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 Country Part 2
By Camille van NiekerkIn Part 2 of How to Sing Country, we apply the core elements of country singing—accent and vowel shaping, twangy chest voice tone, and expressive stylization—to two classic songs, “Oh, Susanna” and “Home on the Range.” You’ll review each melody, then learn how to create a more authentic country sound by flattening vowels, simplifying diphthongs, strengthening R sounds, using bright “WA,” “NA,” or “NAY” syllables for twang, and adding stylistic touches like scoops, slides, falls, and yodels. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently transform a simple melody into a convincing country performance.
Rhythm For Beginners Part 2
By Camille van NiekerkThis lesson series teaches you the basics of compound meter, where beats divide into threes, and syncopation, which creates rhythmic emphasis on off-beats. Through vocal exercises and well-known songs, you'll learn to recognize, count, and perform these essential rhythmic patterns.
Singing In Minor
By Camille van NiekerkLearn minor scales, chords, and practice singing well-known songs in minor keys! Minor tonality tends to sound sad or scary - perfect for a voice lesson on Halloween! LIVE 10/31/25 3PM PDT
Jazz Favorites: Week 1 of 2
By Camille van NiekerkLearn some jazz classics and practice: swung timing, chromaticism, stylistic vibrato, and more! Week 1 of a 2-week series on jazz singing.
Blues Scale Ear Training for Beginners
By Camille van NiekerkThis lesson series introduces beginner singers to the blues scale through a step-by-step ear training approach. Starting with chromatic movement and a review of the pentatonic scale, you’ll gradually build toward singing both the major blues scale and the minor blues scale. Each part includes guided demonstrations, listen-and-repeat exercises, and practice in multiple keys to help strengthen your ear and voice. By the end, you’ll not only understand how the blues scale is formed but also feel more confident recognizing and singing it in real musical contexts.
How to learn & work on a song - classic American folk songs
By Camille van NiekerkLearn a song from start to finish, with helpful exercises and adjustments to sound better. Song examples include classic American folk songs like Wayfaring stranger, Simple gifts and Shenandoah. Live on 5/19 2p.m PST
Strengthen Your Voice
By Camille van NiekerkStrengthening your voice is very different from strengthening other muscles in your body. Learn exercises and principles to strengthen your voice without pain or strain!
How To Sing In Tune
By Camille van NiekerkLearn to tell if you're singing in tune - first with a chromatic tuner, then by listening for "dissonance"! This lesson is especially helpful for beginners and people who are learning to sing without a private teacher.
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