Singing Lessons with a Guildhall School of Music and Drama Educator

Student and Tutor outlined a comprehensive learning plan for singing, focusing on ear training, sight-reading, and developing natural vocal technique. They selected diverse repertoire, including classical, musical theater, and pop songs, while also discussing the importance of body-voice connection and artistic interpretation. The Student will acquire a sight-reading book, and the Tutor will send music scores for the chosen songs for practice.

The Student and Tutor discussed methods to improve vocal control and breath support, focusing on a specific breathing exercise performed while lying down to engage the diaphragm. They also reviewed analogies for proper singing posture and selected two new Disney songs, "Stranger Like Me" and "Gaston" (LeFou's song), for future practice to work on range, sustained notes, and expression. The Student was assigned to regularly practice the new breathing exercise.

Student and Tutor discussed progress on vocal breathing exercises, specifically lip trills, and practiced vocal sirens. A new ear training method focusing on call-and-response was introduced, along with the recommendation to record practice sessions for self-assessment and feedback. The Student was tasked with continuing siren practice using self-recording and to prepare for ear training exercises provided by the Tutor.

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal warm-ups, including siren exercises and scales, to develop vocal range, breath support, and stability. They reviewed various voice classifications and applied learned techniques by singing "Misty Mountains" from 'The Hobbit'. Follow-up includes practicing with ear training materials and potential sheet music for the song, with two additional sessions scheduled for the next week to catch up.

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, addressing challenges with high notes and breath support by practicing core engagement and specific vocal exercises. They also began working on a Disney song, 'I See the Light.' For follow-up, the Tutor will prepare a detailed list of breathing and ear training exercises for the Student's home practice.

Student and Tutor continued to work on fundamental vocal techniques, focusing on tongue placement for vowels and breath support during siren exercises. They practiced transitioning smoothly between vocal registers while maintaining sound quality. The Tutor plans to research ear training exercises and vocal scores, and the Student will continue practicing the current exercises.