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The Tutor and Student focused on piano technique and musicality, practicing E minor and G minor scales, and several pieces including "Way Out West," "A Little Song," "Sparkling Splashes," and "Cloudy Day." Key areas of practice included maintaining consistent tempo, dynamic control, rhythmic accuracy (rests), and articulation (staccato vs. legato). A mock exam was scheduled for the next session to prepare the Student.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on practicing several pieces including "Echoance," an "Abberaresque," Robert Schumann's "Melody," and a Chopin Nocturne. The session covered dynamics, note accuracy with accidentals, and the importance of slow practice for complex sections. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing the Chopin Nocturne slowly and to potentially perform at a future recital.

Student and Tutor continued their study of piano, focusing on minor scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions, specifically practicing in A minor, E minor, and B minor. They discussed the theoretical function of the major five chord in minor keys and strategies for consistent practice. The Student was assigned to revisit previously learned pieces and incorporate site reading into their practice routine.

The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced the natural, harmonic, and melodic forms of A minor and D minor scales. The Student then worked on the piece "Furies," focusing on rhythmic emphasis and correct pedaling. For homework, the Student agreed to practice the first two lines of the "Braveheart" piece.

Student and Tutor engaged in a piano practice session, focusing on two pieces: the "Spinning Song" and the "Turkish March." They worked on rhythmic accuracy, specific fingering techniques, and note recall, with the Tutor providing corrections for both pieces. The Student plans to continue practicing, and a full lesson is scheduled for the following week.

The student and Tutor focused on piano practice, reviewing a previously learned song for fluency and accurate note singing. They then began a new piece, 'Amazing Grace,' with the Tutor introducing a visual 'triangle' method to help the student understand and practice 3/4 time signatures and triplets. The student was tasked with practicing both songs at specific metronome speeds while singing along, and to send a photo of the music sheets with notes.