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

Megan worked with Maxx on vocal exercises and rehearsed a song for an upcoming performance. They focused on pitch accuracy, articulation, and vocal technique, specifically addressing transitions between chest voice and falsetto. Megan provided a recording of a vocal part for Maxx to practice before their next session.

During their recent piano lesson, Megan guided Ross through a review of chord inversions, dynamics, eighth notes, and sight-reading. They then embarked on learning "Standing in the Need of Prayer," with a particular emphasis on right and left hand coordination and understanding D.C. al Fine. For his practice, Ross was tasked with Hannon exercises, focusing on the ascending motion separately with each hand. Gemini notes are slated to be sent to both the tutor and Ross.

Megan worked with a learner on songwriting, providing feedback on melodic structure, phrasing, and harmonic choices, specifically cadences. The individual, a resident of Rockridge, also practiced singing exercises focused on articulation and breath control. They discussed reserving time for a future lesson.

During a recent vocal lesson, the coach and a learner from Downtown Greensboro worked on vocal warm-up exercises, including humming, singing nursery rhymes, and practicing pitch accuracy with numerical sequences. The learner practiced exercises such as 'Super Duper Double Bubble Gum,' 'Mary Had a Little Lamb,' and new exercises like 'Gum' and 'B.' The coach recommended vocal rest and steam inhalation to help with the learner's sore throat, and they discussed potentially increasing the frequency of lessons to twice a week.

Megan guided a learner from Jacksonville through exercises focusing on music theory, including identifying intervals, understanding dynamics, and improving rhythm. The learner practiced playing exercises from the Alfred book and used flashcards to reinforce note recognition. For homework, Megan assigned practicing the "Rocking Intervals" exercise with a metronome and continuing to use flashcards for note identification.

Megan guided a learner from Fort Lauderdale through a music lesson covering time signatures, note identification, rests, melodic and harmonic intervals, and dynamic markings. The individual practiced playing several pieces, focusing on note accuracy, rhythm, and dynamics. For homework, they were assigned flashcards and specific exercises from pages 24 and 25, including singing note names and identifying intervals while playing.