Music Lessons by Tutor from Universidad Central | Theory, Sight Reading, Engaging

The Student and Tutor worked on vowel placement and reducing tension while singing, using exercises to improve consistency and comfort across different ranges. The Student's hearing was tested using melodic drawing exercises. The Student is to practice the first verse of "White Flag," focusing on dynamics and vowel placement for the next session.

The session focused on improving the Student's singing accuracy, specifically intonation and starting notes in the song "Up on the Housetop." The Student practiced exercises to improve note recognition and connections between phrases. The Tutor assigned homework involving repeated singing of song lines and a melody-drawing exercise to reinforce correct note placement.

The session focused on improving the student's singing technique, specifically addressing nasality, pitch issues on descending notes, and vowel inconsistencies. The student analyzed MRI videos of the vocal tract, practiced exercises to control airflow and vocal support, and applied these techniques to a song. The student will continue to work on descending notes, vowel consistency, and incorporate exercises into their practice routine.

The session covered piano scales (C, G, and D major), articulation exercises (legato and staccato), and introduced a more complex version of "Jingle Bells". The Student worked on finger placement, counting techniques, and chord transitions. The homework is to practice the E major scale and work on the connection sections of the "Jingle Bells" song.

The student practiced ear training by listening to melodies and attempting to notate them. The Tutor provided feedback and identified areas for improvement, specifically with recognizing small intervals. The plan is to incorporate more music theory and reference songs in future lessons, and to continue practicing with new melodies.

The Tutor and Student worked on vocal exercises to improve breath control, pitch accuracy, and dynamic expression. The Student practiced applying these techniques to a specific song and began learning a new section. Homework included practicing the "neigh neigh" exercise and reviewing the new song section. They also discussed preparing for upcoming musical auditions, with a potential follow-up session to focus on audition material.