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

The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice, starting with a review of various major and minor scales. They then worked extensively on the "Jurassic Park" piece, incorporating metronome practice to enhance rhythm and accuracy. Homework assigned included practicing the song with the metronome, reviewing scales, and utilizing new sight-reading materials set up on the Student's iPad, along with finding a new song to learn.

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and piece work. They reviewed C major, A minor, G major, and E minor scales and triads, discussing their theoretical connections to the emotional context of music. The session involved extensive practice on specific sections of "The Swan" (bars 27-46) and "A Secret Garden" (bars 14-18), with an emphasis on note accuracy and rhythmic precision. Homework was assigned to continue practicing these pieces and *Pachelbel's Canon* at specified tempos.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, practicing various sections of a piece at increasing tempos. They focused on refining rhythm, finger placement, and smooth transitions between bars. Homework was assigned, including practicing specific sections at designated BPMs and working on difficult passages slowly and accurately, with an emphasis on starting practice sessions with the least mastered material.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and proper vocal placement. They practiced specific exercises to strengthen chest and head voices and applied these techniques while singing excerpts from two songs. The session concluded with plans to continue working on the same songs and further explore the Student's observation regarding eating habits affecting vocal performance.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing class, focusing on vocal warm-ups including breathing exercises, chest voice activation, and pitch practice. They then applied these techniques to practice two songs, "Driver's License" and "Deja Vu," concentrating on vocal dynamics, emotional delivery, and specific challenging musical sections. The Student was assigned to continue daily breathing exercises, lip trills, and speaking exercises to further strengthen chest voice.

Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, practicing F major, E minor, G major, D minor, and D major scales. They reviewed key signatures using the Circle of Fifths mnemonic and worked extensively on sight-reading "Carmen's Tune," "Big Ben," and "Jurassic Park," with an emphasis on coordination and rhythm. Homework includes practicing the scales and the full "Jurassic Park" piece.