Tailored Lessons for Beginner/Intermediate Singers (Professional Singer & NYU Grad)

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on foundational vocal techniques such as breath control, lip trills, and soft palate elevation through yawning exercises. They addressed the Student's tendency to tense up on high notes and discussed strategies for consistent practice to extend vocal range. The Tutor committed to providing a practice track and suggested regular use of lip trills with bubbles for homework.

The session focused on vocal warm-ups and detailed work on the song "First Time in Forever." The Student practiced various vocal exercises and performed the song, receiving feedback on enunciation, vowel modification, and managing high notes. The Tutor also recommended practicing the song as a monologue and using sheet music to mark breaths and modify vowels as homework. The next session will continue working on this song and also introduce "I Don't Need a Roof" for developing head voice mix.

The Tutor and Student engaged in a vocal lesson, beginning with a comprehensive series of warm-up exercises designed to explore vocal tendencies and strengths. They then discussed and practiced excerpts from several songs to select the most suitable piece for the Student's upcoming a cappella audition. For homework, the Student will learn the initial section of "Woman of the World" using sheet music and the original recording.

Student and Tutor focused on comprehensive vocal technique, beginning with breath control through exercises like lip trills and sustained hissing. They progressed to exploring vocal resonance with the 'blowfish' technique and ensuring proper soft palate and tongue position for optimal sound. The session culminated in applying these refined techniques to a song, with the Tutor advising the Student to continue practicing specific warm-ups and vowel modifications for improved pitch accuracy and vocal balance.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a vocal lesson focusing on warm-up exercises, breath control techniques, and developing vocal mix and range. They practiced various vocalizations, including lip trills, soft palate exercises, and exercises designed for different registers. The session concluded with a discussion of musical theater repertoire, and the Student was assigned to listen to several suggested songs to choose two for the next lesson, for which the Tutor will provide sheet music.

The session focused on strategies for overcoming mental blocks in singing and improving vocal technique. The Student and Tutor discussed the importance of consistent daily practice, proper soft palate and tongue positioning, and managing larynx tension. The Tutor will provide a tailored 10-15 minute daily exercise track to support the Student's practice, integrating classical vocal techniques.