Alli Vancoughnett
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Alli Vancoughnett
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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Music concepts taught by Alli
The Student and Tutor focused on fundamental singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, posture, and diction exercises. They practiced vocal warm-ups, range expansion through staccato notes, and worked on the song "All of Me," discussing a structured approach to learning new pieces. The Tutor assigned homework related to continued practice of these techniques, exploring different song covers, and downloading a piano app.
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Vocal Posture
Diction and Enunciation Warm-up
Vocal Range & Staccato Technique
Strategic Song Learning: Beyond Imitation
Understanding Vocal Space & Support
Interval Jumps: Landing on Notes
The Student and Tutor focused on advanced vocal techniques, specifically addressing challenges with the vocal break during scales and managing tension while singing a chosen song. They practiced breathing, scales, and soft singing with a focus on core support and vocal height. The Tutor advised on effective practice strategies and the Student committed to sending recordings of songs from their band for upcoming sessions.
Navigating Vocal Breaks & Smooth Transitions
Dynamic Control & Air Management
Targeted Core Support without Clenching
Strategic Practice & Song Interpretation
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, including abdominal breath support, vocal range exercises, and extensive diction drills using tongue twisters and song lyrics. They practiced singing several songs, with a particular emphasis on clear pronunciation. The Student's homework involves memorizing song lyrics and practicing only vocal exercises to improve word clarity and breath control.
Vocal Register Awareness and Placement
Staccato Exercises for Support Reinforcement
The Importance of Lyric Memorization
Prioritizing Diction and Articulation
Foundational Abdominal Breath Support
The Student and Tutor worked on singing techniques, including advanced breathing exercises, vocal warm-ups focusing on placement and resonance, and diction. They practiced the song "I Can't Help Falling in Love," identifying and addressing a habit of over-compressing air on sustained notes. The Student was advised to practice cool-down humming and apply the refined breath support techniques to the song's held notes.
Foundational Breath Support
Targeting Head Voice & Vocal Placement
Precision Diction & Articulation
Correcting Pitch & Tone (Avoiding 'Pushing')
Vocal Warm-up & Cool-down Protocol
Strategic Practice & Marking Sheet Music
The session focused on advanced singing techniques, addressing physical tension, improving breathing mechanics, and optimizing vocal posture. Student and Tutor practiced vocal warm-ups, worked on dynamics and articulation using "Shannondoa," and explored vocal range and register transitions through a cold read of "Can't Help Falling in Love." The Tutor assigned practicing the new song with sheet music and planned to find specific exercises for strengthening the student's falsetto.
Posture & Tension Management for Singers
Gentle Consonant Articulation
Navigating Vocal Breaks & Register Transition
Vocal Support from the Abdomen
Diaphragmatic Breathing & Rib Cage Expansion
Open Mouth & Vowel Formation
Student and Tutor dedicated the session to vocal technique and song interpretation. They began with comprehensive breathing and vocal warm-ups, focusing on expanding vocal range and easing tension. The core of the lesson involved working through "On My Own" from Les Misérables, where the Student practiced blending head and chest voices and applying various dynamics. The Tutor committed to practicing the song's accompaniment for future live performance.
Advanced Vocal Breathing & Expansion
Applying Musical Dynamics & Interpretation
Vocal Placement & Resonance for Clarity
Dynamic Vocal Warm-ups
Navigating & Blending Vocal Registers
Teaching tools used in music classes
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Vocal Warm-Up Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome spps

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