Music Lessons by Tutor from Royal Conservatory - Theory, Composition, Production

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, covering site reading, interval identification, and understanding pickup notes in sheet music. They practiced several pieces, including "Sunlight Through the Trees" and "Howl's Moving Castle," emphasizing rhythmic accuracy and utilizing metronome practice. For follow-up, the Student was encouraged to practice "Howl's Moving Castle" from beginning to end with a metronome to achieve a consistent tempo.

The Tutor and Student focused on vocal warm-ups, developing chest voice, and expressive singing. They practiced sustained vocalizations, character-based speaking exercises, and applied these techniques to a song, 'Riptide,' with an emphasis on breath control and vocal placement. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing breath control and awareness of chest vs. head voice in their daily speaking.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on sight-reading various pieces like "Clapping Song" and "Sunlight Through the Trees," while also reviewing musical concepts such as staccato, legato, rhythm, and pedal usage. The core of the session involved refining a section of "Howl's Moving Castle," with an emphasis on tempo, connected playing, and expressive storytelling, supported by E minor harmonic scale practice. Homework includes daily practice of bars 84 to the end of "Howl's Moving Castle" and a full run-through of the entire piece.

Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces, focusing heavily on integrating dynamics and musicality into their playing by imagining stories and characters. They practiced "The Swan," "Song from a Secret Garden," and "Sedgio," addressing specific sections for technical accuracy and expressive interpretation. The session concluded with practicing C minor harmonic and melodic scales to improve finger speed and evenness, which was also assigned as daily homework along with practicing "Sedgio" from beginning to end.

Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and rhythm exercises with a metronome. They focused on improving timing and pitch matching while practicing the song "Stay" by Rihanna, specifically targeting challenging lyrical transitions and beat synchronization. The session concluded with a discussion on continued self-practice and the Student's overall progress.

Student and Tutor engaged in a Singing class, focusing on breath control, vocal dynamics, and emotional expression through various exercises. They practiced S, V, and Z holds, dynamic speaking scenarios, and volume control, applying these techniques to popular songs like "Driver's License" and "Riptide." The session concluded with a discussion on the importance of hydration for vocal health and plans to continue practice next week.