The 10 Best Piano lessons in Near North Side, Chicago

Student and Tutor reviewed several piano pieces, including "When the Saints Go Marching In" and "The Green Frog Hop," and commenced sight-reading a new piece, "Headlights." They practiced various sections, focusing on rhythm, articulation, and fingering, and discussed the concept of a key signature. For homework, the Student was assigned to master "When the Saints Go Marching In" and continue practicing the new piece and a technique exercise.

The Student and Tutor recalibrated the Student's piano practice routine. They introduced Carl Czerny's Opus 802, focusing on five-finger exercises and pattern description, and began working on a piece from Czerny's Opus 500, analyzing sequences and hand positions. The Student was advised to practice specific patterns from Opus 802 five times daily and will receive new editions for Opus 802 and Opus 500 as homework.

The Student and Tutor practiced instrumental pieces, starting with "Jesus Loves Me" and then moving to "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus." They focused on a structured practice method involving four correct repetitions of each section and reviewed correct hand positioning for the G position. The Student was assigned to continue practicing these pieces using the established repetition drill for the next session.

The Student and Tutor practiced three piano pieces: "All of Me," "Wonderful Tonight," and a Jim Brickman piece. The session focused on improving timing, rhythm, and dynamics, with the Student sharing an effective digital tool for tempo control. The Tutor provided specific feedback for each piece and discussed the importance of adding dynamic range and emotion for future recordings.

The Student and Tutor focused on reviewing piano pieces, refining technique, and practicing new concepts in music theory and sight-reading. They worked on staccato articulation, understanding musical motion and phrasing, and identifying notes in both clefs. Homework included continued practice on 'The Juggler,' 'When the Saints Go Marching In,' 'Thumb at the Gym,' and completing the first two pages of the theory book.

The tutor and student reviewed exercises from Czerny's Opus 802 and Opus 599, focusing on musical sequences, fingering techniques, and chord structures. They practiced applying these concepts to new pieces, including a minuet, to develop playing control and endurance. The student will continue practicing these exercises and the new minuet.