Piano lessons in Cape Coral, FL

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and piece work, reviewing practice on Opus 802, Opus 599, and Original Rag. They practiced specific technical challenges in each piece, including wrist pivot for Alberti bass, octave jumps, and irregular fingerings. Homework includes practicing wrist pivots and specific sections of the assigned pieces, with the next session's timing adjusted for daylight savings.

The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, starting with a review of pages 14 and 15, then progressing to new material on pages 17 and 18. They focused on specific hand parts, note identification, finger placement, and adapting to different time signatures. For homework, the Student was assigned to review page 18, practicing each hand separately and then combining them line by line.

Student and Tutor worked on Piano. They reviewed C minor scale and arpeggios, then introduced the G minor scale (natural and harmonic) and G minor arpeggios, focusing on wrist movement and control. They addressed two pieces: "Mrs. Magic," where they practiced octave technique and dynamics, and a Mendelssohn song, for which they discussed fingering, blocking chord practice methods, and musical interpretation. The Student needs to practice the new scale and arpeggios, and apply new fingering and practice strategies to both pieces.

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson by reviewing note identification, including sharps and flats. They explored various chord types, including major, minor, diminished, and dominant seven chords, specifically practicing the construction of dominant seven chords. The session concluded with an introduction to the 12-bar blues progression using C7, F7, and G7, and discussions on efficient scale fingering and practicing with a metronome as homework.

The Student and Tutor practiced E major scales and arpeggios, focusing on finger technique. They reviewed C major primary chords and inversions, then delved into blues music theory, including the 12-bar chord progression and the "long-short" swing rhythm. The session involved practicing two blues pieces, and homework was assigned for new blues pieces with a focus on section-by-section memorization.

The Student and Tutor discussed the maintenance and tuning of the Student's new acoustic piano, including advice on protecting the instrument. They practiced C major, A major, and D major scales, and worked on the piece "A Wish," focusing on rhythmic consistency and accurate note identification, with a strong recommendation to use a metronome for practice. They also discussed ear training and planned to incorporate new pieces, including a requested Bach minuet, for future sessions.