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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.

The Student and Tutor discussed the Student's artistic direction, including the use of AI tools like Suno and ChatGPT for songwriting and lyric generation. The session covered the importance of performance, stage presence, and genre blending, with the Student performing two folk/alternative songs. Follow-up includes practicing original songwriting, preparing songs for a stage performance without guide vocals, and continuing vocal technical exercises.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a vocal lesson, beginning with warm-ups and reviewing several songs the Student had been practicing. They then worked on learning two new songs, "My Favorite Things" and "Rainbow Connection," with the Student also exploring a more challenging piece, "On My Own." Homework includes listening to the new songs on YouTube to learn melodies and performance styles, and continuing with vocal warm-ups.