Piano lessons near me in Wilmington, NC

The Student and Tutor reviewed melodic and harmonic intervals, practiced playing chords with proper hand posture, and discussed time signatures, specifically 4/4. The Student was assigned to practice Jingle Bells with a metronome, focusing on maintaining the correct tempo and hand position. The Student was also asked to choose a favorite Christmas song to work on for the next lesson.

The Tutor guided the student through piano warm-ups, technique practice, music theory concepts, and playing songs from the Alfred's All-in-One Piano Book. The Student learned new finger sweeping techniques and practiced applying dynamics while playing. Homework includes completing exercises on pages 25 and reviewing 26 in the Alfred's book and potentially other materials the student has available.

The student practiced D major scales and arpeggios, then worked on "Carol of the Bells," focusing on dynamics and an octave jump at the end. The student also began learning "O Holy Night," concentrating on fingering and coordination. The student was encouraged to practice "O Holy Night" after the lesson and to confirm availability for a potential lesson on Friday.

The session focused on learning the G major scale and practicing "Ode to Joy" by Beethoven. The Student worked on coordinating both hands, reading music, and understanding basic chord progressions. The Student also reviewed and refined their understanding of chord inversions. The Tutor sent the sheet music for "Ode to Joy" to continue practicing.

The student and tutor reviewed note values and practiced playing musical pieces, including "Jingle Bells" and exercises from a handout. The lesson focused on rhythm, timing, and correct finger placement. The student was assigned to practice specific measures from "Jingle Bells" and variations from the handout for the next class.

The student practiced playing Christmas songs, specifically "Away in a Manger," "Jingle Bells," and began learning "Up on the Housetop." The session focused on improving finger placement, left-hand technique, and note identification on the keyboard. The student was assigned to practice "Jingle Bells" and the first line of "Up on the Housetop" for the next session.