Piano lessons near me in College Station, TX

The student and tutor worked on piano scales, specifically focusing on B-flat major and its fingering patterns for both hands. They then transitioned to practicing the song "Country Roads," dissecting its rhythms and coordinating hand movements, with a focus on accurate timing and note placement.

The Student worked on learning a new piano piece with a focus on improving hand coordination and rhythm. The Tutor recommended practicing with a metronome at a slow tempo and provided various exercises to help the Student internalize the rhythm and improve their ability to play hands together. The Tutor will send a video demonstration of the practice technique as follow-up.

The session concentrated on refining the student's performance of "The Swallow" and a Mozart piece, emphasizing dynamics, pedaling, and accurate rhythm. The Student practiced specific sections of both pieces with a metronome to improve timing and evenness. The follow-up includes scanning the correct sheet music versions and practicing specific measures with attention to dynamics and error correction.

The Tutor guided the student in learning the first two lines of "Love Story" by Taylor Swift on the piano. The student practiced identifying notes and playing them in sequence, using a numbered key system for guidance. They worked on coordinating the melody with the lyrics, and the Tutor provided step-by-step instructions and corrections.

The Student practiced scales and arpeggios in F major, A major, B flat major and briefly touched on F# major. The session involved finger placement and crossover techniques for scales and arpeggios. The Student will continue practicing these scales and arpeggios.

The student practiced several piano pieces, focusing on note reading, finger placement, and rhythm. They began learning new pieces in the F major key, writing in notes, and adjusting to the new hand position. The student was assigned to practice "Big Black Cat" and "Jiffy" during the week.