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The Student and Tutor focused on vocal technique, starting with warm-up exercises like water and straw, lip trills, and various vocalizations to improve note connection, breath support, and head voice. They then applied these techniques to the song 'That Should Be Me', concentrating on soft dynamics, smile muscle activation, mix voice usage, and precise rhythmic phrasing. The Student was assigned to practice specific bridge sections with a metronome, focusing on rhythm before adding melody, in preparation for the next session.

The Student and Tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups and scale exercises, concentrating on breath control, note accuracy, and connected phrasing. The session then moved to practicing the song 'Before You Go,' where the Tutor provided specific guidance on seamlessly connecting words and syllables within the chorus. The Student's homework is to learn the remainder of the song.

Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive singing lesson, focusing on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and vocal technique application. They practiced scales, straw exercises, and physical stretches, then applied various voice techniques like chest voice, mix voice, and nasal resonance to a song. The session concluded with recommendations for practicing breath control and managing vocal strain.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a Singing session, focusing on various vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve breath control, vocal smoothness, and pitch accuracy. They then applied these techniques to practice a song, with specific attention to engaging facial muscles for resonance and managing breath to prevent vocal strain. The Student was assigned homework to experiment with facial muscle activation while singing the first half of the song's lyrics.

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups and exercises, focusing on breath control and muscle activation. They practiced the song "That Should Be Me," addressing vocal strain by implementing techniques like neck movement, leaning over, and using mixed/head voice. The session concluded with learning the bridge of the song and assigning practice for it with emphasis on soft, mixed voice, and vocal rest.

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups focusing on forward placement, jaw relaxation, and glides. They then applied these techniques to a song, addressing issues of breath control, consonant pronunciation, and incorporating physical movement for better performance and reduced tension. The Tutor advised the Student to continue practicing standing up and prioritize voice recovery due to a cold.