Piano lessons in Boca Raton, FL

The Student and Tutor practiced playing the beginning sections of the song "Brother John" on the piano, focusing on right-hand melody and proper finger technique. They also worked on C Major scale exercises for both hands and discussed the importance of using thumbs consistently in piano playing for better dexterity and habit formation. The Student was encouraged to prioritize thumb usage in all practice sessions.

The Student and Tutor practiced various piano major scales including D-flat, E-flat, F-sharp, and A-flat, focusing on correct fingerings and hand coordination. They also worked on a new song, "The River Flows in You," breaking it down into right-hand, left-hand, and combined practice, with specific attention to note values and tied notes. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing scales and the new song.

The student and tutor worked through piano exercises from a textbook, focusing on chord identification, inversions, and modes. They practiced pieces like 'Liza Jane' and 'Sonata No. 16,' and the tutor provided guidance on technical accuracy and musical interpretation, encouraging regular practice with the textbook.

The Student and Tutor worked extensively on applying rhythmic patterns to piano pieces, understanding slash chords and their bass progressions, and differentiating between musical time signatures like 3/4. They also touched upon key signatures and chord construction within specific keys, with plans to continue practicing these advanced techniques.

The student and tutor worked extensively on piano technique, including scales and complex piece passages. They practiced specific exercises for improving evenness in scale runs, correct fingering for various keys, and developing left-hand dexterity through rolling and wrist-drop motions. The student was encouraged to practice in small sections and focus on patterns within musical pieces.

The student and tutor reviewed piano techniques, focusing on sight-reading, interpreting lead sheets, and refining song performance. They practiced specific musical passages, incorporated new melodic elements, and worked on complex rhythms in "Heart and Soul," with a structured plan for tackling a challenging new section. The session concluded with scale practice and a plan for a Sasser test next week.