Piano lessons near me in Naperville, IL

The student and tutor worked on improving piano playing technique across two pages of sheet music. They practiced coordinating both hands, focusing on accurate note execution and maintaining tempo, with the student being advised to practice at a slower pace to build muscle memory. The plan is to continue working on these pages and then move to the next page in the following session.

The student practiced rhythm and counting exercises in different time signatures (2/4, 3/4, and 4/4) and reviewed note values. They also began learning "Mary Had a Little Lamb," focusing on finger placement for the notes C, D, and E. Homework includes practicing assigned pages, including writing notes and time values.

The student and tutor worked on improving rhythmic accuracy and counting within a musical piece. They practiced clapping rhythms, understanding pickup measures, and integrating subdivisions with a metronome. The tutor assigned the student to review unit two of their workbook for the next session.

The tutor and student reviewed piano scales, key relationships, and advanced rhythmic concepts including 16th notes. They practiced several musical pieces, focusing on tempo, rhythm, and fingering, and discussed strategies for tackling more challenging repertoire. The student was assigned theoretical work from a sent book and encouraged to explore new pieces.

The tutor and student focused on developing advanced piano techniques, including finger independence, articulation, and dynamic control. They practiced specific exercises for finger strength and reviewed musical pieces, addressing issues with technique, voicing, and pedaling. The tutor introduced a new piece for the student to learn and discussed an appropriate approach to sight-reading.

The student and tutor reviewed piano scales and theory, including C Major, A Minor, G Major, and F Major scales, and their key signatures. They then began learning the Harry Potter theme song, focusing on the right-hand part, identifying chords, and practicing fingerings and note accuracy.