Alli Vancoughnett
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Alli Vancoughnett
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
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Music concepts taught by Alli
The tutor and student focused on vocal technique, including breath support exercises (belly breaths, rib cage expansion) and lyric interpretation. They practiced applying these techniques to singing specific songs, with an emphasis on articulation and emotional delivery. The tutor assigned homework to write out song lyrics as sentences to deepen understanding.
Vocal Support: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Articulation: The Power of Pronunciation
Emotional Connection: Bringing Lyrics to Life
Vocal Range and Control: Expanding Your Capabilities
The tutor and student worked on vocal techniques, focusing on diaphragmatic breathing and consonant articulation. They analyzed the sheet music for "Shannondoa," identifying breath marks, dynamics, and tempo changes, and practiced singing "Mercy" and "Shannondoa" with feedback on pitch and vocal control.
Vocal Articulation: Consonants
Musical Dynamics and Notation
Diaphragmatic Breathing
The student worked on diaphragmatic breathing exercises and vocal support techniques, including specific breathing counts and abdominal pushing. They then applied these techniques to singing exercises and song interpretation, focusing on breath control, vocal projection, and emotional delivery. The tutor assigned practice of breathing exercises and listening to specific songs for the next session.
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)
Vocal Resonance and Placement
Melisma and Vocal Runs
Emotional Interpretation in Song
Student and Tutor focused on foundational singing techniques, including posture, diaphragmatic breathing, and vocal range assessment. They also reviewed music theory basics and practiced diction exercises. Due to technical difficulties during live song practice, the Student will record and submit a video of their performance for review.
Music Theory Fundamentals for Singers
Foundational Vocal Posture & Diaphragmatic Breathing
Essential Vocal Warm-ups & Exercises
Vocal Range Assessment & Expansion
Pitch Precision & Vertical Sound
The Student and Tutor continued their singing lesson, focusing on foundational vocal techniques and application. They thoroughly reviewed posture, diaphragmatic breathing, and practiced various warm-up exercises including pitch throws, arpeggios, and diction drills. The Student also practiced a worship song, applying new breath control and articulation techniques, and was assigned specific warm-ups and song practice for homework.
Breath Support for Legato Singing & Control
Diction: The "Tip of the Tongue" Exercise
Deep Diaphragmatic (Belly) Breathing
Foundational Singing Posture: The "String" Method
Essential Vocal Warm-up Techniques
The Tutor introduced fundamental singing techniques, including proper posture, diaphragmatic breathing, and vocal warm-up exercises like pitch throws. The Student then practiced two songs, receiving feedback on vocal range and suggestions for optimizing performance by focusing on key melodic lines and conversational delivery for karaoke. Further lessons were discussed to continue developing these skills.
Core Singing Posture
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breaths)
Vocal Warm-ups for Range Expansion
Beginner Song Strategy for Performance
Vocal Health & Hydration
Teaching tools used in music classes
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome spps
Vocal Warm-Up Apps
Pitch and Tuning Apps

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