English Tutor at Lancaster University | Literature, Writing, Reading, Debate

The tutor and student worked on advanced vocal techniques, including vocal riffs, diaphragmatic control for vocal leaps, and the concept of belting. They practiced exercises to improve vocal agility and power, and discussed the importance of proper technique to avoid vocal strain. The student was advised to continue practicing these techniques with warm-ups.

The student and tutor focused on vocal technique, specifically developing the lower register through warm-ups and exercises. They practiced songs like "Shenandoah" and "Love You To Come Over," working on breath control, vowel clarity, and managing vocal breaks, with plans to use backing tracks in future sessions.

The Tutor and Student reviewed grammar concepts related to participles and possessives before moving on to independent and dependent clauses and their punctuation. They then practiced test-taking strategies, including time management and question approach, through a timed "blitz test" which will be further reviewed and practiced in future sessions.

The class focused on vocal techniques, including breathing exercises and breath control during singing. The student practiced maintaining consistent volume across different vocal ranges and worked on specific song passages to reduce tension and improve transitions between vocal registers. The student was assigned practice focusing on challenging sections of a song and experimenting with different vocal techniques.

The Tutor and Student analyzed Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, focusing on archaic language and the function of apostrophes. They then engaged in practice problems from difficult SAT writing questions, covering topics like sentence structure, punctuation, and vocabulary, with plans to delve into clause types in the next session.

The student and tutor worked extensively on vocal technique, focusing on pitch accuracy and support in both the lower and upper registers. They practiced scales and song excerpts to improve vocal control, breath management, and the transition between vocal registers. The student was also advised to focus on phrasing and vowel manipulation in their practice of specific songs.