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The student practiced several piano pieces, focusing on improving counting accuracy, maintaining tempo, and correctly playing notes with sharps and flats. The session included exercises to isolate hand parts and specific practice instructions were given for each piece. The student was assigned homework to practice selected pieces with an emphasis on counting and rhythm.

The Student practiced scales and arpeggios in F#, A, E, and B major, focusing on finger placement and hand coordination. They also worked on two pieces, addressing counting, rhythm, and accuracy. The student was instructed to practice specific sections of each piece slowly, with separate hands, and to find a fourth piece to work on for the next session.

The Tutor introduced a new piece, "Carol of the Bells," and worked with the student on rhythm, fingering, articulation, and dynamics. The student focused on the first few measures, practicing the right-hand melody and the left-hand accompaniment separately before combining them. They will continue working on the piece, focusing on dynamics and maintaining a relaxed wrist, and will practice scales and arpeggios with an emphasis on improving wrist movement and evenness.

Eugene worked with Kloe on refining her piano abilities, concentrating on a minuette in G and incorporating scales and arpeggios as warm-up exercises. Kloe dedicated time to specific challenging sections of the piece, addressing issues with coordination and finger placement. Her homework involves practicing the G major and C major scales and continuing to polish the minuette, emphasizing separate hand practice and slow, coordinated playing.

On August 19, 2025, Paula Robinson conducted a piano lesson with Joey, where they delved into 'I Have a Dream.' The lesson primarily focused on mastering chord progressions, rhythm, particularly 16th notes and the chorus, and refining fingering techniques. Specific attention was given to F7, B flat, and E flat chords, and Paula clarified musical notation, distinguishing between blocked chords and arpeggios. Throughout the lesson, Paula offered guidance, encouragement, and practical practice suggestions, also recommending pianist Glen Gould for Joey to explore.

Daniela Reyes Villa led a piano lesson for James Sanders, focusing on essential techniques like scales, octaves, and dynamics. They also worked on targeted practice methods for songs such as "Catch a Falling Star" and a Russian folk song. James received specific feedback regarding his finger placement and pedal usage. The time for their subsequent lesson was adjusted to 5:00 PM, and Daniela assigned homework centered on warm-up exercises and continued song practice, with a particular emphasis on dynamics and pedal application.