Vanessa Makovic

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Voice Diction
Lesson Fees
$35.00 / 30 Minutes
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About

Hi! I’m Vanessa, a bilingual English and Spanish speaker with a lifelong passion for singing and music. I graduated from New York University with a degree in Psychology and Business Studies, which helps me understand how students learn and how to structure lessons for maximum progress. I’ve been singing in chorus classes since I can remember, have had my own private vocal training, and studied private Jazz guitar, which helps me understand musicality, phrasing, and expression.

Professionally, I’ve worked with Sofar Sounds in both New York City and Madrid as a concert MC, gaining firsthand experience in live performance and stage presence. I’ve also lived in Spain for two years, teaching ESL at a plurilingual primary school, which strengthened my teaching skills, communication, and ability to adapt lessons to each student’s needs.

Musically, I explore Spanish-language music, contemporary styles, and singer-songwriter repertoire, and I help students sing clearly and confidently in English while maintaining their own musical identity.

Teaching Style

My lessons are personalized, expressive, and results-driven. I focus on accent clarity, pronunciation, and musical expression, so you can sing English lyrics with confidence and authenticity. Lessons combine vocal technique, performance coaching, and language guidance, tailored to your level and goals.

Students can expect a supportive, professional, and engaging environment where we focus on measurable progress. Whether you want to prepare a song for performance, improve studio recordings, or master English lyrics, I guide you every step of the way.

With over seven years of teaching experience, I help singers improve efficiently and enjoyably. Lessons are designed to maximize your growth, so you leave each session sounding better and feeling confident.

If you’re ready to sing with clarity, confidence, and professionalism, I’d love to help you reach your next level.

Curriculum

My teaching is personalized, expressive, and accent-focused. I help singers improve English pronunciation, clarity, and lyrical expression while maintaining their unique musical style. Lessons combine:

  • Vocal technique: posture, breath control, resonance, and phrasing
  • Accent and diction coaching: ensuring English lyrics are clear and understandable
  • Performance and interpretation: stage presence, emotion, and connection with the song
  • Musical analysis: understanding melody, harmony, and phrasing

I adapt each lesson to the student’s goals—whether it’s preparing a performance, recording a song, or mastering English lyrics for clarity. I emphasize practical exercises, hands-on application, and measurable progress, so you leave each session confident and sounding better.

Credentials & Affiliations

New York University (NYU) – B.A. in Psychology & Business Studies

Sofar Sounds (NYC & Madrid) – Concert MC, 2 years

ESL Teacher – Plurilingual primary school, Spain, 2 years

Private Vocal Training – Over 2 years of individualized lessons

Vocal & Chorus Training – Extensive personal and academic experience

Private Jazz Guitar Lessons – Studied privately to deepen musical understanding

Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish, 15+ years of language study

Latin & Afro-Latin Music & Dance – Ongoing study and performance, deepening rhythm, phrasing, and musical expression