Piano lessons in Hollywood, Los Angeles

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.

The student and tutor reviewed music theory concepts related to key signatures, focusing on the circle of fifths and the order of flats. They practiced rhythmic exercises, including subdivisions and coordinating both hands on a piece referred to as a "march," with plans to continue this practice.

The student and tutor reviewed the piano piece "Pasagalia," addressing technical challenges with octaves and chord transitions. They discussed strategies for improving fluency and memorization, and the tutor provided advice on selecting a piano, with a focus on sound quality and the benefits of secondhand acoustic pianos.