Explore the art of classical singing with a focus on expression, tone control, and sight reading

The Tutor and Student worked on vocal exercises to improve range and enunciation, then focused on a song performance. They analyzed phrasing and breathing techniques to enhance vocal delivery, including an exercise to focus on resonance. The student was assigned practice exercises and tasked with choosing a new song to work on in future sessions.

The session focused on vocal warm-up exercises, including scales, lip trills, and vowel articulation, to improve vocal technique and resonance. The Student practiced these exercises and performed a song, receiving feedback on breath control, vocal consistency, and stage presence. The Student was assigned homework to practice the warm-ups and the song excerpt, focusing on breath control, in preparation for the next session.

Joseph introduced a learner from Barrio Historico to foundational singing techniques, including breath control, projection, and vocal warm-ups like scales and lip trills. The student then sang a song, allowing Joseph to assess current skills and areas for improvement, with a focus on breath support and mouth movements. For the next lesson, Joseph will select a song for them to work on, applying the techniques discussed.

Joseph and Sandy focused their vocal lesson on warm-ups, including scales, lip trills, and vowel shapes, to enhance Sandy's pitch, resonance, and enunciation. During the lesson, Sandy performed "Goodness of God," receiving feedback from Joseph on her breath control and pitch accuracy. They plan to dissect the song section by section next week to further refine her technique and boost her confidence.

Joseph Martinez provided vocal coaching to Douglas Hill, focusing on essential singing techniques such as projection, breath control, and mental preparation. Their discussion also covered effective practice strategies, including specific exercises and self-assessment methods. Looking ahead, Joseph and Douglas made arrangements to continue their private lessons remotely via Zoom, with adjusted payment terms, once Joseph relocates to New York.

Joseph coached Douglas on vocal projection techniques, breath control exercises, and vowel pronunciation. Douglas practiced scales and vowel sounds, and they discussed his upcoming surgery and singing "Stairway to Heaven" in a future lesson. Douglas was assigned homework including breathing exercises, practicing vowel shapes, and listening to "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright" by Bob Dylan.