Singing Lessons with California State University Sacramento Educator

Tiffany Case gave Ekaterina Yarley-Goble a vocal lesson that included vocal warm-ups, articulation exercises, and practice singing "Just the Two of Us" to improve pitch and confidence. Tiffany identified anxiety as a key factor affecting Ekaterina's singing and introduced techniques to overcome it. Ekaterina was assigned homework that included listening to the song, practicing diction, and visualizing successful performances, and will continue working on the song and exercises in the next session.

Tiffany Case and a student from Arizona State University in Tempe addressed vocal strain and practiced articulation, diction, and rhythm. The learner worked on the song "Indigo," focusing on maintaining timing and emotional connection despite vocal soreness. Tiffany assigned mental practice and self-care homework, and they agreed to focus on a specific challenging section of "Indigo" in the next lesson.

Vocal coach Tiffany Case worked with a singer from Durham, focusing on improving their rendition of "How to Save a Life." The lesson concentrated on key areas such as pitch accuracy, timing, and breath control. They delved into analyzing the song's melody, practicing diction, and performing various breathing exercises. For homework, the singer was tasked with memorizing lyrics, continuing their breathing practice, recording themselves singing, and reviewing a specific diction exercise.

Tiffany Case coached a student from Columbia College Chicago on vocal techniques for a song, addressing pronunciation, pitch, and timing. The learner practiced with karaoke and without music, focusing on specific vowel sounds and challenging lyrical sections. Tiffany assigned exercises for articulation and diction, advised vocal rest and self-care, and promised to send a recording of a specific song section for further practice.

Tiffany Case coached a band, providing feedback on their performance, covering aspects like mic levels, vocals, stage lighting, timing, and overall stage presence. During this coaching, the musicians, who are based in Old Northside, also discussed social media content, potential venues, and setlist construction. A follow-up meeting was scheduled in two weeks to continue working on their setlist and performance skills.

Tiffany and Preethi worked on the song "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride," focusing on vocal warm-ups, understanding the lyrics, and practicing call-and-response techniques. To aid with timing, Tiffany plans to send Preethi's mother a metronome, and the viewing of Lilo and Stitch was assigned. They also discussed incorporating hymns like "Amazing Grace" into future lessons, for which Tiffany will prepare the necessary materials.