Take voice classes with a Boston University alum who brings a fresh mix of styles and teaching approaches

On August 6, 2025, Henry Gardner led a vocal lesson with Mr902, where they explored techniques for singing with a 'full voice,' distinguishing between belt and mix vocal styles, and simplifying vocal delivery to improve phrasing. To sharpen his ear training and melodic accuracy, Mr902 and Henry analyzed a specific run from Chris Cornell's 'Thank You.' The assignment for Mr902 included practicing the outlined run and integrating nasal resonance into his technique, with their next lesson set for the following Monday.

Vocal coach Henry Gardner worked with an individual from Bakersfield on developing their belting technique by engaging their entire vocal range and body. They practiced straw exercises and vocal projection, focusing on releasing tension and using the "whole voice." Gardner advised them to continue practicing this technique, being mindful of any vocal fatigue, and mentioned that future lessons would explore connecting emotions and storytelling to singing.

Mr902's lesson with Henry Gardner covered vocal placement, vowel exercises for a more open sound, and an introduction to belting techniques. They analyzed songs like "Fall to Pieces," "Hate Me," and "Thank You" to explore emotional connection and projection in singing. Mr902 was assigned exercises to practice vowel sounds with varying projection levels and to choose a song with a comfortable belting part for next week's session.

Henry Gardner coached Mr902 on singing technique and emotional connection, working on songs "Black Balloon" and "3:00 AM." They covered straw exercises, breath control ('one thought, one breath'), and muscular resets for transitioning between vocal ranges. Mr902 was assigned to analyze song lyrics for emotional depth and practice applying the techniques discussed.

Henry Gardner coached Mr902 on vocal technique and performance, covering topics like iPad music production with Logic Pro, vocal exercises (straw phonation), and song-specific feedback on timing, emotional expression, and audience engagement. They worked on songs like "Landslide" and "Black Balloon," focusing on improving vocal flexibility, control, and stage presence.

Henry Gardner coached Mr902 on vocal technique, focusing on breath control, airflow, and pitch correction in the song "Landslide." They used straw exercises and lip drills to improve airflow consistency and worked on specific sections of the song to address pitch inaccuracies. Mr902 was assigned daily warm-up exercises and will continue working on "Landslide" in the next session.