English Tutor at Lancaster University | Literature, Writing, Reading, Debate

The session focused on developing vocal technique, including warm-ups and vocal health tips. The Student practiced applying vibrato and navigating vocal breaks using specific exercises and worked on two songs, "May It Be" and "Good Riddance," to improve high notes, falsetto transitions, and harmony pitching. The Student's homework involves practicing vibrato with "May It Be" and the harmony lines in "Good Riddance."

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, warm-ups, and the academic concept of harmony in singing. The Student practiced pitch control through scale progressions and worked on maintaining their vocal line within a close harmony song. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice the first verse of "Good Riddance" to develop harmony differentiation and to listen to Poor Man's Poison to explore adding vocal 'edge'.

The Student and Tutor practiced descriptive language in Spanish by discussing a past holiday, reinforcing the use of the preterite tense. The session then transitioned to an in-depth introduction to the subjunctive mood, covering its formation, specific usage contexts, and common trigger phrases. The Student was advised to practice conjugating various tenses and review the provided materials to solidify understanding.

The Student and Tutor focused on understanding and practicing vocal harmonies, using examples from various songs and working on ear training with 'Good Riddance' from Hades. They also developed advanced vocal control by experimenting with falsetto, mixed, and head voice placement. The Student continued practicing 'Thunderbringer' with emphasis on smoothness and breath support, and was assigned to listen to 'Good Riddance' for continued ear training and use a piano app to practice vocal placement.

Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, starting with vocal warm-ups and number scale exercises to improve pitch consistency and transition smoothly between vocal registers. They then practiced the song "May It Be," focusing on hitting high notes, managing vocal breaks, and using proper breath support. The Student was assigned to practice the warm-ups and the song, with particular attention to transitions and diaphragm support, in preparation for future lessons on sea shanties and vibrato.

The session focused on explaining and practicing two key Spanish grammar concepts: the personal 'a' and the passive 'se'. The Student applied these rules in a detailed translation exercise. Future lessons will further explore the passive 'se', reflexive verbs, and introduce the subjunctive mood.