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Anna Magdalena taught 4 days ago
The session focused on vocal warm-ups, ear training, and basic singing techniques, using the song 'Flames' as a practical exercise. The Student received feedback on pitch, breathing, and articulation, and the Tutor identified the need to transpose the song to a lower key. The Student was assigned to practice breathing techniques, hitting notes accurately, and improvising during specific parts of the song.
Vocal Warm-ups
Ear Training
Explosive Consonants
Vocal Techniques
Finding Your Vocal Range
Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique
Song Adaptation and Improvisation
Sofía taught 5 days ago
The session covered vocal techniques including breathing exercises, posture, vocal mechanisms (chest and head voice), legato and staccato articulation. The student worked on a song, focusing on pitch and transitioning between registers. The tutor assigned continued practice on the song.
Posture and its Impact on Breathing
Three Rules of Breathing for Singing
Legato vs. Staccato
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice Mechanisms
Importance of Mouth Opening for Pitch
Krissan taught 14 days ago
The session focused on vocal techniques, pitch matching, and ear training, with the student learning to control their larynx position and improve pitch accuracy. The Student worked on a worship song, receiving guidance on musicality and proper vocal technique. The student was assigned to prepare a list of songs for the next session, along with a device with a backing track.
Larynx Position and Genre
Match Pitching and Ear Training
Covered Sound (Voce Coperto)
Recognizing Intervals: Higher
Lower
Same
Vocal Warm-ups and Glottal Attack
Importance of Backing Tracks
Andrea taught 16 days ago
The session centered on vocal exercises and character interpretation in preparation for upcoming auditions. The student practiced vocal warm-ups to reach high notes and worked on embodying the character of Lily through acting and singing exercises. The tutor provided techniques to improve vocal projection and overcome anxieties related to singing high notes and embodying a character.
Vocal Warm-ups and Breathing
Jaw and Mouth Opening Techniques
Overcoming Fear of High Notes
Acting and Character Embodiment
Projection and Vocal Strength
Vowel Placement and Articulation
Inaijsa taught 20 days ago
The session focused on vocal exercises to improve breath control, articulation, and air release. The Student practiced breathing techniques, articulation drills, and applied these to singing a song. Homework includes practicing breathing exercises and oval shapes in the mirror to improve technique and build confidence.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Oval Exercises for Jaw Mobility
Vowel Emphasis and Consonant Lightness
Straw Exercises
Trusting Your Voice
Maria taught 25 days ago
The session focused on Spanish greetings, pronunciation of vowels and specific letters, and gendered nouns. The Student practiced pronunciation and identifying the gender of various nouns. The plan is to assign exercises for practice with articles and gendered words.
Spanish Greetings and Basic Phrases
Introduction in Spanish: *Yo me llamo* vs. *Soy*
Formal vs. Informal 'You': *Tú* vs. *Usted*
Spanish Pronunciation: Vowels and Accent Marks
Pronunciation of Specific Letters: H
J
Ñ
R
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Winston-Salem: Where Heritage Meets Harmony
Winston-Salem’s singing traditions weave together centuries of cultural roots and creative innovation. Known as North Carolina’s "City of Arts," its unique vocal landscape blends Moravian hymns, gospel soul, and university-led artistry.
Historic Singing Traditions:
- Moravian trombone choirs at Old Salem (founded 1766) accompany community hymn singing, marking America’s oldest continuous choral tradition.
- St. Philips African Moravian Church fused European hymns with African call-and-response singing in 1822.
- Mount Sinai Baptist Church’s gospel choirs evolved traditional hymnody into vibrant, R&B-infused worship.
Singing Hubs & Education:
- UNCSA School of Music: Trains Broadway performers with intensive voice lessons and opera coaching.
- Stevens Center: Hosts the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus for open choral singing rehearsals.
- Sawtooth School: Offers songwriting workshops in a historic tobacco factory.
- Reynolda Gardens: Summer a cappella groups practice amidst its rose-scented arbors.
Cultural Crossroads:
- National Black Theatre Festival: Teaches stage vocal projection through spoken-word workshops.
- Riverrun Film Festival: Features live film-scoring singing sessions.
- Bailey Park Jazz Nights: Showcases jazz scat singing against downtown skylines.
Home Singing Recording Tips (Without Expensive Equipment):
- Create a Vocal Booth: Use blankets, quilts, or curtains to isolate your recording area, reducing external noise and echo.
- Soundproof the Room: Cover walls with sound-absorbing materials such as foam panels, cotton, or sponge to improve audio clarity.
- Proper Mic Technique: Position yourself about 6–8 inches from your microphone to capture the best vocal clarity without distortion.
- Monitor Your Sound: Use headphones during recording sessions to identify and promptly correct audio issues.
Some Facts about Winston-Salem:
- Winston-Salem hosts the National Black Theatre Festival biennially, attracting vocal talent from across the nation and internationally.
- The city’s historical integration of diverse vocal traditions continues to inspire modern musicians, reflecting Winston-Salem's rich musical heritage.
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