Mbali Mbongo
About
Mbalenhle Mbongo (Professionally known as Valente)
Vocal coach and a performing Artist with 7 years as a performing artist and 4 years as a dedicated music performance student, I bring both practical expertise and academic insight to vocal training. My passion lies in empowering students to discover their unique voice while building a foundation in technique, artistry, and vocal health.
Teaching Style
My approach blends relaxed, student centered guidance with structured training in music theory and vocal techniques. I tailor lessons to each student's level, also challenging them to expand their range, agility, and stylistic expression while ensuring a supportive, joyful learning environment.
Curriculum
Methods:
1. Personalized Vocal Discovery: Help students identify and refine their natural tone.
2. Technique Firts Foundation: Scales, breath control, and vocal safety drills.
3. Genre Style Integrity: Teach stylistic nuances (eg., jazz runs, belting, vibrato) within scales and repertoire.
Lesson Structure:
1. Warm ups: (Customized scales/arpeggios)
2. Technique Breakdown: (eg., "How to attack high notes safely")
3. Applied Technique: (Genre specific phrasing/ornamentation)
Recommended Student Texts:
1. "Vocal Improvisation Techniques" (Bob Stoloff) - Vocal Technique
2. "Musical Design" (Kenneth R. Rumery) - Music Theory
3. "The Vocal Athlete" (Wendy D. Leborgne & Marci Daniels Rosenberg) - Vocal health/science
Credentials & Affiliations
Education
Music Performance Student at Campus Of Performing Arts (COPA), 2020 - 2023
Teaching Experience
Vocal Instructor at COPA Academy 2022 - 2023
Freelance Vocal Coach online and in person, 2023 - present
