Explore new vocal styles with help from a Universidad de los Andes graduate who personalizes each session

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, starting with song selection and proceeding to comprehensive vocal warm-ups focusing on major scales, pitch accuracy, and breathing techniques. They also delved into a challenging interval within a scale exercise, incorporating basic music theory and vocal connection methods. The session concluded with practicing the first verse of "On My Own," with homework assigned to listen to the song, memorize lyrics, and record practice for self-assessment.

Student and Tutor selected three new songs for future practice, including pop, gospel, and an original composition. The session focused on vocal warm-up exercises, specifically lip trills and NG patterns, to improve ear training, vocal flexibility, and the connection between chest and head voice. The Student was assigned to practice these vocal tracks, use lip trills for warm-ups, and utilize NG exercises to smooth out register transitions before their next lesson.

Student and Tutor focused on developing rhythmic precision in singing, practicing various beat subdivisions and applying these to a specific song. They worked on identifying and accurately vocalizing syncopated phrases within the song, alongside reinforcing proper vocal technique. The Student was assigned to practice the rhythmic exercises and the song with and without accompaniment, maintaining an audible beat, and to record themselves for feedback. Future plans include marking breathing points in the song.

The Student shared their recent live performance experience, receiving positive feedback on vocal clarity and stage presence from the Tutor. They then analyzed the evolution of the Student's voice over time by comparing past and present recordings and practiced vocal techniques to comfortably navigate current registers. The Tutor will research historical examples of vocal changes, and the Student will prepare new songs for the next lesson.

Student and Tutor reviewed vocal performance on "Open Arms," focusing on phrasing, pitch accuracy, and physical tension. They practiced using the 'NG' sound to improve resonance and mixed voice. The session also involved dissecting harmonies and melodies in a new song, "Drowning," specifically challenging the Student's ability to navigate subtle melodic shifts. Homework includes practicing both main melodies and harmonies, along with continued warm-ups and breathing exercises.

Student and Tutor focused on fundamental vocal techniques, including a comprehensive warm-up routine. They practiced exercises to improve pitch stability, breath control, smooth transitions between vocal registers, and clarity in scale and interval patterns. The Tutor assigned homework which includes practicing specific vocal exercises with different vowels and `ng` sounds, and submitting three song options for future lessons.