Piano lessons near me in College Station, TX

The student and tutor worked on improving piano playing fluency, specifically addressing the challenge of coordinating both hands. They practiced breaking down passages bar by bar, visualizing notes before playing, and identifying specific notes or transitions that caused hesitation, with a plan to continue practicing per-bar work.

The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on scales, key signatures, and practicing two specific pieces, "Snowy" and a "workout" piece. The student received guidance on fingering, note accuracy, and hand coordination, with homework assigned for "Snowy" and the "workout" piece.

The student and tutor reviewed and practiced piano arpeggios and scales, focusing on rhythmic accuracy with a metronome and introducing the concept of modes. They worked on transitioning between octaves and coordinating hands for specific passages, and planned to apply similar practice strategies to the initial measures of a Bach piece.

The tutor and student reviewed fundamental piano notation, including the staff, clefs, and note values, and practiced rhythmic exercises. They progressed to playing with both hands, introducing the F-clef and hand position changes, with assignments given for further practice at home.

The tutor and student practiced piano sight-reading exercises, focusing on note values, rhythmic counting, and identifying note positions in treble and bass clefs. They worked through various examples, transitioning from whole notes to half, quarter, and eighth notes, and were introduced to the concept of chord inversions using C major. The student was encouraged to continue practicing these exercises to build fluency.

The tutor and student reviewed piano pieces, focusing on "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" and introducing "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen." The student practiced note identification, fingering, and rhythm, and discussed preparation for a school concert, with an emphasis on practicing new material slowly and accurately.