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The student and tutor worked on piano technique and musical theory, including finger exercises and learning a specific song. The session also covered music notation, with homework assigned to draw new note figures and practice an online exercise.

The student and tutor reviewed piano technique, focusing on finger independence and arm movement using exercises from Hannon and Schmidt. They practiced identifying benchmark notes and understanding interval patterns within musical pieces, and discussed strategies for practicing a Bach composition by focusing on individual hands.

The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on scales, arpeggios, and musical interpretation of "Amazing Grace." They practiced exercises to improve speed, accuracy, and the expression of dynamics, with plans to introduce new musical concepts and pieces in future lessons.

The tutor and student worked on improving piano technique, focusing on fingering, articulation, and gestures within specific musical pieces. They analyzed and adjusted fingerings for efficiency and practiced techniques to achieve lighter, more controlled playing, with plans to continue this focus.

The student and tutor reviewed piano techniques, focusing on injury prevention through proper use of gravity and arm weight, and discussed cognitive load in learning music. They also explored music theory, chord identification, and musicality through emotional expression and dynamics. The tutor introduced a new piece, 'Blue Daniel,' for the student to work on, emphasizing a gradual learning process.

The student and tutor explored advanced piano techniques, including pedal coordination for smooth chord transitions, chord voicings through doubling, and the theoretical basis of chord extensions like sevenths, ninths, and thirteenths. They practiced applying these concepts by analyzing how melody dictates accompaniment choices, particularly in the song "Lean on Me."