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
Common Frustrations for Beginning Singers
By Camille van NiekerkLearn how to overcome some of the most common frustrations for beginning singers, including voice cracks, range limitations, running out of breath, and more.
How To Develop A Unique Vocal Sound
By Camille van NiekerkLearn practical steps to develop a unique vocal sound, from emotional delivery to incorporating aspects of your speaking voice.
Beginner Vocal Exercise
By Camille van NiekerkEvery beginning singer should start with these types of exercises! Explore your voice, expand your range, and start to sing with more ease.
Very First Vocal Lesson
By Camille van NiekerkAssess your ability to match pitch, find your current comfortable range, and learn the best vocal exercises for complete beginners.
Beginner Vocal Exercise
By Camille van NiekerkEvery beginning singer should start with these types of exercises! Explore your voice, expand your range, and start to sing with more ease.
Vocal Warmup Routine
By Camille van NiekerkWork through a complete vocal warmup with a voice teacher! Learn not only the exercises, but also when to use them, how to modify them if something feels off, and how to warm up for specific songs and styles.
Daily Singing Practice Routine
By Camille van NiekerkIf you're unsure about how and what to practice, this lesson is for you. Learn how you can build your own routine to suit your specific needs and goals, incorporating not just vocal exercises, but also listening, ear training, mental rehearsal, self recording and more.
Singing Agility Exercises
By Camille van NiekerkVocal agility is the ability to accurately sing different pitches in quick succession. Join this lesson to learn and practice several exercises to improve your agility at any level, including exercises that use just one pitch!
14-Day Pitch And Intonation Course With Camille
By Camille van NiekerkWe can’t sing out of tune and still sound good. Even with beautiful tone and vibrato, it’s just not going to work. Join Camille for the 14-day course and learn how to trust your ear and singer instincts!
Vocal Warmups By Singing Style
By Camille van NiekerkLearn which types of warmups to use when preparing to sing in a specific style! Styles covered will include: classical singing, choral music, belting, pop, and more.