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Student and Tutor discussed vocal health practices and recovery strategies. They practiced various breathing exercises, including dog pants and sustained hisses/vowels, focusing on rib cage expansion and controlled exhalation. The session also covered scale work, emphasizing breath support, energy, and a new technique for lifting the soft palate for higher notes, with a recommendation to practice new techniques before live performance.

The Student and Tutor reviewed essential vocal health practices, especially when recovering from illness, including vocal rest and specific remedies. They then engaged in various breathing exercises, such as dog panting and sustained exhales with dynamic control, to improve breath support and stamina for singing. The session concluded with an introduction to music reading concepts, including time signatures, note values, and identifying accent notes within the sheet music for 'Kado Mioen,' which the Student was assigned to practice by clapping rhythms and singing the melody.

The Student and Tutor worked on fundamental singing techniques, with a primary focus on improving breathing mechanics, posture, and tension release. They practiced specific exercises such as 'dog pants' and controlled hiss breathing to promote diaphragm engagement and reduce chest tension. The session also included vocalizing solfège scales, with the Student encouraged to connect these segments and maintain an open jaw for enhanced sound production. The Student was assigned to continue practicing connecting solfège segments into longer phrases for the next session.

Student and Tutor focused on foundational singing techniques, including advanced breathing exercises using the 'inner tube' analogy and vocal sustains to build consistency. They also addressed pitch matching and introduced a new exercise to open vocal space. The session concluded with practicing an Italian song, with the Student advised to continue practicing scales and break down new songs into smaller parts.

The session focused on an introductory singing lesson, with the Tutor introducing the Belcanto method. The Student practiced foundational techniques for breath control and posture, which are crucial for healthy singing. They discussed challenges related to hitting high and low notes, and the importance of vocal support. The Student expressed interest in continuing with lessons, and a beginner lesson plan was outlined for future sessions.

The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory singing lesson, focusing on addressing the Student's vocal tension and difficulty with high notes. They explored Bel Canto breathing techniques, practiced breath support exercises, and applied these methods to the Student's musical theater audition song. The Tutor also discussed the Student's vocal range and provided a specific homework exercise (dog pant) for daily practice.