The 10 Best Piano lessons in Near North Side, Chicago

The Student and Tutor practiced several Christmas songs on the piano, including "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas," "TomToms," "V3 Kings Forever," and "Jingle Bells." They focused on correct fingering, identifying sharps from the key signature, accurate rhythm and counting, and coordinating hands-together play. Homework was assigned to continue practicing these pieces, emphasizing specific lines and hands.

Student and Tutor worked on ear training, familiarizing themselves with chord families across different keys, and understanding common chords. They then deeply analyzed chord progressions, passing chords, and 'over chords' in John Lennon's 'Imagine.' Homework included practicing progressions in various keys, brushing up on previous songs, and listening to new pieces to identify their chord structures.

The class involved a detailed review of music theory concepts through a practice quiz, covering rhythm, time signatures, intervals, key signatures, scale tones, and arpeggios. The student learned about interval inversions and practiced identifying scale tones. Practical piano work included refining "This Little Light of Mine" and starting "The Bare Necessities," with a focus on left-hand chord patterns and right-hand melody. For homework, the student was assigned to practice both hands for "This Little Light of Mine" and the first three lines of the right-hand melody for "Bare Necessities."

The Tutor and Student worked on piano exercises from Czerny's 802 and 599. They focused on rhythmic interpretation, understanding key signatures, transposing exercises, and specific practice techniques for both hands. The Student was assigned to continue practicing 599 Number 20 and apply transposition to previous exercises, with an additional resource suggested for sight-reading.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson covering music theory concepts and practical application. They focused on ear training for major and minor chords, the construction of minor chords, and an introduction to different types of seventh chords. The Student also practiced playing "Hallelujah" and "Für Elise," receiving feedback on rhythm, phrasing, dynamics, and fingering. The Tutor committed to sending a sheet with minor chords and researching the story of "Für Elise" for follow-up.

The Tutor and Student reviewed piano technique, focusing on dynamic control, phrasing, and interpretation of specific musical passages. They also discussed troubleshooting piano mechanics and understanding musical notation, with plans to continue working on two pieces in the next session.