Pronunciation-focused Spanish instruction guided by a tutor who values cultural context

The class focused on vocal technique and song performance. The student engaged in physical and vocal warm-ups, articulation exercises, and worked on a musical theatre song. The tutor provided feedback on character interpretation, vocal control, and stage presence, while discussing movement and blocking for the next session.

The session focused on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and articulation exercises using different sounds and techniques. The student worked on Taylor Swift's "Fate of Filia", focusing on sharpness, consonant articulation, and jaw relaxation for improved resonance. New song recommendations were made and the student was assigned to listen to them for the next session.

The Tutor and Student practiced forming questions and using question words in Spanish. They also began learning numbers from zero to twenty. The session included translation exercises and pronunciation guidance with emphasis on exceptions and patterns.

The Student and Tutor discussed vocal health, including anatomy, potential injuries, and preventative care. They watched videos of vocal cords in action and planned to explore "legit" singing styles in future sessions. The Student was given listening assignments of musical theater pieces and will confirm the scheduling of the next session.

The Tutor and Student practiced Spanish pronunciation and reviewed introductions and descriptions. They then discussed rules for determining the gender of nouns, covering masculine and feminine endings as well as exceptions. The Student was assigned exercises to practice gender identification and will learn about articles in the next session.

The session focused on vocal technique, particularly resonance and tension management, during singing. The student worked on vocal warm-ups and applied these techniques to a performance of "Tennessee Whiskey". The student was instructed to focus on a darker, thicker resonance and being aware of new jaw movements.