Rock, pop, and folk vocal lessons, taught by a fanshawe music student. Personalized plans, and fun lessons

The session focused on vocal technique and health, beginning with a progress check on previous exercises, including breath control and posture. The Student practiced various vocal exercises such as lip trills, sirens, sustained notes, pitch matching, and explored concepts of tone, resonance, and transitioning between head and chest voice. The Tutor delivered a comprehensive lesson on vocal care, covering hydration, sleep, nutrition, and techniques to reduce vocal strain, and assigned homework to track vocal health habits and practice specific exercises in preparation for next week's music theory lesson.

The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's home practice on vocal exercises and breathing techniques. They focused on diaphragmatic breathing, proper posture for singing, and the academic concepts of sustaining notes and pitch matching. Homework included continued practice of warm-ups, basic pitch matching with a piano app, and sustaining notes.

The Student and Tutor reviewed proper vocal posture, diaphragmatic breathing techniques, and various vocal warm-ups. They practiced breath exercises and vocalizations, with the Tutor providing feedback on execution and encouraging daily practice of diaphragmatic breathing. The Student was assigned homework to find a song to work on for the next lesson and to continue practicing the learned breathing techniques.

The Student and Tutor reviewed vocal warm-ups and practiced ear training, pitch matching, and basic rhythm. They then delved into music theory, covering major scales, solfège, treble clef note naming using mnemonics, and the concept of intonation. Homework includes continued vocal practice, journaling, and practicing solfège hand signs and note names.

The student and tutor discussed the student's songwriting background and vocal aspirations. They explored areas for vocal improvement, including breath support and range, and touched upon challenges in music production and release strategy. The tutor outlined a structured vocal lesson plan tailored to the student's needs.

The Tutor, an experienced singer and music student, provided an introductory singing lesson focused on foundational techniques. They covered posture, diaphragmatic breathing, and basic vocal warm-ups, establishing a 10-lesson plan that incorporates the Student's goals of building confidence, improving pitch, and developing an authentic vocal tone. The plan also includes learning music theory and reading music.