Music Lessons by Tutor from Interlochen Academy - Composition to Live Performance

Megan and Ross reviewed "Lavender's Blue," focusing on dynamics and pedal usage, and then worked on exercises from Hannon to improve finger dexterity and understanding of intervals. Ross was assigned to practice "Kumbria" with hands together and to continue practicing the Hannon exercise, focusing on smooth transitions and proper finger placement. Megan also assigned written homework on sixths.

A vocal coach and an individual from West Cary focused on vocal warm-ups, utilizing exercises from Jeff Roa to enhance pitch accuracy and vocal range. The individual then performed a song for review, receiving feedback on pitch and body movement. They made plans to continue fine-tuning the song and established a goal for the learner to increase daily water intake, recommending a water reminder app.

Megan worked with an individual from Fort Lauderdale on piano, focusing on rhythm, note identification, dynamics, and interval recognition. The learner practiced pieces like "My Fifth" and began learning "Brother John," working on hands-separate practice and chord construction. Homework includes practicing harmonic fourths and fifths and continuing to work on "Brother John."

During their recent singing lesson, Megan Wilde guided Liyah Arzu through breathing techniques, emphasizing the expansion of rib cage muscles and proper posture. Liyah engaged in various vocal exercises, including lip trills and panting, to enhance her breath control and diaphragmatic support. For continued development, Megan assigned Liyah homework to practice these techniques in front of a mirror, aiming to build both awareness and muscle strength.

Megan Wilde coached Maxx Sandstrom on enhancing his vocal performance of a song, concentrating on breath control, pitch accuracy, and confidence. Maxx diligently practiced specific sections, integrating breathing techniques and pitch corrections to improve his singing skills. For their next lesson, he was assigned to practice a particular section of the song, paying close attention to the ending note of each line.

Megan guided Lena through a vocal lesson, focusing on essential techniques like posture, breathing exercises, and pitch accuracy, which they then applied to the song "My Heart Will Go On." Lena diligently practiced specific exercises, including the "pant" and "candle exercise," to enhance her breath control and diaphragm engagement. For homework, Megan tasked Lena with practicing the song both with and without the karaoke track, emphasizing breath support and overcoming mindset challenges, and encouraged her to perform it at a karaoke event.