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The Student and Tutor continued to work on vocal warm-ups, focusing on vowel articulation, resonance, and onset techniques. They practiced various exercises like lip trills and "th" sounds to build engagement and smooth vocal transitions. The Student also applied these techniques to a song, and suitable song recommendations for future practice were discussed.

The Student and Tutor worked on advanced singing techniques, focusing on achieving legato and smooth vocal transitions through specific warm-ups and body engagement exercises. They addressed issues of voice dropping during descending pitches and identified tongue tension as a contributing factor, introducing targeted humming and lip trill exercises. The Student practiced these techniques within a song and was given homework to continue working on breath support and tongue relaxation.

The Student and Tutor reviewed singing posture, breath management, and various Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) exercises, including humming and specific vowel sounds, to improve airflow and resonance. They applied these techniques to warm-ups and during practice sessions with two songs, "Valerie" and "Oneida." The next session will focus on targeted warm-up exercises for specific vocal ranges, and the Student was advised to practice short, mindful vocal exercises daily.

The session focused on vocal technique and performance in a singing class. The Student practiced SOVT exercises, successfully extending their upper vocal range, and worked on voice onset exercises. The class also addressed the Student's performance anxiety and perfectionism, with the Tutor offering strategies for patience and self-care. For future sessions, the Student requested the Tutor mute themselves during performance.

Student and Tutor worked on vocal technique to reduce breathiness and achieve a fuller sound for high notes, specifically in the song "Goodness of God." They practiced SOVT (blowfish) exercises to improve resonance and airflow, then applied this technique to the song. The Tutor provided practice recommendations and discussed the Student's vocal range in preparation for an upcoming worship team audition.

The Student and Tutor focused on various singing techniques, including understanding different vocal modes, utilizing SOVT exercises like the "blowfish" for consistent airflow and forward resonance, and practicing gentle body engagement. They applied these concepts to the song "The End of the World," with the Student making notable progress in achieving a more grounded and comfortable sound, especially in their lower range. The Tutor encouraged the Student to continue practicing and to reach out with any questions during their break from lessons.