Learn expressive vocal techniques from an Interlochen alum who helps you connect with every note

Megan Wilde taught Daniel Fernandez de Castro piano and music theory concepts, including note values, right-hand position, and the treble clef. Daniel practiced scales and clapping rhythms. His homework includes practicing "Ode to Joy," reviewing pages 12-15 in his workbook, and working on "Yours" by Conan Gray.

Megan Wilde guided Steven Zafrani through a piano lesson, focusing on rhythm, finger placement, note and interval identification, dynamics, and rests. Steven diligently worked through exercises from his lesson book, integrating harmonic intervals and vocal practice. Megan assigned pages 28-30 for his homework. The two also addressed Steven's upcoming trip to Japan, acknowledging potential rescheduling challenges and the need to remove him from the calendar, with an agreement to coordinate on makeup lessons.

Megan Wilde provided a songwriting lesson to a student from the Upper West Side, offering feedback on their original song. The lesson also involved guiding them through an exercise of writing melodies over a backing track. They explored lyrical themes inspired by Twilight and discussed copyright issues related to using pre-made music. For homework, the student was assigned to continue practicing writing melodies over backing tracks.

An individual from Scottsdale Ranch began their music lesson by discussing sleep issues and their piano setup. They then transitioned to singing, where the learner shared their experience using pitch-tracking apps to improve vocal accuracy. The lesson involved Megan assessing singing exercises and providing feedback.

Megan Wilde led a vocal lesson that included breath control exercises, vocal warm-ups, and techniques for extending vocal range and hitting high notes. A learner from Fletcher Heights practiced lip trills, panting exercises, and various vocalizations to improve breath support, core engagement, and tonal quality. Megan advised consistent practice, mindfulness of her body, and using a scarf to combat the effects of the cold AC in the room.

Megan Wilde coached Deli Morris on vocal techniques, focusing on breath control and Italian pronunciation for the opera piece "Setto Mommy/Setumame." They worked on new breathing exercises and refined Deli's pronunciation using Cecilia Bartoli's recording as a guide. Deli was assigned to mark all instances of rolled "R"s in the lyrics and practice singing in time with the recording, and also to continue practicing the new breathing exercises.