Find and Perfect Your Natural Voice Through Singing, Storytelling and Songwriting

Student and Tutor had their first singing lesson, beginning with introductions and goal-setting for improved breathing, vocal runs, and annunciation. They focused on understanding and practicing diaphragmatic breathing, using exercises like lip trills and vocal scales. The Student also practiced a song, receiving feedback on breath sustainment and consistent vocal delivery, and was assigned daily practice of diaphragmatic breathing and 15 minutes of singing.

The Student and Tutor discussed and practiced vocal techniques, focusing on consistent projection, relaxation, and smooth transitions during singing exercises. They critically analyzed the integration of AI-generated instrumentals with original vocals, exploring methods to develop a more organic and cohesive sound through live instrument recording. The Student plans to create metronome-based demo tracks for future collaboration on drums and bass.

The session centered on vocal recording techniques and songwriting, with the Student discussing their experiences experimenting with vocal effects like autotune and chorus in a DAW. The Tutor provided guidance on using essential effects like compression, delay, and reverb, and offered strategies for vocal practice and managing the recording process. They also discussed a future collaboration where the Student will write guitar parts for one of the Tutor's new songs.

Student and Tutor worked on advanced singing techniques, including breath control using the "Kleenex test" and singing from the back of the head for better tone. They practiced vibrato using a progressive method and discussed the importance of emotional delivery in songwriting. The Student was advised to memorize song sections to improve playing guitar and singing simultaneously for homework.

Student and Tutor discussed strategies for integrating singing with guitar playing, emphasizing consistent vocal practice and effective recording techniques. They specifically focused on improving vibrato with a new diaphragm-focused approach and refined the Student's delivery of a chosen song's chorus. The Student was assigned to practice vocal warm-ups and the song daily to build confidence and prepare for recording.

The student and tutor discussed the technical challenges of combining guitar playing with singing, focusing on strategies to improve vocal quality and guitar accuracy when performed simultaneously. They explored practice techniques, breathing exercises, and the use of music transcription software, with a plan for the student to focus on a specific song for practice and recording.