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The session focused on vocal exercises, breath control, and song practice. The student worked on hitting high notes, memorizing melodies, and proper mouth and facial muscle engagement. The student was assigned to memorize both 'Greatest Love of All' and 'Feliz Navidad', and to continue practicing vocal warm-ups before each session.

The Student practiced note reading in G-clef and bass clef, then focused on octave exercises to improve coordination. Chord inversions in C were introduced and practiced. The Student worked on recital pieces, with a focus on sight-reading and left-hand technique, and was assigned practice for both recital pieces and chord inversions.

The session focused on correcting the student's left-hand positioning and technique while playing a piano piece. The tutor guided the student through specific finger exercises and emphasized moving the hand to reach notes, rather than staying in one fixed position. The student was assigned to practice the left-hand exercises and the first line of the piece.

The Tutor and Student reviewed previous piano pieces, worked on a new song, and covered music theory. The Student received instruction on tempo, hand positioning, note values, and musical notation. The Student was assigned to practice the left hand part of a song and to review the music theory concepts discussed in preparation for the next lesson.

The Student and Tutor practiced vocal warm-ups and scale singing. The session focused on the student's original Christmas song, refining the melody and discussing recording options. They considered playing a game after, but had to cut it short due to the Student's basketball practice.

The Student and Tutor engaged in physical and vocal warm-up exercises, focusing on breath control and diaphragm engagement. The Student practiced intervals using the Kodaly method and applied newly learned techniques to singing a song, specifically working on breath control and vocal clarity. The assignments for next session includes practicing the intervals, and the song, and selecting a Christmas song for a potential online recital.