Music Production & Theory Lessons by Virginia Commonwealth University Educator

The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory singing lesson, covering fundamental vocal techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, proper singing posture, and the differentiation between chest and head voice. They practiced various vocal warm-ups, including breath control exercises, siren glides, and scale exercises for both lower and higher vocal ranges. A multi-lesson plan was discussed, detailing future work on technique application through songs and culminating in a mock recital.

The tutor introduced fundamental piano concepts to a young student, covering posture, finger numbering, and keyboard orientation. They practiced identifying black key patterns and basic finger exercises, and briefly touched upon rhythm and simple melodic sequences. The session concluded with a discussion on the student's progress and scheduling future lessons.

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.