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Daniela provided vocal coaching to Atara, focusing on techniques to enhance projection and minimize strain during her performance of "Birds of a Feather." During the lesson, they practiced exercises designed to achieve vocal closeness, introduce brightness without screaming, and integrate crying and whininess for a chest voice sensation. Atara's assignment for the upcoming lesson includes practicing the song, with particular attention to the chorus and the specific techniques learned, and memorizing the lyrics.

Daniela worked with a piano learner on exercises, including the pentatonic scale, 'Shant Monk Song' (both hands), and sight-reading 'Shining Star.' The learner, who resides in the River District, focused on improving left-hand technique, finger placement, and rhythm. Homework includes practicing 'Shant Monk Song' without stopping, memorizing melodies, and practicing chords with correct fingerings and pedal.

Daniela led a vocal lesson with an individual from the 31st Street Corridor, focusing on vocal exercises and song performance. They worked on Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" and "Tightrope," incorporating straw exercises and vocal warm-ups to help manage vocal inflammation due to a cold. The key of "Tightrope" was adjusted for a better vocal fit, and Daniela sent the learner the revised song to practice. They will continue to refine vocal technique in their next lesson.

During a recent vocal lesson, a coach guided a student from Greensboro through vocal techniques aimed at reducing tension, improving vocal placement, and balancing vocal tone. They focused on practical application, practicing tongue exercises and exploring various vocal placements, then applying these skills to excerpts from "What a Girl Wants," "Torn," and "Lover." For practice, the student was assigned to continue working on "Lover" using the "wow" sound, while the coach will prepare new exercises for their upcoming lesson.

Daniela and Yesenia collaborated on vocal exercises during their recent lesson, specifically targeting tongue relaxation and reducing vocal tension to cultivate a lighter, more comfortable sound. Their practice included the song "Oceans" by Hillsong, where they emphasized particular words and employed a 'crying' technique to infuse emotion. Yesenia's assignment for the week involves practicing the song first with an 'Oo' sound, then with the lyrics, concentrating on keeping her voice relaxed and free of tension.

Daniela worked with an individual from River Park on the song "Iris," focusing on vocal techniques to improve their tone, rhythm, and dynamics. The individual practiced exercises to center their sound and reduce raspiness, and also worked on applying a swing rhythm to their phrasing. Homework includes practicing dynamics, reading, and emphasizing specific pulses in the song.