Music Lessons by Tutor with Education from Universidad de los Andes

The Student and Tutor worked on ear training, reviewing previous homework and assigning a new approach for an upcoming exercise. They selected "Open Arms" as a new song for vocal practice, focusing specifically on learning its bass melody. The session also introduced and practiced a new four-part vocal warm-up, emphasizing breath control and tone. For homework, the Student is to repeat the ear training exercise using an 'a' sound, practice the new warm-up daily, and practice the bass melody of "Open Arms" by listening, singing along, and singing alone.

The session focused on improving a student's vocal performance of a song, addressing issues with pitch accuracy, breath support, and vocal connection. They practiced specific techniques like high breathing, vowel modification, and using a straw and 'NG' sound for vocal exercises. The student was assigned to practice these techniques and was encouraged to send a recording for feedback.

The Student and Tutor worked on fundamental vocal techniques, including proper posture for singing, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and initial vocal warm-ups using lip trills and specific melodic patterns. The Tutor assigned daily practice of the breathing exercises and a lip trill warm-up (to be sent via audio), and asked the Student to suggest 2-3 songs for future lessons.

The Student and Tutor worked on advanced singing techniques, focusing on breath control, open palate activation, and refining vocal resonance through various exercises. They applied these concepts to a worship song, practicing sustained notes, dynamic variations, and efficient breath management. The Student was assigned to record and send vocal variations for review and to continue practicing the song with straw singing and warm-ups.

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, starting with warm-ups to improve pitch accuracy and breath control. They addressed posture, diaphragmatic breathing with 'open ribs,' and the importance of using a steady column of breath to avoid glottal hits and achieve a clean, rounded tone. The session concluded with ear training and harmony practice on specific song segments, for which the Tutor will provide piano recordings as follow-up practice material.

The Student and Tutor worked on fundamental rhythm skills, using a game involving animal sounds (cat, chicken, cow) to represent different note durations. The Student practiced identifying and playing rhythmic patterns on the piano with specific finger assignments. For homework, the Student is encouraged to practice various combinations of these animal rhythms with a metronome set to 60 BPM.