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

The Student and Tutor worked on improving vocal transitions between chest and head voice, using straw exercises and targeted vocal patterns to address voice cracking and identify passing points. They also focused on pitch accuracy, tone cleanliness, and intentionality while beginning work on a new song. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice the new song with specific "gaga" and pointing exercises, along with five minutes of daily straw gliding.

The session focused on introducing the Student to sharp and flat notes on the piano, including identifying black keys and understanding their dual naming conventions. The Student practiced locating these notes by playing them individually and in sequences, spelling words with notes, and improvising a short song using only sharp and flat keys. For follow-up, the Student was assigned to practice finding various sharp and flat notes daily and to attempt playing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' using sharp or flat notes.

The Tutor and Student focused on diaphragmatic breathing exercises and breath control techniques, including sustained 'S' sounds with timed counts. They also practiced vocal exercises to improve pitch accuracy and resonance, culminating in an initial application to a chosen song, with plans to refine breathing strategy for the song in the next lesson.

The student and tutor explored vocal technique, focusing on vocal registers, harmonizing, and vocal health. They practiced vocal exercises, discussed posture and breath control, and reviewed the mechanics of vocal production. The tutor outlined a personalized lesson plan to address the student's goals, including ear training and music theory.

The tutor and student worked on foundational music theory, focusing on rhythm, note values, and hand independence on the piano. They practiced exercises to internalize different rhythmic patterns and began applying these concepts to musical passages, with plans to continue this work in the next lesson.

The Student and Tutor practiced piano skills, including reviewing familiar songs, focusing on proper posture and hand technique, and engaging in interactive games for ear training and rhythm. The session also introduced playing with two hands and using improvisation cards. For homework, the Student was tasked with practicing a song in two different keys and exploring two-hand arrangements.