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

Style Breakdown - Taylor Swift Vocal Style and Technique

By Camille van Niekerk

Taylor Swift's vocal style is great for beginners to learn from! In this Live Lesson our vocal coach Camille van Niekerk analyzes Taylor Swift's vocal style and technique.

Steps To Better Phrasing

By Camille van Niekerk

Why do some performances sound boring, while others sound polished and interesting? Many times, it’s phrasing that makes the difference! It’s one thing to sing the right notes; it’s another thing to make music. Camille breaks down phrasing for beginners in this tutorial.

Runs and Embellishments

By Camille van Niekerk

Do you want to learn how to riff and run like your favorite artists? If so, this tutorial is for you! You’ll learn how to create runs from scratch and break down complicated runs you hear.

Beginner Warmups

By Camille van Niekerk

Easy and must-learn warmups for beginners!

Strengthening Vocal Chords For High Voices

By Camille van Niekerk

Although we don’t strengthen our vocal cords in exactly the same manner that we strengthen our biceps or quadriceps, there are plenty of exercises we can use to strengthen their coordination.

Style Breakdown: Shawn Mendes Vocal Style and Technique

By Camille van Niekerk

Shawn Mendes is one of the most popular singers of today. In this Live Lesson our vocal coach breaks down Shawn Mendes' singing style and vocal technique.

30 Day Beginner Course with Camille

By Camille van Niekerk

Camille van Niekerk is the instructor for this 30 day course for beginners. Camille van Niekerk is a singer and vocal instructor in Southern California with roots in musical theater, dancing, directing, and playing roles such as Belle in Beauty & the Beast, Chiffon in Little Shop of Horrors, and Gabriella in High School Musical.

Key to Perfect Pitch and Intonation

By Camille van Niekerk

Pitch and intonation are essential to great vocal technique. Camille demonstrates how to effectively improve your singing by focusing on pitch accuracy with these simple tips.

How To Sing Like a Pop Star

By Camille van Niekerk

Pop music emerged as a distinct style in the 1950’s, although it’s evolved a lot since then, and it continues to change as music evolves. In this tutorial, Camille will take a broad look at pop singing and define some characteristics present in the majority of contemporary pop styles.

Advanced Warmups

By Camille van Niekerk

Warmups for intermediate and advanced singers looking for a challenge!

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