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
Easy Songs For Beginners
By Camille van NiekerkThese great songs for beginners all have: - Easy melody - Uncomplicated rhythms - Limited range - Karaoke tracks widely available
Power Pop Vocal Warmups Part 2
By Camille van NiekerkThis lesson focuses on Power Pop Vocal Warmups, Part 2. It includes exercises designed to develop agility, confidence, chest voice, vocal fry, head voice, and mix, all using short, singable phrases. The exercises cater primarily to sopranos, mezzos, and altos. You’ll start with a gentle SOVT warmup, then progress through each section, culminating in pop riffs and stylistic elements to build clarity and distinction. Exercises can be done individually or combined into a personalized warmup routine.
Key to Improving Riffs and Runs
By Camille van NiekerkThis lesson series focuses on improving your riffs and runs by enhancing clarity, speed, and style. Through exercises and examples, you'll learn how to achieve clearer pitch distinctions, increase speed while maintaining precision, and add stylistic elements like dynamics, inflection, and embellishment. The goal is to help you refine your vocal agility and expressiveness to make your riffs more polished and impactful.
Agility Exercises for All Genres
By Camille van NiekerkImprove your agility in any genre with exercises covering staccato to legato articulation, stepwise movement, and large leaps.
Healthy and Strong Belting
By Camille van NiekerkBelting! It’s high. It’s loud. It’s impressive. And it’s on nearly every singer’s list to master. If you sing pop, rock, musical theater, or country music, this tutorial is for you!
Avoiding Bad Vocal Technique
By Camille van NiekerkWe talk a lot about good vocal techniques. But what would be considered bad techniques? And how do we avoid them? Watch this tutorial to learn about the three most common bad techniques, and how to avoid them in your singing.
Style Breakdown: Billie Eilish Vocal Style and Technique
By Camille van NiekerkBillie Eilish is known for her use of vocal fry, airy falsetto, and LOTS of sliding. Our vocal coach Camille will break down Billie's vocal style and technique in this Live Lesson.
Essential Belting Warmup for High Voice
By Camille van NiekerkIn this comprehensive vocal warmup series designed for high voices, you'll explore the fundamentals of belting, focusing on strength, flexibility, and sustainable sound production. The lesson is divided into three parts: warming up your chest and head voice, achieving a chest-dominant mix, and applying power and resonance strategies. Through a series of targeted exercises, including SOVT techniques and vowel modifications, you'll develop the skills necessary for powerful and expressive belting. Whether you're preparing for performances or refining your technique, this warmup series will equip you with essential tools for vocal success.
Pitch Correction Made Easy
By Camille van NiekerkThis lesson series helps you address common pitch issues, like singing flat or sharp, and improve your overall tuning.
Getting Better Tone
By Camille van NiekerkWhile we all have a general sound that comes naturally to us, we can develop and explore different tone qualities within our voice. In this tutorial, Camille shows you different tones, with tips on how to achieve consistent tonal quality throughout your range.
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