Music Lessons in Music Production, Mixing, and Songwriting at Aria of Music Academy

Eric and Greg's recent vocal lesson focused on refining Greg's practice, specifically addressing the sustain of notes, interval training, and vowel sound production. They also dedicated time to discussing strategies for managing performance anxiety and improving vocal tone at higher frequencies. Additionally, the lesson included troubleshooting camera issues and a brief discussion about updating drivers, with a plan to resolve the camera problem before their next scheduled meeting.

During their lesson, Eric and Greg concentrated on vocal exercises designed to enhance Greg's pitch accuracy, particularly on the G and G sharp notes. They employed staccato techniques, emphasizing the precise 'attack' of each note. The discussion also touched upon interval training and the use of fry vocals in specific musical genres. As an assignment, Greg was tasked with practicing scales, ensuring careful attention to the attack of each note, especially around the G and G sharp.

Eric taught Joshua a comprehensive guitar lesson that delved into instrument maintenance, rhythm, fretboard notes, and the intricacies of riff construction. Joshua actively engaged in practicing how to find root notes, build riffs, and play power chords. These foundational guitar skills were then put into practice as they worked on the song 'Can You Feel My Heart,' specifically focusing on its chord progressions and various effects.

Eric conducted a music lesson with Joshua, delving into power chords on the guitar, using examples like the song 'Snuff' and exploring finger stretching techniques. For homework, Joshua was tasked with converting chords from a song into power chords, and Eric committed to sending a fretboard chart to assist him. The lesson also covered vocal techniques and the diverse vocal ranges of different artists.

Eric Lewis provided a vocal lesson to Greg Newton, emphasizing vocal warmups, expanding Greg's range (especially high notes), and clarifying the distinction between head voice and falsetto. They also delved into effective practice techniques, such as maintaining consistency, varying routines, and utilizing 'focal practice' for challenging song sections. A practical point discussed was Greg checking his microphone settings to ensure optimal audio clarity.

During a recent lesson, Eric Lewis evaluated Tyne Penn II's vocal range and guided them through exercises aimed at enhancing tone and consistency. The lesson also involved an analysis of different music genres, with a focus on specific vocal techniques and characteristics. Eric encouraged Tyne to practice particular techniques and explore various vocal registers, promising to send follow-up information for their practice.