and positive teacher. I could tell a difference on the first lesson. Definitely recommend.

Lori is such a blessing!  I have learned more with her in under a year than in ten years of choir and several years of vocal training with other teachers combined.  She is very professional, encouraging and kind.  If you're thinking of trying lessons with her, don't hesitate, sign up!  She is also very reasonable about scheduling :)

LoriAnn is patient, and willing to teach. I'm so glad I found her!

Lori Ann is the best voice teacher I’ve ever had! She taught me for the last 2+ years and I’ve improved by leaps and bounds thanks to her patience, flexibility, astute feedback, and unwavering support. I can’t say I’m the easiest student to teach but Lori Ann truly was with me every step of the way. 

Through our lessons, I was able to develop a real, working framework for how I, personally, can continue to improve as a singer. That is priceless! 
In summary, Lori Ann is the best — don’t wait for a chance to take lessons with her!

LoriAnn is hands down one of the best vocal teachers here in Takelessons. She’s patient and takes her time in teaching students’ proper technique. She also has a way in making students feel comfortable. I love her teaching style and always learn a lot during our group classes. Definitely A+++.

Getting my technique back after 20 years away from performing professionally 
I’d gotten into poor vocal habits and was short of breath 
LoriAnn has helped me find my voice again. Excellent teacher. Effectively communicated precisely how to find my best sound and power

Great instructor with a lot of experience and encouraging words.  Lots of ideas for tackling challenges in songs.  Great value for group classes and private lessons.

Super knowledgable and insightful! Provides great resources for warming up and technique and is always responsive. A pleasure to work with!

LoriAnn is my FAVORITE singing instructor!  I absolutely LOVE her classes.  She is so great at listening to every student and helping us improve  :o)

Ms loriAnn was very helpful, I will be definitely take more classes

Watch this series of videos to learn the song "Aprile" by Tosti.  Also learn some bel canto style vocal exercises to develop your classical sound.  This video serves as a practice for the class work covered on Tuesdays at 2 pm Pacific for Beginning Classical Voice.  New videos will be added weekly.

Classical Voice Study: Aprile Week 1

This video is a great daily warmup for building into higher and lower notes.  Includes body stretches, breath work, and singing exercises.

Singing WorkOut Video 3: Expanding Your Vocal Range

This video is a great daily warmup for learning to sing faster passages with a free vocal tone.  Includes body stretches, breath work, and singing exercises.

Singing WorkOut Video 2: Agility & Flexibility

Use this video as a daily warmup routine to build breath connection in the middle and lower notes in your vocal range.  Includes stretches and breath work as well as singing exercises.

Singing WorkOut Video 1: Breath Connection

This video focuses on basses, and singing into the low register with a relaxed, open throat.  Includes exercises to create better posture and how to sing with proper breath connection in lower notes, helpful for all voice types.

Tips for Basses

This video focuses on the baritone voice and how to sing in the middle range with a round, relaxed tone.  Includes exercises to strengthen middle notes for any voice type.

Tips for Baritones

This video explores the countertenor voice, where developing a strong falsetto in faster passages is crucial.  Includes exercises to find a relaxed larynx and forward, resonant tone.

Tips for Countertenors

This video focuses on the tenor voice and the bright, brilliant sound characteristic to this voice type.  Include exercises to help find more resonance in every voice type.

Tips for Tenors

This video teaches about the Moezzo Soprano voice and how to sing through the passaggio (transition to upper register).  It includes exercises to help this transition that are also helpful for all other voice types.

Tips for Mezzo Sopranos

This video highlights the pitfalls that happen in the Soprano voice when singing high and low notes.  It includes exercises to work on these areas of the voice and improve your overall singing.

Tips for Sopranos

Learn how to use vocal compression to sing with a balanced sound.  Onset exercises included in video for practice.

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