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

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.

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.'