Piano lessons in Hollywood, Los Angeles

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, practicing several exercises and pieces from different books. Key academic topics covered included finger shifting techniques, distinguishing major and minor chords, practicing coordination and synchronization, and developing legato playing. The Tutor also introduced the effective use of the sustain pedal to enhance connectivity, recommending practicing both with and without it, and assigned continuing practice on current pieces, including the introduction of new exercises.

Student and Tutor practiced piano scales and arpeggios in C major, including one and two-octave variations with correct fingering. They worked through two pieces from a book, analyzing musical markings like time signatures, tempo, dynamics, and introduced the term 'retardando.' The Student practiced rhythm consistency and identifying chords, with assignments given for continued practice on scales, arpeggios, and the new pieces.

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on technique and sight-reading with Opus 802 and Opus 599. They practiced legato playing using a 'catch-up' technique, rhythmic accuracy with a 'watermelon' counting method, and essential hand movements like the thumb tuck. The Tutor assigned daily practice for sections 4, 5, and 6 of Opus 802, repeated five times each, and discussed introducing a new method book, Opus 823, for a gentler learning curve.

The Tutor and Student worked on improving piano technique, focusing on maintaining a steady tempo and reducing pauses between musical bars. They practiced exercises from specific pages in a music book, incorporating loud counting and then internal counting to enhance rhythm and accuracy. The Student was assigned to review these pages for the next lesson.

The tutor and student reviewed piano exercises and practiced several pieces, including "Night Shadows," "Alphabet Soup," and "Party Cats," focusing on fingerings, rhythm, and note duration. They also introduced posture guidelines and worked on new melodies, reinforcing the student's developing piano skills.

The tutor and student engaged in piano practice, working on specific pieces and identifying musical notes. They also practiced music math, applying arithmetic to musical concepts, and reviewed new keyboard note placements. The student is preparing for the end of the school year and will continue French books and potentially piano practice during the break.