Singing Lessons with a Focus on Musicality by Wilfrid Laurier University Educator

The student and tutor focused on vocal exercises, character work, and musicality in two musical theater songs: 'Popular' from Wicked and 'A Million Dreams' from The Greatest Showman. The student practiced vocal warm-ups, solfège, and applied character-driven choices to the songs, focusing on phrasing and vowel placement. The tutor assigned specific sections of 'Popular' for continued work, emphasizing word meaning and performance choices.

The student had a singing lesson that focused on vocal warm-ups, solfège scales, and applying techniques to musical pieces. The student practiced pitch control, breath support, and character embodiment in preparation for musical performances. The student was assigned to practice the techniques discussed in the lesson while working on the songs "Popular" and "A Million Dreams."

During a recent vocal lesson, Ahlyssa introduced Soph to music theory, specifically the treble clef and note identification. They then moved on to vocal exercises and practiced two songs. Soph dedicated her efforts to improving breath control, vocal dynamics, and emotional expression in her singing, with Ahlyssa offering targeted feedback on specific phrases and techniques to refine her performance.

Ahlyssa and Soph began their vocal lesson with exercises focused on voiced and voiceless consonants and scales. Soph then moved on to practicing the songs "Tangled" and "Freya," concentrating on achieving smooth legato phrasing, expressive delivery, and clear pronunciation. They intend to continue refining "Freya" in their next lesson.

Ahlyssa Rose led a student from North High School in Phoenix through vocal warm-ups and exercises, then focused on refining their rendition of "Sweet Child of Mine," paying close attention to specific sections of the song. They worked on rhythm, pitch, and breath control, particularly in the second verse, chorus, and the 'Where do we go now?' section. The student will continue practicing the song independently, as no further lessons are scheduled before their performance.

Ahlyssa Rose led a singing lesson with a student from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. The lesson included vocal warm-ups, music theory focusing on note durations, and practice on the songs 'Dog Days Are Over' and 'A Million Dreams.' The individual worked on specific vocal techniques and song sections, and was assigned to consider the story and emotions behind the songs for a more engaging performance. They also selected 'Who I Thought I Knew' for their next performance.