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Raine Stern coached Austin V. on vocal techniques, focusing on breath control using straw phonation and melodic improvisation within the chest register. Austin was assigned homework to practice scales, create a song in B major or minor, and record himself singing along to music to find his authentic voice. They also discussed the impact of lifestyle choices on vocal performance and cognitive function.

Raine Stern guided Anna Florczak through guitar exercises, including chord work on "Yellow," riff practice for an Arctic Monkeys song focusing on alternate picking, and an introduction to power chords. Raine assigned practice exercises for the bar chord and riff, and encouraged Anna to experiment with power chords. Raine also recommended a tuner app to ensure accurate tuning with the capo.

Raine Stern taught Asher Weinberger fingerpicking techniques on the guitar, focusing on chord variations and a specific fingerpicking pattern using C, A minor, G, and D minor chords. Asher practiced the fingerpicking pattern and chord transitions. Raine will send a video demonstrating the C to A chord progression, and Asher will practice the C chord pattern to build muscle memory.

Raine Stern is giving guitar lessons to Dalia and Olin. Dalia is learning "Heat" by Rachel Chino Revery, focusing on riffs, chords (including bar chords), strumming patterns, and techniques like slides. Olin is learning bar chords, strumming patterns (including "Creep" by Radiohead), and basic electric guitar techniques, including tuning, amp settings, and addressing fret buzz. Raine emphasizes finger placement, transitions, and the relationship between notes on the fretboard.

Raine Stern coached Austin V on breath control techniques to improve his singing, focusing on diaphragmatic breathing and sustained note exercises within his chest voice range. Austin practiced controlling his airflow and sustaining notes for longer durations. He is assigned to practice the discussed breathing exercises using a straw and timer, and to experiment with humming to further develop breath control.

Raine Stern tutored Nor Dabhs in a guitar lesson, focusing on learning specific chords and strumming techniques for a song, including A major 7, a challenging bar chord, and C# major 7. Raine provided finger placement guidance and addressed tuning differences. Raine will add images and notes to the 'feel it doc' for Nor to practice, and they plan to continue the lesson tomorrow morning.