Piano lessons in Boca Raton, FL

Student and Tutor reviewed piano piece B23 number one, focusing on note identification, hand positioning, and playing both hands together. They then began practicing reading and playing hands separately for B23 number two, learning about opposite and parallel motion. The Student was assigned a note-reading worksheet and an exercise to draw direction arrows on the sheet music for home practice.

The Student and Tutor focused on learning a new, previously missing section of a piano piece, "We Three Kings." They collaboratively transcribed the lyrics for this part, then worked on identifying and notating the right-hand melody and corresponding left-hand chords. The Student was assigned to practice the entire piece, integrating this new section and applying a jazzy rhythmic feel.

Student and Tutor continued their work on several piano pieces for ABRSM exams. They focused on refining technique for Opus 365 scales and exercises, addressing right and left-hand stiffness, economic motion, and consistent gestures. The session also included an in-depth discussion and practice on stylistic pedaling and left-hand technique for Maple Leaf Rag, with a strong recommendation for the Student to practice recording their pieces for self-assessment. They also reviewed ABRSM Number 8, focusing on maintaining evenness and consistent tempo, and discussed practicing with a metronome.

Student and Tutor reviewed major and minor piano scales, including those from the Grade 2 syllabus. They practiced two pieces, "Pasalia" and "River Flows in You," focusing on tempo, rhythm, and hand coordination. The session concluded with a review of Grade 2 music theory concepts, including key signatures, note values, and stem direction, with a plan to continue practicing the pieces and potentially begin Grade 3 theory.

Student and Tutor worked on piano skills, practicing scales, chords, and a song while also focusing on playing and singing simultaneously. They reviewed C, G, D, and A major scales, worked on chords for a new song, and completed exercises from the lesson, technique, performance, and sight-reading books. Homework includes practicing singing and playing, scales, new lesson book pages, and printing the theory book.

The Student practiced several piano pieces, including "Itsybitsy Spider," "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Seven Years," "Golden," and "Pink Pony Club." The Tutor guided the Student on specific sections needing improvement, such as the two-note ending of "Seven Years" and page two of "Golden." For follow-up, the Student was instructed to keep their note-naming chart accessible for future exercises.