Piano lessons near you in Riverside, CA

The Student and Tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on rhythmic counting for triplets in Opus 802 and refining hand positions for five-finger patterns and arpeggios in Opus 599. The Tutor introduced a new method for identifying and building three-note chord shapes. The Student was assigned to apply these chord recognition techniques to Opus 599, Exercise 10, and continue practicing rhythmic counting exercises.

The tutor and student worked on piano technique, reviewing scales and a specific piece titled "Way out west." They focused on accurate note execution, hand coordination, and incorporating a "swing" feel into the music, with the student advised to practice the piece consistently throughout the week.

The student and tutor reviewed music theory concepts including note identification, Roman numerals, and chord notation. They then practiced piano pieces focusing on rhythm, note duration, staccato and legato articulations, and playing in the key of F with B-flats. Homework assignments for the week were assigned for further practice.

The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on expressive playing, melody internalization, and correct fingering. They practiced specific pieces and discussed strategies for improving musicality and tackling more complex songs. The next session was scheduled for Tuesday at 3 PM tutor's time.

The tutor taught the student how to read notes on the musical staff using acronyms for both the treble and bass clefs. They practiced identifying notes in the spaces and on the lines of the treble clef, and discussed future learning modules for piano.

The tutor and student worked on piano music, focusing on identifying recurring note patterns to improve reading speed and accuracy. They practiced playing sections of a piece using a metronome to develop rhythmic precision, and the student was assigned practice to play sections of the music with both hands at specific tempos for the next lesson.