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
How to Sing with Mixed Voice Pt. 2
By Camille van NiekerkIn 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?
By Camille van NiekerkIn 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
By Camille van NiekerkIn 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
By Camille van NiekerkOne 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
By Camille van NiekerkAre 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
By Camille van NiekerkEven 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
By Camille van NiekerkWe 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
By Camille van NiekerkImprove 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
By Camille van NiekerkVocalists, learn to sight read in our Live Lesson! We'll cover: solfege vs. number system; keys; intervals; and chromaticism.
Vocal Jazz Jam Session
By Camille van NiekerkImprove 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.