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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.

Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive singing session, starting with vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises, and physical stretches. They practiced the song "Someone Like You," focusing on chest and mix voice techniques, before introducing and beginning to learn "Before You Go." The Tutor introduced the concept of 6/8 time signature and worked with the Student on matching the rhythm and melody of the new song's first half. The Student's homework is to learn the first half of "Before You Go" by matching the original singer.

The Student and Tutor focused on vocal techniques, including warm-ups for breath control and note stability, forward vocal placement, and physical relaxation exercises like the "lean over" method to reduce tension. The Student applied these techniques while practicing a song, addressing vocal strain and improving performance. Homework includes practicing scales with piano, learning a new song section, and practicing standing up with movement.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive singing lesson, starting with vocal warm-ups and breathing exercises. They practiced scales using a straw to improve breath consistency and forward vocal placement, followed by focused pitch work on solfège intervals. The session culminated in practicing the first verse of a song, with a specific focus on hitting initial notes and developing lower register support. The Student was assigned to practice specific solfège patterns and the song's first four lines for the next session.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson, starting with vocal warm-ups to improve placement, breath control, and tongue relaxation. They then practiced a song, addressing vocal strain through physical techniques and forward placement, and worked on lyric delivery and understanding musical rhythm, specifically 'pickup' notes. The Student was assigned to practice the song's melodies and bridge for the next session.