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The Student and Tutor reviewed previous vocal concepts, including E-range scales, breath dynamics, and head/chest voice transition. They then focused on semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (lip trills, humming, voiced fricatives) to reduce vocal strain and improve high notes in the Student's song. Homework involves practicing these exercises on a specific challenging section of the song, both with a piano and the original recording, emphasizing quality over loudness.

Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental singing concepts including pitch, rhythm, vocal anatomy, and posture. They practiced vocal exercises such as lip trills, tongue trills, and pitch slides, and worked on ear training with specific notes (C, D, E). The session also included selecting and beginning the dissection of a new song, with homework assigned to practice vocal exercises and analyze the song's pitch variations.

The Student and Tutor continued working on vocal technique, focusing on the chest-to-head voice transition and proper breath support, supported by an academic article. They practiced sliding exercises and then the Student performed "Under the Sea." Homework was assigned to mark dynamics and breath points in the song, and to review the article on breath support.

During this introductory singing demo, the Student discussed personal learning goals and engaged in practical vocal exercises like lip trills, tongue trills, and vocal slides. The Tutor introduced foundational concepts such as pitch, rhythm, solfa syllables, and vowel shaping, while also assessing the Student's vocal range and inherent skills like diction and breathing. The Student expressed interest in continuing lessons.

The Tutor and Student discussed the health and well-being benefits of singing, including its physiological, psychological, and cognitive advantages. They practiced basic vocal warm-up exercises like lip and tongue trills, with the Tutor suggesting practice homework using a virtual piano. The session concluded with an overview of potential future singing lesson topics and a plan for the Student to share a singing video.

The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's singing goals, focusing on improving high notes and blending vocal registers for an upcoming musical. They practiced vocal slides to connect chest and head voice, discussed confidence-building strategies, and extensively covered proper diaphragm breathing techniques. The Student practiced a song, and homework was assigned to continue with vocal exercises and conscious breathing.