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The Student and Tutor worked on two violin pieces, "Mount Everest" and "Amen." They focused on improving intonation, correctly interpreting accidentals and double stops in the first piece, and clarifying the concept of 2/2 time signature and understanding conductor cues for the second. The Tutor suggested practicing challenging sections and offered to answer questions via chat during the week.

The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced various violin scales, including the D major scale in third position, two-octave G major, G minor, and F major scales. They also worked on three pieces from Suzuki books (Gavotte, Hunter's Chorus, The Two Grenadiers), analyzing their keys and accidental notes. The session included extensive discussion on proper violin holding technique, specific tuning exercises using octaves, and a comparison of the Suzuki and RCM methods, with a recommendation for the Student to start RCM Grade 2 material. The Tutor plans to send an RCM Grade 2 piece for the Student to begin practicing.

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, including breath work, warm-ups, and identifying and utilizing the head voice and soft palate. The Student practiced three songs, receiving feedback on performance and vocal application, and discussed strategies for improving pitch accuracy. Homework was assigned to reinforce listening skills and vocal techniques, with plans to introduce sight-reading in the next session.

The Student and Tutor began the session by tuning their violins and reviewing the G major, C major, D harmonic minor, and A harmonic minor scales with their respective arpeggios. The lesson then introduced the technique for playing in third position, including proper hand placement and scale patterns. The Tutor recommended practicing these new techniques and exploring RCM Book 2 for further development.

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups, focusing on breathing exercises and fife practice to improve breath control. They addressed techniques for vibrato, engaging the soft palate for high notes, and developing a blended voice for expanding the Student's vocal range. The session also included practicing a new song, with specific attention given to vowel modification for higher passages.

The tutor and student focused on vocal warm-ups, including breathing exercises and range expansion. They practiced singing songs, with the tutor introducing techniques like vibrato and head voice production, and concluded with interval training for pitch matching and sight-reading preparation.