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Nichelle and Tahmir delved into music industry topics, including originality, marketing, and branding. Nichelle then provided Tahmir with guidance on songwriting, vocal technique, and branding, highlighting the significance of capturing attention, vulnerability, and variety. The lesson transitioned into a practical vocal lesson where Nichelle coached Tahmir on breath control, tone matching, and accessing his mix voice. They practiced exercises like lip trills and vowel sounds to expand his range, and Nichelle also shared valuable vocal care tips.

On August 9, 2025, Nichelle Bernard coached a student from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville on vocal training, focusing on warm-ups, agility exercises, and song performance. She emphasized breath control, proper vocal placement (cheekbones, forehead, diaphragm), dynamic control, and mental preparation for high notes. Nichelle encouraged connecting with the lyrics, adding personal expression, and building intensity throughout the song using a dynamic 'level' system, culminating in a controlled, breathy finish.

Nichelle Bernard provided vocal coaching to Audrey Jones, concentrating on agility exercises and breath control to prepare Audrey for her upcoming guitar performance. During this vocal technique lesson, they practiced scales, vowel exercises, and interpretive techniques for Elton John's 'This Is Your Song.' Nichelle also supplied agility warm-up recordings and offered advice on setlist strategy and vocal rest.

Nichelle's recent vocal coaching lesson with Dylan focused on a blend of vocal exercises and song work. Key areas of concentration included breath control, tone, and vocal placement. Dylan actively practiced specific techniques, aiming to improve transitions and emotional expression within the song's verses and chorus. To continue their progress, an earlier lesson was scheduled for Friday, specifically to further develop the chorus and refine vowel sounds in the higher range.

Nichelle provided vocal coaching to Joan, focusing on essential techniques like warm-ups, tone, breathing, and solo performance, with particular attention to dynamics, annunciation, and vibrato. During their lesson, Joan shared her anxieties regarding stage presence and articulated a goal to cultivate a richer, more agile voice, inspired by gospel music and artists such as Roberta Flack, Dusty Springfield, and Sade. Nichelle recommended studying these influences and exploring new methods, including advanced breath control, vowel manipulation, and pentatonic scales. The two also discussed Joan's musical preferences, which lean towards ballads, classical pieces, and harmonies, while expressing a dislike for excessive runs and horns. Ultimately, they reached an agreement to broaden Joan's stylistic repertoire while honoring her established tastes.

Nichelle provided online vocal coaching to Nedd, with the lesson focusing on crucial aspects like breath control, resonance, dynamics, and emotional delivery. Their time together involved warm-ups, scales, ear training, and in-depth song interpretation. Nichelle adeptly tailored her teaching approach to Nedd's past experience, encouraging him to visualize the song's meaning and practice specific techniques for continuous improvement.