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NY native, coach: writing in Anglosaxon style/pronunciation/help translation for your songs/compositions coached by singer/lyricist

*Do you sing and/or compose songs in English?
*Do you realize that the way of writing/singing lyrics in English is not the same as in French? in English is not the same as in your language?
*Do you realize that even if an Int'l audience won't understand all the lyrics in *English that respecting the lyrics, the way you write them and sing them is just as important as if you were singing them in French beyond "it sounds good in English, and who cares what it means"?
*If you're a singer, would you like to pronounce English sounds better and master the phrasing of an English song better?
Then you have found the support and the answer to your quest to improve as a singer and/or lyric poet for your compositions.
- English teacher for 15 years, writer of ebooks on learning English
- singer/songwriter in several groups since 1994
-lyric poet/melody composer, see songbay youtube sacem
-translator of song lyrics, French composition
As a multi-tasking speech-chant-music coach, I could help you with:
-Singing and pronunciation of English songs/compositions
-Word order/arrangement/meaning/themes in your lyrics
-Translating your lyrics from French (* which means I become co-author, so other agreement)

Extra information

ideas and smiles

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French

About Me

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I am American but I live in the south of France near Toulouse. I have lived in France for over 20 years. I have 3 children and a dog. I am also a singer and songwriter. I'm not in a band at the moment, so I love doing karaoke.
-I can teach English
- travel and basic to intermediate French
-mentor musicians and singers who are not native English speakers and who wish to improve their singing and songwriting in English.
-I am a coach for children, adolescents and life coach. For children/teens, this is to support and encourage you when you feel different and are going through a difficult time, not for academic coaching. Adults are asking for my website.
I look forward to working with you in whatever way you want, cheers!
Are you planning a trip to France? Do you need some practical phase to get around airports, hotels, restaurants, beaches, ski resorts? Do you need help understanding cultural differences and customs? Would you like to sound less anglosaxon as to avoid the snooty, confused looks? Would you like some great places to visit that are less known than typical travel packages? Well, I'm the one stop shop. I fell in love with France when I did junior high exchange, majored in French in College, and I've been living here for over 20 years. Here, I'm an English teacher but since I've lived here I'm fluent in French, and in the French ;). - I can guide you with the language and grammar with some basic, useful vocabulary and phrases. - We'll practice asking questions which is vital for travelling and life in general. -I'll give you some pronunciation tips. -We'll do some role plays and listening comprehension. -I could also make some good suggestions for off the beaten track places to see and visit.
No matter what level, or what age, learning a language, especially English is going to serve you. My approach to teaching is interactive and I'd like to stress that what you get out of it, so improving, will depend on your implication. Your effort and positivity will pay off in the long run. I've even written 3 ebook workbooks to accompany you, if you'd like. I adapt to your needs, but I've found that the biggest lack is with the tenses and vocabulary. Listening comp and pronunciation are a closed second (and they're connected:) As you actively apply what you learn, you'll grow in confidence while having fun. I can also help with your CV, cover letters, interviews in English, or presentations.

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