Piano lessons in Glendale, CA

Student and Tutor began the piano session with practice, where the Student demonstrated playing a song with both hands and worked on scales. The class then reviewed music theory concepts such as note values, the treble and bass clefs, and note reading. Homework was assigned to practice "Ode to Joy," continue scale work with smooth finger transitions, and memorize note names on the staff.

Student and Tutor worked on piano performance, focusing on tempo, dynamics, phrasing, and articulation for several musical pieces. The Student practiced specific sections, receiving detailed feedback on technical execution and musical expression. For homework, the Student was instructed to focus on the second half of a particular song, paying close attention to note accuracy and practicing challenging passages in isolation.

The Student and Tutor reviewed existing piano scales (G, C, D) and chords, then introduced the A scale and chord. They practiced a previous song focusing on dynamics and counting, and began a new song which introduced eighth notes, pickup measures, and key signatures (key of G). The session also included a review of note reading for both clefs and setting hand positions for the new piece, with the Student assigned to practice counting and dynamics for the new song's right-hand part.

The student and tutor reviewed and practiced several piano pieces, focusing on technical aspects like rhythm and hand position. They also discussed musical preferences and songwriting techniques, with the tutor offering advice on making piano arrangements more interesting and suggesting future practice strategies.

The student and tutor reviewed piano exercises, including scales and arpeggios, focusing on technique and precision. They then delved into a specific Mozart piece, working on articulations, dynamics, and fingering, followed by "Book of Love," with an emphasis on rhythmic accuracy and hand coordination. The tutor encouraged further practice on articulations, dynamics, and rhythmic pulse for the pieces.

The Student and Tutor reviewed two piano pieces, "Joy to the World" and "Silent Night," focusing on hand positions, key signatures, and effective practice strategies for challenging sections. They then delved into fundamental music theory, covering how to read chord symbols, construct major, minor, and seventh chords, and understand the structure of major scales through whole and half steps. The Student plans to continue practicing and will schedule the next session as needed.