Music Production & Theory Lessons by Virginia Commonwealth University Educator

The student and tutor reviewed piano scales and arpeggios, focusing on the C major and D major arpeggios. They practiced fingerings, coordination with a metronome, and discussed the theoretical underpinnings of scales and arpeggios. The tutor plans to send a document to help demystify scales and their numbering.

The tutor and student worked on piano technique, specifically the C major scale and arpeggio, covering fingerings for both hands. They also discussed the practical use of a metronome for practice, with a recommendation for a metronome app due to initial difficulties with the student's piano's built-in function.

The Student had their first singing lesson, which focused on alignment, diaphragmatic breathing, and exploring vocal range. The Student practiced physical warm-ups, breathing exercises, and pitch-matching exercises. The plan is to work on vocal technique and songs in future lessons, starting with simple pieces.

The session centered on vocal warm-ups, pitch matching, and an introduction to solfège. The Student practiced breath control, vocal sirens, and pitch matching exercises, with the Tutor providing guidance on technique and pitch accuracy. The Tutor assigned continued practice with the exercises and promised to send a Google Doc with all warm-ups and pitch-matching material.

The Student received instruction in vocal technique, focusing on breath control, resonance, and vowel placement. The Student practiced vocal exercises, scales, and began learning to sing "Danny Boy," with attention to musical notation and proper diction. The assigned homework includes practicing the first three pages of the song, focusing on rhythm, notes, and lyrics.

The session focused on vocal warm-ups, breath control, exploring vocal range, and understanding the difference between chest and head voice. The student practiced various vocal exercises, including sirens, lip trills, and scales. The tutor explained vowel modification and the importance of a lifted soft palate. A lesson plan was discussed, with an emphasis on beginning with art songs and folk songs to build a foundation for pop singing. The tutor mentioned recording assignments to help the student use their home studio.