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The Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed discussion about vocal range, specifically exploring the Student's natural alto/oscoro voice and its unique qualities. They practiced songs to identify comfortable registers and discussed vocal technique, including breath support and relaxation for extreme notes, while also exploring different artistic styles and songwriting approaches. The Student was encouraged to continue exploring their full vocal range by practicing specific songs and maintaining vocal health.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a deep discussion about the Student's journey in both scientific entrepreneurship and singing. They discussed strategies for funding a scientific startup, navigating investor relationships, and critically analyzed past musical experiences, including the impact of formative vocal training. The Tutor offered expert guidance on vocal health and performance strategies, including song selection and stage presence, with the Student planning to curate a setlist with a story arc for future practice.

The tutor and student discussed vocal technique, focusing on the application of classical scales, blues scales, and proper breathing. They explored methods for reducing vocal tension and encouraged the student to trust their artistic instincts. The student plans to practice specific scales and vocal exercises and will meet monthly.

The student and tutor reviewed vocal techniques such as mouth position and diaphragmatic breathing while practicing songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." They worked on several other songs including "Lush Life," "Do-Re-Mi," "My Favorite Things," "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "I Feel Pretty," and "The Lonely Goat Herd." The student also performed piano pieces, and homework was assigned to listen to and sing along with the practiced songs.

The Student and Tutor discussed the Student's songwriting efforts, exploring personal experiences as lyrical inspiration and her preferred musical genres, including neo-soul and smoky jazz. They examined practical steps for creating accompaniment tracks and strategies for preparing for potential live performances. The Student plans to observe a local jazz hang and continue developing her songwriting.

The session focused on vocal practice, beginning with interactive warm-up exercises. The Student practiced several songs, including "Doadier," "My Favorite Things," and "Rainbow Connection," with a focus on lyrical recall and vocal projection. New songs, "Simple Gifts" and "When You Wish Upon a Star," were introduced as potential repertoire, and a professional version of "Rainbow Connection" was reviewed.