Learn Baroque, fiddle, and electric violin from a York University graduate who brings each style to life

The Tutor and Student began with vocal warm-ups and a review of proper breathing and diction techniques. They analyzed two songs, "Night Changes" and "If I Ain't Got You," focusing on adjusting their keys using a guitar capo or piano to better suit the Student's alto vocal range. The Student will practice these key adjustments for both songs as follow-up.

The Student and Tutor engaged in vocal warm-up exercises focusing on jaw dropping and vowel rounding for intonation. They practiced two songs, "Count On Me" and "When I Grow Up," with an emphasis on breath control, inner listening, and sight-singing using solfège and interval training. The Student was assigned to continue practicing the current songs, potentially find a new one, and utilize a provided PDF for future sight-singing practice.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a demo lesson covering core vocal techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, clear diction, and the purpose of warm-up exercises. The Student sang a jazz piece for feedback, which the Tutor analyzed, offering specific practice recommendations. They also discussed potential future lessons focusing on songwriting and instrumental accompaniment, with the Student planning to select a piece for their next session.

Student and Tutor focused on vocal warm-ups using arpeggios and practiced two songs, "Count on Me" and "When I Grow Up." The session involved finding a suitable higher key for "Count on Me" using karaoke tracks to improve vocal range and avoid flat notes, and working on diction for "When I Grow Up." For follow-up, the Student needs to practice the songs in their new keys and prepare for sight-reading exercises using solfège in the next session.

Student and Tutor worked on various violin scales, including G major, D minor harmonic, A minor harmonic, and C major, along with their corresponding arpeggios. They also practiced several pieces such as the Gavotte in G minor and a Minuet, receiving specific feedback on finger placement and tuning. For homework, the Tutor will send etudes for the Student to practice.

The Student and Tutor practiced vocal performances of "Count on Me," "When I Grow Up," and "Beyond the Sea." They concentrated on fundamental music theory by learning to read sheet music using solfège syllables for "When I Grow Up" and engaged in interval training. The Tutor assigned continuing solfège practice and headphone listening as follow-up, and mentioned introducing sight-singing exercises in upcoming classes.