Piano lessons in Boca Raton, FL

Student and Tutor discussed music theory concepts including enharmonic equivalence, the Circle of Fifths, and modes, linking them to piano practice. They practiced various chord progressions (1-4-5, 2-5-1, 1-5-4-minor 4-1) with inversions and bass lines, and began analyzing a Grateful Dead song for rhythmic accompaniment. Homework includes practicing the Grateful Dead intro and inversions, with a plan to discuss piano-less practice techniques for an upcoming travel period.

The Student and Tutor worked on piano sight-reading, reviewing bass and treble clef note identification, proper hand positioning, and fingerings for exercises. They practiced reading intervals and rhythms, with a focus on C major and an introduction to G major. The Student plans to continue practicing sight-reading exercises from a Google Drive.

The session introduced the Student to foundational piano concepts, focusing on melody and harmony. The Student practiced playing the melody of "Happy Birthday" and learned to play basic C, F, and G major chords. Practice recommendations of 15 minutes daily were given, and future topics like arpeggios were outlined.

The Student and Tutor practiced playing the beginning sections of the song "Brother John" on the piano, focusing on right-hand melody and proper finger technique. They also worked on C Major scale exercises for both hands and discussed the importance of using thumbs consistently in piano playing for better dexterity and habit formation. The Student was encouraged to prioritize thumb usage in all practice sessions.

The Student and Tutor practiced various piano major scales including D-flat, E-flat, F-sharp, and A-flat, focusing on correct fingerings and hand coordination. They also worked on a new song, "The River Flows in You," breaking it down into right-hand, left-hand, and combined practice, with specific attention to note values and tied notes. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing scales and the new song.

The student and tutor worked through piano exercises from a textbook, focusing on chord identification, inversions, and modes. They practiced pieces like 'Liza Jane' and 'Sonata No. 16,' and the tutor provided guidance on technical accuracy and musical interpretation, encouraging regular practice with the textbook.