Personalized Online Coaching with French Conservatory alum, Grand-Prize winner, and Sought-after Performing Artist Krissan Manikan - Tan

The session focused on developing singing techniques, including maintaining larynx stability, opening vocal tract spaces, and practicing twang and resonance exercises. The Student worked on modifying vowels for high notes and understanding projection without increased volume, practicing these concepts through various vocal exercises and singing several songs. The Tutor assigned preparatory physical exercises and suggested specific songs for the Student to work on for the next session.

The Student and Tutor engaged in singing exercises, focusing on vocal placement, breath support, and vowel modification for resonance and healthy high notes. They worked on specific phrases from "Midnight Sun" for breath control and began learning "Defying Gravity" by practicing its initial conversational sections and intonation. The Tutor assigned practicing breath control for "Midnight Sun" and suggested a new song, "The Girl in 14G," for future exploration.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing session where the Student practiced a diverse set of songs from musicals and pop genres. The Tutor provided guidance on vocal techniques to prevent strain, emphasizing proper body support and larynx control. The Student applied these techniques, showing improved comfort while singing.

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique to strengthen the student's head voice and mix register. They practiced foundational breath support using abdominal engagement, refined tongue position for controlled airflow, and performed lip trills and vocalized scales. The session emphasized healthy vocal production, aiming to eliminate strain and improve range, with a recommendation for the Student to prepare songs for future practice.

Student and Tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups, practicing lip trills and scales with a focus on abdominal engagement and breath control. They then extensively analyzed and performed three songs from the musical "Six," discussing character portrayal, historical context, and specific musicality for Anna of Cleves, Katherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. For their next session, they plan to specifically work on breath capacity and control using the song "Midnight Sun."

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing practice session, working through a diverse repertoire of pop songs by artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and ABBA, as well as musical theater pieces. They practiced existing songs and introduced new ones for future learning, with specific homework assigned to expand the Student's performance character and vocal range.