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The Student and Tutor focused on foundational singing techniques including pitch matching, ear training, and vocal warm-ups. They explored vocal registers and the relationship between vowel sounds, mouth placement, and resonance using an International Phonetic Alphabet chart. The Student practiced singing a familiar song to identify areas for improving pitch accuracy independent of lyrics. For homework, the Student was tasked with practicing the song daily, focusing on singing the melody with different vowels.

The session was an introductory lesson where the Student discussed past vocal experiences and personal singing goals, including improving technique and range. The Tutor conducted an initial assessment of the Student's pitch matching and breath control, introducing basic range expansion exercises. Future lessons will focus on expanding range, dynamic control, and performance anxiety, with specific songs chosen for practice.

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups focusing on agility and breath control through nasal resonance. The Student practiced lines from "Runaway," "Fairy Tale," and "Counting Stars," receiving feedback on pitch accuracy and vocal quality. Homework was assigned to practice nasal resonance and learn song melodies thoroughly to improve audiation.

The student and Tutor conducted an introductory singing lesson, where the student's vocal background and goals were discussed. They worked on initial pitch matching exercises and explored physical sensations related to vocal range, culminating in the student singing a familiar song. Future lessons will cover pitch control, breathing, rhythm, genre exploration, harmonizing, and self-assessment.

The class focused on vocal technique, introducing a B-consonant exercise for vocal agility and proper onset. The Tutor explained the concepts of vocal cord adduction and abduction, and how breath management impacts stamina. The Student practiced the new exercise and worked on singing "Hallelujah," which was suggested for future practice.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a foundational singing class focused on identifying vocal range and basic techniques. They practiced pitch matching and explored vocal registers, followed by the Student singing two songs a cappella. The session concluded with a discussion of a future lesson plan, including classical singing and music theory.