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

Ahlyssa and Soph worked on vocal exercises focusing on voiced and voiceless consonants and scales. Soph then practiced singing "Tangled" and "Freya," focusing on legato phrasing, expression, and pronunciation. They will continue working on "Freya" in the 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.

Ahlyssa worked with a learner on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and applying these techniques to the song "Sweet Child of Mine." The individual, who resides in Oleander/Sunset, focused on vowel pronunciation, rhythm, and pitch accuracy. For homework, they were assigned to practice the second verse and record themselves singing the first verse and chorus for review.

Ahlyssa Rose worked with Soph on vocal techniques and song performance, with a primary focus on 'A Million Dreams.' Soph engaged in vocal warm-ups and phrasing practice, receiving targeted feedback on breath control, vowel pronunciation, and emotional expression. The plan is for Soph to perform 'A Million Dreams' in their next lesson, and they will also begin working on 'Dog Days.'

During their recent vocal lesson, Ahlyssa and Soph engaged in vocal warm-ups and melodic recall using 'Do Re Mi.' They continued their work on 'Dog Days Are Over' and 'A Million Dreams,' with a particular focus on breath control, head voice, and posture. For her practice, Soph was specifically tasked with refining the solo section of 'A Million Dreams,' paying close attention to consonant usage and sustained notes. The pair also arranged for three additional lessons to take place the following week.