Online Singing Lessons With Camille van Niekerk

Camille van Niekerk is a singer, writer and vocal instructor in Southern California. She loves sharing the beauty and joy of music with others, whether through performance or teaching.
Camille began studying voice and performing in musicals at age seven. In 2010, Camille began working towards her BA in Music Education at Azusa Pacific University, where she studied classical voice with Rebecca Genzink and jazz voice with Kristin Korb and John Proulx. Camille graduated Summa cum laude with a 3.98 GPA. She then earned her teaching credential from San Diego State University and taught classroom choral and instrumental music. Shortly after moving to LA county, Camille began her private vocal studio, providing vocal coaching, ear training, and recording for students of all ages.
Camille is a dedicated musician and a passionate teacher. She is constantly refining her skills and methods for greater versatility and effectiveness. When she is not teaching, Camille enjoys singing with the L.A. Choral Lab and Ensoma Creative. She lives in San Diego with her husband and loves going to the beach, practicing yoga, reading, and cooking.
You can follow Camille on Instagram @camille.music, see Camille’s live, one take covers at https://youtube.com/camillevanniekerkmusic, and follow her singing in Afrikaans at https://www.facebook.com/camillevanniekerkmusic.

TUTORIALS

Vocal Phrasing for Beginners

By Camille van Niekerk

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 Develop A Unique Vocal Sound

By Camille van Niekerk

Learn practical steps to develop a unique vocal sound, from emotional delivery to incorporating aspects of your speaking voice.

How to Gradually Sing Higher

By Camille van Niekerk

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.

Low Voice Daily Routine

By Camille van Niekerk

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!

How To Improve Quickly! For Beginning Singers

By Camille van Niekerk

Join voice teacher Camille van Niekerk for some beginner-friendly advice on making rapid improvement with your singing.

How to Gradually Sing Lower

By Camille van Niekerk

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 Sing Vibrato Part 2

By Camille van Niekerk

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!

Practice Routine for Better Intonation (Singers Who Struggle with Pitch)

By Camille van Niekerk

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.

Improvising Your Own Riffs for Beginner & Intermediate Singers

By Camille van Niekerk

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.

Common Frustrations for Beginning Singers

By Camille van Niekerk

Learn how to overcome some of the most common frustrations for beginning singers, including voice cracks, range limitations, running out of breath, and more.

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